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That vehicle would have been a 2280 (6 cyl)? You sure have your work cut out for you! Best of luck with your project - you've got a lot more courage that I would have.
Posted on: 2013/2/25 18:23
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I never cease to be amazed at the ambition of some people. Good luck with your project; you are a far braver man than me!
Posted on: 2013/2/25 19:29
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Looks like you will have some quality time in the garage!
Couple of questions; Did all the Packard taxi have the crest on the doors? I see the outline on the driver side rear door. What is on the right front hub? Is the luggage rack standard, or option for the taxi?
Posted on: 2013/2/25 21:04
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I have been told that my gears between my ears don't mesh. I am trying to save a bit of history. This is the only reported known NY taxi left. Maybe I can preserve enough for the next generation to work with. It actually looks better in the pictures. Only time will tell. Packardtaximan
Posted on: 2013/2/25 21:07
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Excellent observation on the wheel. It is something home made for moving a car with a locked up wheel. It is very crude but it does the job to get a car on and off a hauler. As far as the crest I can not say for sure. I would think that the larger company's would have their own logo on the door. I have not been too successful finding information on Packard taxicabs. Packardtaximan
Posted on: 2013/2/25 21:19
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The rack was necessary in NYC as the trunk area was restricted for spare tire and jack only.
Posted on: 2013/2/25 22:50
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This taxi isn't a '48 and I don't know if this is New York but it is a Packard taxi and it does have the crest.  Photo: Autolit.net
Posted on: 2013/2/25 23:11
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A 1941 Packard across the street from what appears to be a 1940 Wilkie-McNary campaign office. Glad to see that cab company had some money to spend on new cars. That one must have been one of the first off the line.
Posted on: 2013/2/25 23:24
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Great 'taximan, that you're saving this little piece of Packard and New York City history. Will be following along and post plenty of pic's as you go.
Posted on: 2013/2/25 23:31
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/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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