A 1955 Packard is 12 volts, positive ground.
Yes. Since the coil is run at full voltage when starting 12 volts may be too much for a 6 volt ignition coil. It would be at about 8 volts when running. There is a starting resistor.
minimum gauge is 6 and the best is 4
For a 5% volt drop of 6 volts the total resistance should be less than 6/8 ohms, 0.75 ohms, which for a total wire run of 500 ft is equivalent to 1.5 ohms per 1000 ft. Wire tables show that a #10 cable should be used. A #12 cable would give a volt drop of 5.3% which would probably be acceptable for occasional use and easier to store.
The equation for wattage is W = A x V. Substitute your values into this equation and you will have your answer.
7 or 8
No. Is a 6 volt system.
No, you cannot charge an 8 volt battery with a 6 volt charger. The voltage of the charger must match the voltage of the battery.
yes
Some have a switch for 6 or 12V - if not you will "cook" a 6 volt battery using a 12 Volt charger
Seth Packard is 5' 8".
No you cannot.
Yes. Since the coil is run at full voltage when starting 12 volts may be too much for a 6 volt ignition coil. It would be at about 8 volts when running. There is a starting resistor.
Cheyenne - 1955 Legacy of the Lost 6-8 was released on: USA: 4 December 1961
Gunsmoke - 1955 Collie's Free 8-6 was released on: USA: 20 October 1962
The Julius LaRosa Show - 1955 1-6 was released on: USA: 8 July 1955
6-8 hours
Gunsmoke - 1955 The Reward 11-8 was released on: USA: 6 November 1965