Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/12/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Bob, Packard was my first choice, as well. I can't find a photo to prove it, but I did find some showing a similar hood ornament. Yes, they were very durable automobiles. I rode along on an afternoon trip in a later Packard, and it was truly riding in style. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "rsphoto's email" <rsphotoimages at comcast.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 6:00 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Smoky Mtn Tour Bus, 1954 > I'm willing to bet a few bucks (US) that it's built from a halved Packard > sedan. Already a very sturdy auto from the get-go, Packard would make a > good choice for the extension. The midship wheel set is an interesting > concept. > > The Glacier National Park bus if different - looks a lot like the same > buses used at Rainier National Park. I think they were built by or > modified from the old Diamond T delivery truck. > > Any better answers? You've all got me interested, now. > > > Bob > (not very far from Mt. Rainier, every day...) > > > > On Dec 9, 2009, at 3:38 PM, Tina Manley wrote: > > At 01:57 PM 12/9/2009, you wrote: >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Smokey+Mountain+Tour+Bus+1954.jpg.html >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed. >> >> Jim Nichols > > It's a beautiful old car. Looks like most of the ladies inside are > wearing head scarves. Very interesting in light of today's "head > covering" controversies! > > Tina > > Tina Manley > www.tinamanley.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >