Re: WTB: 1939-40 160 Coupe Super 8
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I used to have a VHS copy of an old Packard company film where they compare the performance of the new 1940 Super Eight with the 356 CI against an older model 1939 Super Eight. The '40 absolutely blew the doors off of the '39 in a straight line acceleration test. Those cars had very impressive performance.
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Re: WTB: 1939-40 160 Coupe Super 8
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They also had to « sell » that the 356 was a fitting replacement for the 12
The big Buick engine was similar in power. The 356 was about 20% more horses than the Cadillac V8.
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Re: WTB: 1939-40 160 Coupe Super 8
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The 356 is a longer block than the 282. Which block would the 327 be related to?
Ross, dual side mounts? Like the spare tires?
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Re: WTB: 1939-40 160 Coupe Super 8
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Dual side mounts means that the car has the spare tires mounted externally in the fenders. These were an option on the eight cylinder Packards of this era. The 160 in Pennsylvania has them. They do look quite elegant but can be a pain as they make servicing the car more difficult. For some operations, you will first have to remove the spares and this is not as easy as it sounds. Also, they add a lot of weight to the front of the car.
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