Does anyone know which Dana rear axle was used in the '55 Clipper? or where/how I can find this info?

Thank you.

Stewart, I do not know what exhaust shops you have in your area, Midas etc.,but take your old spacer and check with one or more of those local shops. They normally have a database of parts by makes and by sizes (specs). I have done this for a Rover 3500 Vanden Plas. I needed some pieces that I could not find. The local Midas shop had them. NOS for a 1956 Olds! It is worth a shot.

I know this is an obvious solution but has any one looked to see what other makes had used the same heat riser? Most parts houses have cross reference tables. It might do two things: solve this headache and save some cash.

Please, keep me informed as to either/both swaps. At present the TU in my wife's Packard is fine but it will be replaced one way or another. We live too far from town not to get better fuel mileage.

Are you still in the works or have you gotten to a prototype stage? You are aware that the 4L60 trans starting in '98 had a removable bellhousing. There are setups to handle the electric on the transmission so as to do away with the need for a microprocessor. This might make your efforts easier.

Other than the stated precautions as stated by other posters, what are the procedures for changing the ground? Even though I only have the use of one hand, I am pretty mechanically inclined and have worked on my share of cars over the years. I just do not know if the gauges/radio/heater fans/etc need to be replaced or is it straight forward as swapping the ground/battery connections and the generator/voltage regulator?

Thank you for the help.

Where would I find the solid state voltage controller for the dash, if there was one on the car? How do I id it? The Pertronix unit is no problem. There is one but I will replace it.

Thank you for the info. I will "photo document" the install to include any custom mods. I will check the other items listed.

Does anyone have any info about adding an after market cruise control to a 1955 Clipper? I am handicapped and am in need of adding one to my wife's Clipper.

I would be very interested in one. What else is needed? I have a 700/R4 sitting here. Just need the adapter and parts list. What is the cost?