Re: SP merger
Posted by 58L8134 On 2015/4/11 11:37:35
Hi
"But, that is the price of being fashionable."
For context, here are photos of the Continental Mark II prototypes and chassis frame. It would have been very difficult to create a low-profile halo car to compete with the Mark II without a frame developed just for that purpose. The '53 Lincoln comparison to the 'Cobbled Car' 56" height is illuminating; the 62.7" tall Lincoln being within Packard's 62.8" and 62.4" height range. Current owners of the Pan Americans and Panther Daytona should weigh in giving us their perspective as to driving position and general ergonomics. Simply a guess, but as great as they look, are less-than-confortable to drive very far.
Steve203: Thanks for the photos of the Murray complex. Nance was sold on the one-story plant by optimistic assumptions and erroneous projections peddled by Grant and Powers. Having no real auto manufacturing experience to draw on for comparison, it seemed completely plausible, no need to consider the unintended consequences. Taking an option on the Murray plant was just adding more floor space while major portions of EGB sat empty.........not savvy management, more likely just grabbing at straws. One supposes he planned to procure all the stamping presses, jigs and fixtures in place to create instant body plant.
Steve
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"But, that is the price of being fashionable."
For context, here are photos of the Continental Mark II prototypes and chassis frame. It would have been very difficult to create a low-profile halo car to compete with the Mark II without a frame developed just for that purpose. The '53 Lincoln comparison to the 'Cobbled Car' 56" height is illuminating; the 62.7" tall Lincoln being within Packard's 62.8" and 62.4" height range. Current owners of the Pan Americans and Panther Daytona should weigh in giving us their perspective as to driving position and general ergonomics. Simply a guess, but as great as they look, are less-than-confortable to drive very far.
Steve203: Thanks for the photos of the Murray complex. Nance was sold on the one-story plant by optimistic assumptions and erroneous projections peddled by Grant and Powers. Having no real auto manufacturing experience to draw on for comparison, it seemed completely plausible, no need to consider the unintended consequences. Taking an option on the Murray plant was just adding more floor space while major portions of EGB sat empty.........not savvy management, more likely just grabbing at straws. One supposes he planned to procure all the stamping presses, jigs and fixtures in place to create instant body plant.
Steve
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