Re: Chevy into Packard

Posted by PackardV8 On 2011/1/7 8:09:26

Probably because it is not prudent to become a 60 mph moving obstacle. Speed limits of rural hwy are now in the range of 55 - 65 mph. Missori has 2 lane black top posted as high 70 mph (ca. 2001) MOST traffic is moveing at 60-65 on 2 lane and everybit of 80 mph I'state hwy.

By the way, there are probably at the very least 100 cars on the roads now for every 1 car in 1937 or even 1957.

During the (approximately) 1975 to 1998 time frame when national speed limit was 55 mph then yes, i could certainly agree that any of the prewar 6 cylinder and 8 cylinder cars would be just fine for all road and travel conditions. Even a model A Ford maybe.

Attempting ANY modern day OPEN HIWAY travel with expectations to coincide with anyhting to resemblee 1937 road/traffic conditions is grossly irrational.

It's only an engine swap. I doubt that any significant butchering of the 37 oem platform is necessary.

For those of u that really believe in driving like it's still 1937 then leave your cell phone, GPS, autoclub membership and charge card at home before u tour and carry a TIRE patch kit too.