Re: Question about a '48 Station Sedan at Barrett-Jackson

Posted by DavidPackard On 2020/1/20 12:55:21

Thanks BDeB for the info on the introduction of the R-11.

Thanks to Dell for the eagle eye observations, I guess the saying "ask the man that owns one" is valid.

When I was looking at the car (external walk around only) I knew the car was presented as a '48, while the instrument cluster was what I associated with a 23rd series design. My understanding is the removal of the overdrive indicating light was one of the drivers for that instrument panel change, and that lead to the R-9 / R-11 question. I wonder how the dealer explained the non-working jewel to the customers for those car equipped with an R-11 and a 22nd series instrument panel. I guess if one of your instruments is broken and you have another complete panel that works, why not? Plus the replacement speedo may be indicating less mileage.

Well I understand Packard history a little bit better. Thanks again.

dp