Re: '58 Lincoln-based Packard idea

Posted by bkazmer On 2011/8/1 20:45:44

good point in the engineering work to mount the torsion bar suspension to the huge Lincoln monocoque.

my point on scale is that Lincoln calculates the unit cost of running the factory based on the Lincoln volume only. They charge Packard at that rate, The overhead absorbtion is Lincoln's gain.

also a good point in smoothing the sides would require stamping dies for fenders and door skins, limiting the savings, Hmm, sounds like the Clipper-bathtub and 55 facelift.