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Topic starter
10/04/2024 9:24 pm
But I very much like the overall shape of this car and did some photo edits to see what it looks like with some changes.
As found:
Lowered significantly dechromed and with slightly smaller wheels/tires:
Radiused rear wheel opening and slight bumper reshape:
Added top height but retained the prior wheel/tire combination:
Added some top height, changed wheel/tire combination:
Sectioned at the beltline, left added top height:
Changed top to 'as found' height:
The car changes a good deal, especially after the rear wheel opening radius. The slightly changed top height also makes a difference to the overall presentation.
Share courteous comments if you wish.
Enjoy!
Tony Perrone and John Kuvakas reacted
10/04/2024 9:58 pm
I like the original Packard and all the modifications, too. It is a strong design and so I think it beautifully handles the customizations, also. And I don't even have to ask the man (or woman) who owns one to like all these !
Tony Perrone and John Kuvakas reacted
11/04/2024 6:15 am
Masterful manipulations! I like open wheel wells on the vast majority of cars. However, I'll take #2 in a heartbeat! It's more 'Packard-Regal' looking to me. It keeps the air of dignity that I see in the original but loses the extraneous chrome, front and rear, while keeping with more modern tire size and lower ride height. Grand work, you ol' car designer you!!
*Edit: By the way, is there ANY car of any era that possibly has a larger door than this one? Holy porto!
Jack Dodds reacted
11/04/2024 8:37 am
@jack-dodds #3 for me as well. Radiusing the rear wheel well made the car look more balanced IMO.
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Topic starter
11/04/2024 2:22 pm
Given that many of you like the third edit the best, I've added another photo right after that with the smaller Packard wheel/tire combination and a bit of added top height. I'm torn between this edit and the one you've selected. Does the added edit, 3a, change your choice?
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Topic starter
11/04/2024 2:26 pm
@mikedetorrice: Thanks, Mike, I appreciate your comments.
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