Re: New Member introduction

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2008/7/26 8:29:46

Upgrades is a subject which gives rise to considerable controversy, alleged advantages of the upgrades versus destroying authenticity and to some, destroying value. I'll let others go one way or the other on that topic, but note that your Packard was an extremely reliable car when new, so no upgrades are going to make a correctly restored and maintained car significantly more reliable than when new, with the possible exception of tires. And if you do decide on some upgrades, retain the original components so a later buyer could restore the originality if he was so inclined.

The 110 engine was basically the same unit throughout it's production lifetime (37 thru 48 (taxis only in 1948) and some later use in light-duty White trucks and some conversions in the 50s to Packard marine engines. Parts are generally plentiful. Many body parts interchange with the 120, as do some interior and exterior trim parts.