Post War and 50s American Vehicles (1946-1959)This is the forum for the discussions of American Cars and trucks built after WWII until 195. All makes and models and all topics concerning them are fair game.
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I went to Lori's (Mike's sister who is a mechanic) shop today and they were working on a 1954 Packard - it was in great condition - all shined up with LOTS of chrome, and it was huge. I was wondering what kind of gas mileage it would get. Does anybody know?
I went to Lori's (Mike's sister who is a mechanic) shop today and they were working on a 1954 Packard - it was in great condition - all shined up with LOTS of chrome, and it was huge. I was wondering what kind of gas mileage it would get. Does anybody know?
I would imagine around 10-16 mpg. The old cars didn't fair very well on mileage, but people didn't drive them very far or very fast.
Year/Make/Model: 1930 Chevy
Exterior Color:Lemonwood yellow/rootbeer
Interior Color:brown leather
Engine:SBC
Transmission:2 speed
Rear End:stock
Options:none
How long have your owned:3 years
Tell us about it: My 83 year old Dad comes down from Idaho every year, went to see his pals one morning at the donut shop. Comes home an sez "come on, I want you come take a look at this car the guy only wants $7500 for it " So we trailered it to my ranch and thus began an 18 month "rebuild" It's now his daily driver, weather permitting.
Alright, just noticed, this is in the wrong forum
Last edited by Skyskier; 01-23-2009 at 02:03 PM.
Reason: wrong forum
its a 1949 Business coupe Ford- ex Ohio State Police Car
with a 1956 Chrysler Imperial Hemi Motor
dual Edelbrook Carburetors
Chrysler 833 -4 speed
Full Frame on GM chassis
GM 10 bolt 3.55 posi rear
doors & truck shaved
chrome flowmaster dual exhaust
I went to Lori's (Mike's sister who is a mechanic) shop today and they were working on a 1954 Packard - it was in great condition - all shined up with LOTS of chrome, and it was huge. I was wondering what kind of gas mileage it would get. Does anybody know?
I had a 1954 Packard, very comfortable and powerful cars, however, the Ultramatic transmission was not one of the best in the business! I got about 8 miles to one Imperial gallon(4.54 litres)
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Year/Make/Model: 1948 DeSoto DeLux
Exterior Color: Raseberry Pearlcoat (Avenger)
Interior Color: Grey & Burgundy
Engine: 392 Hemi (58 Chrysler)
Transmission: 727TF (SB MoPar)
Rear End: 8 3/4 MoPar
Options: PS/PB/AT/Tilt wheel
How long have your owned: 8-9 years
Tell us about it: Great driver, algeric to trailers. Loves to be touched
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Wow. This is one mighty fine vehicle and the picture of the goods under hood is looking swell. You did all the work and the shopping of auto parts? Good job at putting them all together.
__________________ Old cars can trail dust if upgraded. That's for sure. You just need to know where to find chrysler auto parts, classic chevy parts, buick car parts.
the guy only wants $7500 for it 
" So we trailered it to my ranch and thus began an 18 month "rebuild" It's now his daily driver, weather permitting.
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