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My 53 clipper was converted to 12V negative ground (before I got it), but still uses a generator and external regulator, so besides the battery and ballast resistor for the distributor it looks period correct. That's kind of a half step towards modernization others might consider. The voltage regulator/generator has been pretty reliable...ok, perhaps less reliable than a modern alternator, but acceptable for a hobby car.
I like having 12v for a radio, nav system, and cell charger when needed. Cheers, Mike.
Posted on: 2009/5/17 10:08
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24 volts is old news!!!!! Mike C. and any of our veterans can vouch for that. esp. motorpool guys! DODGE M37 A1=24 volt electrical system! as were/are many armed forces vehicles.
Posted on: 2009/6/10 19:39
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Greendragon, Not to mention at least the last three of Gar Woods Miss Americas.Ie: 8,9,and 10. Circa 1928-33? Brian
Posted on: 2009/6/10 19:54
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Sorry, Many other race boats as well. BHW
Posted on: 2009/6/10 19:56
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true! i was speaking auto wise though! lol
Posted on: 2009/6/13 13:22
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you go Phred: I`m building my 49 original body,. with modern equipment as i said, im building it for me, if these guys want to haul a trailer queen,.. more power to them but its not my thing,..
like it or leave it Jim
Posted on: 2016/12/30 16:17
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G'day JimN,
Even though you've been a member for some time, first post so to PackardInfo. And I invite yu to include your '49 Packard in the Packard Owner's Registry.
Posted on: 2016/12/30 17:31
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We experimented with LEDs in Packard taillights 1935-56 and found they were inferior to incandescent. While the incandescent lit up the entire 56 taillight lenses the LEDs were nearly just a point source. The orig reflectors were designed to light it all up and they do a good job.
That's why we do not offer them
Posted on: 2016/12/31 19:07
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I've seen LEDs and am not impressed. 55-56 taillight lenses are a thing of beauty at night when lit by incandescents. Sometimes the old ways OR supplies are better than the new.
Posted on: 2016/12/31 19:52
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