Packard Four-Hundred Driveline and Axles

This is more than the story of a vintage sprint car. It's also the story of how a dynamic duo of "Speedy" Bill Smith and Jan Opperman toppled giants at the 1976 Hulman Classic.

Check out our 6th episode of the 410 Sprint Car Build series. Last time we assembled the rear axle and now we are installing it!

Today on our 410 sprint car, the guys are assembling the front axle. The process can be a bit messy, but the finished product is so worth it!

In this Tech Tip, John answers a customer question about finding the right axle length for his 1931 Model A.

Learn how to install a front axle in your 410 sprint car as the guys on our build team keep progress moving. You won't want to miss this!

Learn how to assemble the front axle of a sprint car. See what tools are needed for assembly including an angle finder gauge tool and king pin reamer.

Learn how to assemble a rear axle assembly as we put together ours for the 410 Sprint Car Build. Our team of builders continues to make progress on the car!

Drag racing changed a lot in the 60's, and Dick Landy was right in the middle of it all. This 64 Dodge was the first factory built 426 Hemi car to win a sanctioned drag race. How cool is that?

Meet the 1957 Ford Fairlane with modern suspension, 560HP, and daily drivability—ripping autocross courses and cruising NC streets.

In this Tech Tip, John offers up a couple solutions to a customer wanting the best electric option to fuel his project.