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Lovely car, those 1954 Patricians! According to the Dawes book and other sources, 2760 Patricians built in 1954. His would be the 1664th one built.
Posted on: 2013/5/18 21:32
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Thanks Owen. The conversations on the Ultramatic conversions are interesting. My friend was considering a 727 conversion, but maybe the Chevy one would work better. I would love to hear any experiences from someone who has done it - especially the cost and difficulty.
Posted on: 2013/5/19 10:36
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Downside to the Chevy trans with Bendtsens conversiontransmissionadapters.com/Packard%20to%20Chev%20adapter%20kit.htm is the way the bellhousing adapter and ring gear is done. The starter motor changes to a modern small hi torque unit. Your friend might ask but I believe those starters are 12v and might be an issue if he wants to keep the rest of the car original. Don't recall anyone else making a Chevy conversion for an inline 8.
I believe there was at least one install with the Bendtsen or maybe he was thinking about it but haven't seen that poster on the forum for quite some time.
Posted on: 2013/5/19 13:09
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IMO far less reason to change from an Ultramatic in a 54 and prior Packard. Behind the in-line 8 they have very good longevity, certainly better than some of their peers.
Posted on: 2013/5/19 13:15
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Dear David:
I've seen Ultramatics do that sort of thing due to cruddy fluid causing valves to stick. Also make sure the linkage isn't out of wack.
Posted on: 2013/5/19 16:31
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David,
Although your friend isn't "very computer savvy", what is the chance of having him include his '54 Patrician in the Packard Owner's Registry here on PackardInfo? We can always use another member and another Packard in the Registry!
Posted on: 2013/5/20 15:45
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Mal
/o[]o\ ==== Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia "Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche. 1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD 1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD 1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD 1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD What's this? Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry! Here's how! Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com |
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