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Again I simply do not see any convincing reason to do this. Not much difference in braking effectiveness, it might be difficult getting the steering gear to line up with the steering shaft, and the spring load and rate won't match so the car won't handle or take bumps like it was originally designed.
Posted on: 9/8 21:18
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I agree 100%! Best to keep our cars the way Packard built them! If we keep chipping away at Tristar500 we'll convince him eventually! We can't all be wrong..........can we!?!?!?
Posted on: 9/8 21:47
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Here's a nice 48 & 49 if you wanted to upgrade and have a nice original car. These belong to our club president. kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/calgary/1948-packard-super-eight/1698692198 kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/calgary/1949-pa ... -eight-7-passenger-sedan/1701674689
Posted on: 9/11 21:17
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I'm with you, HPH. When this whole proposal is framed with the phrase "Too much time and money to keep it original," yet the OP is implying that he has plenty of time and money to mess around and try to formulate a way make a modern chassis fit an old body. I'm not sure how that computes. The necessary parts are out there for the repairs and restoration. These Customs were perhaps the easiest-steering of any non-power steering Packard ever built. The brakes are more than adequate for the car. They are wonderful tour cars for both driving and riding. Why would anyone want to lose all that?
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Posted on: 9/20 10:44
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So, now I'm rethinking.
I need to find a source for wheel bearings and brake drums. (I'm missing a brake drum and wheel bearings from one side of the car)
Posted on: 10/10 13:28
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Max Merritt lists both wheel bearings and brake drums for your car.
packardparts.com/catalogs/
Posted on: 10/10 13:49
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Maybe a better price for the drum from Gerry at Packards Southwest (packardssouthwest@gmail.com)
Posted on: 10/10 15:10
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Depending on what all you need, and how much space you have, you might want to consider picking up a parts car. I ended up buying one, just because it came with a good used windshield, but I have salvaged all sorts of bits and pieces off of it. It has saved me far more than the $500 it cost me.
Posted on: 10/10 16:19
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