Re: Some Packards and others Down-Under

Posted by Peter Packard On 2008/8/5 19:15:17

G'day all, I would certainly agree with Packard Twelve fan that there will probably never be a RHD Packard Twelve. However, on the differences with the Super Eight many of these are subtle differences to accomodate the extra 750 lbs engine mass. The frame is 8 1/8 deep versus 8 inches deep, the frame thickness is 5/32 versus 1/8th. I believe that the steering gear, column, firewall, and transmission are the same. I am not sure about the steering crank. I would not like to be the first to do the conversion. But then again I recently fitted a 1954 327 and Packard R6 OD to a 38 1601 and it is a very interesting fitment.
Yes you are probably correct that the alcohol that lossens the tongue or keyboard usually loosens the gas bottles to alter some automotive items as well. Best regards Peter Toet