Re: Packard Search - Decisions

Posted by bkazmer On 2022/4/24 12:43:37

The only item I've found to be below Packard's usual standard is the column mounted 3 spd transmission's tendency to slip gears when worn. It's not a major problem, it's the external levers not transmission internals.

Your list includes the Clippers and Bathtubs which had the 356 available on the Senior models. Wonderful cars but be aware that correct interior restoration is expensive and difficult.

Disc brakes are superior in fade resistance, but help little or nothing in stopping distance. Same contact patch and can be brought to the edge of lock-up either way. I'd say that the more controversial topic of radial tires impact driving more.