Re: Packard Monte Carlo

Posted by 58L8134 On 2014/3/25 18:11:06

Hi

I've wondered how those Monte Carlos were structured. Did Packard mount a Mayfair hardtop body on the convertible chassis to ensure rigidity? It would seem they might have done better to ship convertibles without the top mechanisms, mountings and narrowed seat structures but included a couple top shells and ancillary parts for Henney to modify and mount. Perhaps even the convertible top header and forward roof rails for the foreward canopy.

We'll keep our eyes out for a good Mayfair donor for the second unrestored car.

Steve