Re: HotRod Packard

Posted by JWL On 2008/3/18 12:24:04

I like the idea of a hopped-up straight 8. Here is my fantasy for a hot rod Packard. I would love to get a '51 - '53 coupe and "fix-it-up". A Packard '55 or '56 V-8 to start with, coupled to a Packard manual shift transmission with a floor shift. Next, I'd radius the rear wheel openings to give it that special touch. Then I would install reversed and chromed original wheels with small original-style wheel covers and black sidewall radial tires (larger size on the back). Finally a nice interior and paint to complete the whole picture. Of course, it would need to have a great dual exhaust system to announce its presence. I think this is would be a fun car. John