Re: Kanter disc brake conversion

Posted by HH56 On 2023/7/22 19:03:40

Packard didn't give a depth measurement on the 48-50 frames but 51-4 is 6" and 55-6 is 5". There is probably another inch between the top of frame and body on all years.

The 51 frame was apparently smaller or weaker than earlier models. Packard issued service bulletin 50T-41 advising mechanics that had been using a single floor jack positioned under the center X member to lift cars not to do so on 24th series models.

Using the dual 7" booster which IIRC has about a 7 1/2" diameter at the section joining flange would under best circumstances on a 55-6 leave almost 2" hanging down below the frame. I think that much unprotected could leave the booster vulnerable to road junk.