Re: Frame crossover

Posted by Jim On 2010/3/2 23:34:14

Hi Aden,

Wow, your 13 year old has a 47 Super Clipper Deluxe, geeze I had to wait till I was 16 to get a 51 200. Lucky lad!

Not to bark or preach, we have members with a variety of cars ranging from original to modified. If I understand what you are asking, you are looking to set this body on a different frame? Or putting a modern drive train in? Either way let me share some personal thoughts...

A Super Clipper, in my humble opinion, is a special interest car. The driveline is very capable, and virtually all parts are available. I would guess this will be a very special project for you and your son, and a vehicle he could conceivable have the rest of his life. I can imagine that in 20, 30, or even 40 years from now that he might look back and think, "Darn, I wish we would have preserved the car as it was manufactured".

Or, perhaps this is something you and your son have made your minds up on. The short answer is, you could set this body on a variety of chassis. There was a Clipper of this era at the PI membership meet a few weeks back on a 4wd chassis. While not my personal preference, I did give it points in my mind for original thought.

What ever you and your son decide, welcome to Packard Info, and please feel free to start a project blog. Our hobby is in desperate need of young people with an interest in Packard's.

Jim