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Re: I need some serious advice about buying a Packard
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Thank you everyone. Most of the questions I have are answered. The one left is total length and width. I have found shipping dimensions which is what I am looking for to make sure I have room. Problem is that they are listed as 1700 or 1800 series and I haven't yet figured out the code. Garrett, My reasons for asking those questions were that the wooden frame is like a wood frame in a house. The metal is hung on it. My MGTD had a wood frame and it added greatly to the care and feeding of the beast. Column shift give more room in the front seat. Overdrive is not really necessary for me. I try and drive on road that were designed or built in the 40's. It does help with keeping the RPM lower which is a good thing on an L-head motor. The valves run a little hotter than in an overhead valve motor. As for not being knowledgeable about working on your own car, take a chance. I bought my '40 Hudson to teach my 3 year old and 6 year old how cars work. Over the years they have learned. Now 6 and 9, they can read the manuals to me and understand oil changes, tune ups and listen for strange noises.
Posted on: 2016/2/28 22:15
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Re: I need some serious advice about buying a Packard
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Hi Gang, New here. Thought that I would join in on this one. I'm looking at getting into a Packard as well. Thought that I could benefit from the answers to Garrett's questions and he might benefit from mine. I had a 1940 Hudson Super Six for a number of years. Great car to learn the love of vintage cars. Now, like Garrett am interested in a Junior Packard. Searched the forum. Am hoping to find a resource to compare models and years. For example do they all have wood frames? What year started the overdrive and column shift? My preference is a sedan with column shift that will fit in my garage. Thanks Scott
Posted on: 2016/2/26 16:32
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