Re: Jay Leno
Posted by Leeedy On 2022/6/18 21:29:56
So while we're busy thanking others for what I previously said in the very first paragraph of my response to Jay's video. Here is more to consider. And argue about. And level insults.
Here are real, factory original 1956 Caribbean cushions from one of my own Caribbeans. Take a look at the snap straps on the upright cushions. As long as these are snapped into place as the factory intended them to be, there should be no "pillow fight" cushions flying around the car. Period.
One senseless arguer wanted to defend Jay's "pillow fight" cushions with "maybe the snaps are worn out and not working." Seriously? SERIOUSLY? Dome-head snaps are still being made. This is not rocket science. Replace the things just like you would replace a bad master cylinder for your brakes! Don't blame all this on the poor car or on Packard. Or imply that Packard was so inept that they would actually release a design that would allow cushions to fly around the car on a hard stop!
AND if anyone is doing that many hard stops in a vintage luxury car, maybe it's time to break out the California Driving Handbook and start brushing up on driving technique. Particularly the part about interval spacing between cars and tailgating and following too close.
Finally, take a look at the photos. Notice the original zippers on the coverings. And notice the factory original cushions were also NOT dead flat...then have at it. My compliments... you're welcome.
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Here are real, factory original 1956 Caribbean cushions from one of my own Caribbeans. Take a look at the snap straps on the upright cushions. As long as these are snapped into place as the factory intended them to be, there should be no "pillow fight" cushions flying around the car. Period.
One senseless arguer wanted to defend Jay's "pillow fight" cushions with "maybe the snaps are worn out and not working." Seriously? SERIOUSLY? Dome-head snaps are still being made. This is not rocket science. Replace the things just like you would replace a bad master cylinder for your brakes! Don't blame all this on the poor car or on Packard. Or imply that Packard was so inept that they would actually release a design that would allow cushions to fly around the car on a hard stop!
AND if anyone is doing that many hard stops in a vintage luxury car, maybe it's time to break out the California Driving Handbook and start brushing up on driving technique. Particularly the part about interval spacing between cars and tailgating and following too close.
Finally, take a look at the photos. Notice the original zippers on the coverings. And notice the factory original cushions were also NOT dead flat...then have at it. My compliments... you're welcome.
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CaribbeanCushions6WM.jpg (73.32 KB)
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