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RogerDetroit

1930 Model 745 at Packard Proving Grounds

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Hello All:

I received a Merry Christmas e-mail from one of our MCP club members and he attached two links that were recently posted on YouTube. Both show a 1930, model 745 sedan being tested at the Packard Proving grounds.

1930 Packard Proving Grounds - Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eebr2aNK6B0#t=59

1930 Packard Proving Grounds - Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0vQYaYiAio

I had not seen them before and it really added to my Christmas cheer.

Posted on: 2013/12/26 14:03

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Randy Berger

Re: 1930 Model 745 at Packard Proving Grounds

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Thanks for posting, Roger.

Posted on: 2013/12/26 14:47

PackardV8

Re: 1930 Model 745 at Packard Proving Grounds

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Part 2 of the video indicates AVERAGE speed of 68 mph!????

Posted on: 2013/12/26 15:42

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Tim Cole

Re: 1930 Model 745 at Packard Proving Grounds

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Very instructive.

Note the 35psi oil pressure at idle in the hot motor.

68 mph for 9200 miles is pretty stiff endurance for a babbitt bearing motor with a 4.69 rear end ratio. That's cranking 3300 rpm.

The limit on the Merrit Parkway was 35 mph and those cars should only be cruised at 45-50.

On the touring car and roadster, folding the windshield should raise the top speed by at least 6 mph.

Posted on: 2013/12/26 17:20