Re: Remains of a 1937 prototype?

Posted by flackmaster On 2015/2/23 2:23:07

Hmmm...interesting. What would appear to be a 36 cowl would have to have significant modifications to transform into a 37 - most notably the dashboard is completely different for 37, and of course the taller windshield for 37. It would be interesting to see if "transitional changes" were made to this cowl, I would think still visible with leadwork for the windshield or weldmarks for the dash, or alternately, it is a 36 firewall panel welded into a 37 cowl? 36 and 37 door shells also have different exterior stamping profiles around the window....that might be interesting to photo as well...As I said, hmmm.....

This is turning out to be a very interesting car/story.

The motor number and casting date may also turn out to be interesting. On a separate/unrelated note I recently obtained an engine from an "original one-owner" 37-120 with a very low X1xxxxx serial number. Funny thing, the casting date on the block is 6-1-36 and it ALSO has a 36 serial number stamped into it. And it has the 37 style crankcase vent tube... if Packards could talk....