Looking at the 1957 Packard for sale I started wondering about how many items from 1957 or 1958 would fit on a 1959-1960 Lark? Would some of the trim or interior stuff fit? That would make an interesting conversation piece.
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Yes, alot of things would interchange with ease!
Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle!!
1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
No deceptive flags to prove I'm patriotic - no biblical BS to impress - just ME and Studebakers - as it should be. -
Yes, alot of things would interchange with ease!
Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle!!
1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
No deceptive flags to prove I'm patriotic - no biblical BS to impress - just ME and Studebakers - as it should be.Comment
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I'm sure a lot would interchange as well. But personally, the things that make a Packard, a Packard, can't be duplicated without a lot of work. Like a Cadillac or Lincoln (or Mercedes-Benz for that matter), it's more than trim and a nameplate. Studebaker found this out in the '50's and GM & Ford in more recent times.
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Tom - Lakeland, FL
1964 Studebaker Daytona
Michigan Speed - www.michiganspeed.com
Club Hot Rod - www.clubhotrod.com
LS1 Tech - www.ls1tech.comTom - Bradenton, FL
1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $2514.10)
1964 Studebaker Commander - 170 1V, 3-Speed w/ODComment
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I'm sure a lot would interchange as well. But personally, the things that make a Packard, a Packard, can't be duplicated without a lot of work. Like a Cadillac or Lincoln (or Mercedes-Benz for that matter), it's more than trim and a nameplate. Studebaker found this out in the '50's and GM & Ford in more recent times.
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Tom - Lakeland, FL
1964 Studebaker Daytona
Michigan Speed - www.michiganspeed.com
Club Hot Rod - www.clubhotrod.com
LS1 Tech - www.ls1tech.comTom - Bradenton, FL
1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $2514.10)
1964 Studebaker Commander - 170 1V, 3-Speed w/ODComment
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Have you forgotten the Cimmaron? Now that was an automobile.[
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Brad Johnson
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
33 Rockne 10
51 Commander Starlight
53 Commander Starlight
previously: 63 Cruiser, 62 Regal VI, 60 VI convertible, 50 LandCruiserBrad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in processComment
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Have you forgotten the Cimmaron? Now that was an automobile.[)]
Brad Johnson
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
33 Rockne 10
51 Commander Starlight
53 Commander Starlight
previously: 63 Cruiser, 62 Regal VI, 60 VI convertible, 50 LandCruiserBrad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in processComment
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I just thought it would fun to see a Lark made up with the Packard trimmings. The interior would look pretty neat with a rope rail on the back of the front seat and such. I wasn't thinking so much about the underpinnings."Madness...is the exception in individuals, but the rule in groups" - Nietzsche.Comment
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I just thought it would fun to see a Lark made up with the Packard trimmings. The interior would look pretty neat with a rope rail on the back of the front seat and such. I wasn't thinking so much about the underpinnings."Madness...is the exception in individuals, but the rule in groups" - Nietzsche.Comment
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YEAH! Packard scripts here and there and a Packard 352 under the hood!!! OH BABY
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Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle!!
1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
No deceptive flags to prove I'm patriotic - no biblical BS to impress - just ME and Studebakers - as it should be.Comment
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YEAH! Packard scripts here and there and a Packard 352 under the hood!!! OH BABY![][][]
Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle!!
1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
No deceptive flags to prove I'm patriotic - no biblical BS to impress - just ME and Studebakers - as it should be.Comment
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There's a '57 Packard Town sedan with a perfect interior at Big M's in Williams CA. Gee, being that the tail lights were tack-ons maybe they could be adapted to the rear of the Lark as well...
Lotsa Larks!
K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Studebaker!
Ron SmithHome of the famous Mr. Ed!
K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Studebaker!
Ron Smith
Where the heck is Fawn Lodge, CA?Comment
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There's a '57 Packard Town sedan with a perfect interior at Big M's in Williams CA. Gee, being that the tail lights were tack-ons maybe they could be adapted to the rear of the Lark as well...
Lotsa Larks!
K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Studebaker!
Ron SmithHome of the famous Mr. Ed!
K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Studebaker!
Ron Smith
Where the heck is Fawn Lodge, CA?Comment
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Sorry to disappoint everyone, but there is little comparison between the Packards made in South Bend, and the ordinary Studebaker. Just like Gxmc trucks vs their somewhat similar Xhevy counterparts, and U.S. cars compared to European makes, 57-58 Packards were made of a premium alloy of steel, with thicker gauge sheetmetal, machined to much closer tolerances, and hand-assembled by experienced craftsmen who loved their trade. Some of the parts may LOOK similar, but they are just not the same.
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Sorry to disappoint everyone, but there is little comparison between the Packards made in South Bend, and the ordinary Studebaker. Just like Gxmc trucks vs their somewhat similar Xhevy counterparts, and U.S. cars compared to European makes, 57-58 Packards were made of a premium alloy of steel, with thicker gauge sheetmetal, machined to much closer tolerances, and hand-assembled by experienced craftsmen who loved their trade. Some of the parts may LOOK similar, but they are just not the same.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Not Really. Just made this up!
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