Re: 1949 Custom Eight Touring Sedan

Posted by Joe W On 2009/7/23 18:25:38

You would think that my truck would not have any problem. First I was told that their trailer could only handle 4000# of load,then it was as issue with length and width, and believe me it was an issue, thanks for the responses I got from you guys. And then finally, oh we are sorry, your truck is not heavy enough. Huh? Because it's a 4X4, my cargo capacity is reduced and my vehicle weight is just north of 7000#, and it's too light to tow the Packard. Mind you, my Benz weights 100# less, is narrower by 2" and is 6" shorter in overall and wheelbase lengths and they had no problem with me renting a trailer and hauling it. Corporate America is truly amazing, if it ain't in the computer it must not exist. Oh by the way, when entering the towed vehicle information for a 1949 model, Packard was not even listed. Chevy, Ford, GMC (1 ton, 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton), Studebaker, MG and a couple of others but no Packard,Desoto, Chrysler, or any of the many other cars available then. It is almost as fun trying to get the car home as it will be to buy, test drive it, inspect it and own it. Well, I'm going to watch TV, I have a headache after all of this. By the way, I was talking to Express Auto Transport out of Cincinnati, OH and very likeable, polite and knowledgeable guys. Company ships 13,000 cars annually. If I use them, rather than fight over getting a trailer from U-Haul, I'll let you know how it worked out.

And thanks to HH for the image of the car dimensions. It was valuable. Where is it on this website? I looked, but not being familiar with it yet I did not succeed.