Re: '57 Packard What-If based on Turnpike Cruiser

Posted by HH56 On 2012/4/18 8:59:00

I think one big consideration was touched on a couple of posts back. The weight of any new body would need to be reasonably close to what was designed into the bar system.

I'd think there would not be much leeway before it gets too far out of range to adjust with the different length links & not much else is available. Even Packard had to issue stronger bars with additional twist when they couldn't keep up with added weight. The problem would be just as bad if a more modern body which might be made out of different or thinner steel couldn't move the bars down into mid range.