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EDIT: I've never seen any Packard data on fore-to-aft weight distribution, but I'd take a guess at about 55:45. I would think that pre-'51 models would be better than that since the engine sits back further. The '51-'54 models have that big straight eight sitting pretty much centered over the front crossmember, making the 55:45 or even 60:40.
Posted on: 2009/8/19 19:30
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I was specifically thinking of the beam-axle models, but as I said it's just a guess.
Posted on: 2009/8/19 19:44
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In any event the ramps are adequate since this Packard front end doesn't weigh anywhere near 6600lbs. (I would hope).
Posted on: 2009/8/19 19:54
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It would be interesting to take a Senior car from the '30s, '40s, and early '50s and see just what they're weight distribution is. Now you've got me curious!
Posted on: 2009/8/19 20:55
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The weight of just about any front engine RWD car should be close enuf to 50/50 WITHOUT engine.
So if u know the weight of the car and the engine then good approximation can be calculated.
Posted on: 2009/8/19 21:46
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OR, maybe place a jack near center on EACH side of car and trial and error the method. Probably not a good idea for HT or convertible depending on the car.
Posted on: 2009/8/19 21:49
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I have CG for 56 hood withOUT bird.
Posted on: 2009/8/19 21:50
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Pat, one problem you are going to have with ramps is what if you need to do something under the car while one or more wheels removed? Ramps will not allow that.
4 high quality (4-leg) jack-stands with a high load rating should be very safe and provide the flexibility for any type of under car repair. Just buy four, 6-ton rated jack-stands and that should be able to hold any Packard. 6 tons per pair (12,000lbs/5443kgs) or 12 tons for 4 jacks stands (24,000lbs/10886kg) @ 1 kg = 2.20462 lb Also a good quality 3-ton hydraulic floor jack with a high lifting saddle is good to have also.
Posted on: 2009/8/19 22:10
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Interesting that you won't get lift. I went with a Rotary 4 post lift because I don't trust jack stands or ramps. Can only get the car up about 3 feet because of the ceiling, but that's plenty to get under the car.
Posted on: 2009/8/20 17:20
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