West Peterson Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Another 120 Packard being marketed as a 160. While it seems to have a 160 engine number and Super 8 bumpers, all other indicators would say otherwise (radio grille, vent windows, taillights)http://www.ebay.com/itm/121760895600?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 "Could also be modified with a late model drivetrain" maybe "further modified"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 I didn't read that at first. Thanks. It's definitely a 1941 160 engine number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I'm squinting, but are the hood latch "shadows" 120 size or 160 size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Yes, but it's cheap.....Well, until you get the chrome done, let's say......I know of a Full Classic that just had every piece of chrome redone, bill was over $30K......So, 160 or not, it's a deep pocket project..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 30k would be a few pieces on some cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8096 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) You could buy this too and then switch bodies! 1941 160 sedan. Buy it now price of $4000. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Packard-160-model-1903-/181874309281?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a588db8a1&item=181874309281 Edited September 18, 2015 by K8096 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 You wouldn't have to do a body swap, but you could certainly "correct" all the wrong stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8096 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Isn't a 160 frame a little heavier than a 120? The springs would certainly be heavier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Springs may be different, and shocks. But those can easily be swapped. The problem with this scheme, tho, is that you could buy a real nice "real" one for the amount you'd have in the whole package of buying the two cars then restoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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