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If I understand correctly, the Packard Service Bulletin (55T-27) advices reinforcements to the frame and Torsion Level device when towing more than 500 lbs. So, a solution with a trailer would be difficult as the trailer quite surely would become heavier than this I read the TSB and what it refers to is the tongue weight or the "draw bar vertical load" as it is in the TSB -- the entire weight of the trailer would be less than 453Kg or 1000 pounds (including your chair) and your tongue weight would usually be 10% to 15% of total weight so your actual vertical load would be 45-68Kg or 100-150 pounds --- the Packard is fine carrying 181Kg or 400 pounds in the trunk so i really think you would be fine there --- now about the parking spot, i hope you can find a place to keep your Packard and also if you do indeed go with a trailer remember that you will have to store this somewhere as well, in an apartment thats always an issue --- good luck with everything my friend!!
Posted on: 2009/9/30 17:20
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Under the leadership of William C. Durant, the General Motors Company was founded in 1908 to consolidate several motorcar companies producing Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Oakland (later Pontiac), Ewing, Marquette, and other autos, as well as Reliance and Rapid trucks. GM introduced the electric self-starter commercially in its 1912 Cadillac, and this invention soon made the hand crank obsolete. GM remained based in Detroit and was reincorporated and named General Motors Corporation in 1916. The Chevrolet auto company and Delco Products joined GM in 1918, and the Fisher Body Company and Frigidaire joined in 1919 (the latter was sold in 1979).
Posted on: 2009/9/30 17:02
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thats amazing, he died at Overlook Hospital in Summit,New Jersey March 19, 2005 --- which is about a half hour from that museum --- at age 80 going to see the Packards must have really meant something to him ---- thats a great story John -- thanks for sharing it
Posted on: 2009/9/29 22:08
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I saw this dealership on Beltway 8 in Houston and couldn't believe it -- someone has bought the name and right i guess and began to build these things again and restore old ones -- the restored ones were priced at $30,000+ and the new ones were closer to $60,000 but had updated interior with leather heated seats, back up camera, and other do-dads -- their website is www.delorean.com -- just thought this was interesting with the involvement of John DeLorean at Packard Motor Company (guess he liked the Motor Company part) --
from Wikipedia: Quote: Packard Motor Company
Posted on: 2009/9/29 19:03
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Re: Fantastic Engine Noise Problem
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I would have never guessed that!!!!!
Posted on: 2009/9/28 19:05
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Re: Joe's '55 Clipper Custom
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i have to admit that the last video was sped up 2X, so heres another one for those of you will a little less of an attention span LOL
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Posted on: 2009/9/28 18:21
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#1. Now i know where there are no wipers on movie cars #2. Most of the squeeks are from the tripod, the car is pretty squeek-free, but not rattle free LOL #3. Its pretty loud behind it and the little mic on the camera just doesn't do it justice really - the other vid was a better representation of my cow callers -- i can't sneak up on anybody in it LOL --- In other words, THANKS !!
Posted on: 2009/9/27 20:03
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Just a drive around the neighborhood in my Clipper
i LOVE to drive this thing <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AViKKXLg5jM&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AViKKXLg5jM&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
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very cool - 4 doors and all
Posted on: 2009/9/27 14:08
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