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Just got home from Rockford Ill. visiting my Dad. I also received an email
from Kevin Waltman in regards to disc brakes for the mighty Packards! It would be something I would interested in doing. I would need a few things, I am not that familiar with Packards, so I'll try not to "embarass" myself! I would need a spindle and a knuckle, for mock up. I would also need a hub and a drum, I'd prefer a drum that is junk, as I would just need measurements, and the HUB! (with bearings if possible) What bearings do the Packards take? A-2/A-6 like Studebakers? I don't know ! I would also need a "strong" commitment for 20-25 kits. As far as price, I couldn't tell you an exact one, but, I would suspect, "about" the same as the Studebaker ones I have been making for over 25 years! Also, what bolt pattern does a Packard have? This is a response that I received from Turner Brakes. Anyone have any spares that he said that he might need to mock up a system as I have only what is on my car. Rowdy
Posted on: 2008/1/7 0:16
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Thanks guy's for all of the helpful input on this matter. I am also checking with other brake manufacturers on a setup for Packard. I am also going to wire Turner Brake with a request for this product. I plan to use one of the hydroboost systems and I understand it can't be used with just drum brakes. If anything helpful comes by I will post it.
Rowdy
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Hope everyone had a good year last year and a better motoring one in 08. Does anyone know of a brake company offering a front disc brake upgrade for the 1956 Packard with torsion suspension or know of one from a donor car that might work with a little tweaking? Feedback will greatly appreciated and explored.
Rowdy
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OK, so if my vin is 5677A1905, does this give any info as to what the production number might be? I believe total run for the 56 Ex. Hardtop was 1031 units.
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I am trying to determine what production number my 56 Ex. is. Any help on reading the VIN number for 1956 Executive?
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This might sound dumb but I would like to what models are referred to as Seniors or Juniors. I have seen a lot of adds listing this way.
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