Posted By:	John Roberts
Posted On:	Saturday August 4, 2012 at 7:27 AM
Message: When you put the two together you'll see the differences. The new Patrician is a totally new casting not a modified BRK55. The BRK55 was a bit too heavy handed and the new model shows this although the two do look good together. The longer wheelbase of the Patrician gives the car a more balanced look. Also the trunk lid is more correctly modelled, as it will also be on the forthcoming 400.

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Brooklin Buick and Packard by Alan Dinsmore #14363

I really wonder what was the weight of this piece on the car? (EOM) by Michel Lemieux #14363.1

Don't know the weight, but I remember how impressive they were to a little boy of that time- me! (EOM) by David Holcombe #14363.1.1

It must be impressive, indeed. by Michel Lemieux #14363.1.1.1

Michel, BRK 55, the 1951 Packard Mayfair 2-door hardtop, has the same by David Holcombe #14363.1.1.1.1

When you put the two together you'll see the differences. by John Roberts #14363.1.1.1.1.1

Forgive my clumsiness, JR. I meant the 1:1 Packards of 1951-54 were on the same bodies. (EOM) by David Holcombe #14363.1.1.1.1.1.1

Not a problem David. I thought it worth pointing out that the new one by John Roberts #14363.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

David, thank you for letting me see. I took some time to watch by Michel Lemieux #14363.1.1.1.1.2

packard weight by Alan Dinsmore #14363.1.2

This Week's Photos on the Brooklin website still will not come up on my computer. by David Knight #14363.2

I don't have this problem, David. by Michel Lemieux #14363.2.1

Thanks Michel...I couldn't get them either! (EOM) by John Roberts #14363.2.1.1

Thanks, Michel. You and Rick Thompson have successfully connected me by David Knight #14363.2.1.2

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