Re: What SINGLE factor MOST contributed to the demise of Packard?
Posted by Steve203 On 2015/2/23 2:52:14
"Hackard" styling. Starting in 55, I would use this proposal for the grill. I think the Hudson triangle would fit in the split in the grill just fine. Rather than the welded on and lead filled headlight hoods like Packard used, I think I would give the Hudson's bolt on hoods, like Mercury used, for reasons of cost and differentiation.
I favor the version of bodyside trim in the second pic, to pay homage to the preceding stepdown Hudsons.
One other point of differentiation: I would keep Torsion-Level a Packard exclusive. I like the dive/squat characteristics of the trailing arm setup the T-L suspension used, so I would use the trailing arms on the Hudson, but with coil springs.
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I favor the version of bodyside trim in the second pic, to pay homage to the preceding stepdown Hudsons.
One other point of differentiation: I would keep Torsion-Level a Packard exclusive. I like the dive/squat characteristics of the trailing arm setup the T-L suspension used, so I would use the trailing arms on the Hudson, but with coil springs.
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