Re: V8 engine castings

Posted by PackardV8 On 2010/8/19 7:12:12

I believe Jack Vines gives the best reasoning in his post#3 above. I've noticed also in my limited experience that that most all engines parts are cast with 55 as casting dates altho i have one here with early 56.

Quite possible that heads were cast as a farm-out contract to some other foundry while blocks were stockpiled during 55 ????

As for SP planning the 57 Packards thru out 55 and 56 then how difficult could that have been???? Afterall the 57 Packards were actualy rebadged Studebakers????