Guest John_Lawrence Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I would like to buy a 1955 Packard Clipper or Senior car with conventional suspension (coil springs - front and leave spring - rear) and equipped with a manual shift transmission (overdrive a plus). The vehicle must be in good condition (3 or better). I want a good driving car, good condition inside and outside. Price depending on condition. Call at 512-342-7178 or e-mail at mail@johnwlawrence.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gariepy Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 John, be sure to post in the packard forum as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John_Lawrence Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Peter: thanks for the suggestion. It is in the Packard forum as well with the correct phone number.The telephone number should be 512-342-7874, not the one shown in the ad.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpushbutton Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 just a question: why the coil springs over the torsion level suspension? The T-L suspensions is remarkable, mechanical trouble is very rare in the torsion bars and links,easily repaired electrical situations can arise but are no big deal. I love the fact that you can gun the engine when you come to a RR crossing that modern motorists have to crawl over. You can find Clippers with front coil springs and rear leafs but I don't know of many senior cars so equipped. "let the ride decide" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John_Lawrence Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 mrpushbutton, just a personal preference, a less complicated automobile. I agree, there were probably few if any Senior cars with the conventional suspension. There were some manual shift Senior cars; although, many have been converted from the Twin Ultramatic over the years. I may have to settle for a TL car, if it is REALLY good, but will hold firm on the manual shift transmission. I see your postings on the packardinfo.com site, and am impressed with the work you do on those push button Ultramatics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpushbutton Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Well, the T-L system mechanically is almost without fault. Compared to the airbag Chromeallacs of the late 50s they are fautless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John_Lawrence Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Update on WTB 1955 Packard: I would consider a Torsion Level equipped Clipper if it is especially nice. Prefer a Constellation or Panama. Thanks - John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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