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It's different than the one on my '54. The '54 has a large loop for the nylon line. No loop that I saw on the '53. I'll check it again tomorrow and see if I can get more info. On a different note, I had another package come in from Max Merritt. This time with some weatherstripping for the doors. There was almost nothing left of the original stuff, and what was there I removed when I painted the door jambs. Never done weatherstrip before but I think it went okay.   As expected, the doors were very hard to close. And both doors are sticking out now, whereas before the door gaps were pretty close to perfect. I assume this will correct itself over the next couple of days?  
Posted on: 3/25 23:52
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The top is bent, and the rest is a bit bent too. I think I can unbend them. On second look I don't think this is a power antenna after all. I may still end up using it for my car....not sure yet. I won't be using the radio but I don't like how my mast is missing.
Posted on: 3/25 19:10
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I can use the BTV brake components if I want to return mine to original. Should be a good core to rebuild.
 Instruments  I think most of the stainless trim is there and on the car   Power antenna still in one piece!! I need this on my car. My mast was broken off before I bought it   Reupholstered seats and door panels. Not correct, but not a bad job either. I can't use them, so I hope somebody else can   
Posted on: 3/25 16:00
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Engine is there, no idea if it's free. I haven't tried yet. My guess it probably not.
 Heater core still present  Radiator appears to be in decent shape  Carter 928S carb and filter bowl can be rebuilt  Fuel pump still present, can probably be rebuilt  Generator present, a little rough  Starter missing. Not sure I like the rust I see in there  Distributor still present 
Posted on: 3/25 15:55
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And now for the parts....
The grille shell is pretty good, much better than the one on my car  Parking light housings aren't great  Side wings are bubbling quite a bit  Headlights trim is perfect!  Front bumper has a large bend underneath, lots of surface rust. But honestly probably better than what I have. I'll how it cleans up  Hubcaps are probably only good to mount on the wall now  These rear wings are show quality  The taillight trim is not terrible 
Posted on: 3/25 15:49
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Alright, had some time to look through the car today to see what I bought. Our family was on the way back from spring break in California, so we made a side trip to Astoria Oregon to pick the car up. Had to rent a trailer, and I was in a hurry to get the car loaded and back on our way....we still had another 5 hours to drive, and had been on the road for 7 already. Loading was much fun, using a hand winch to move the car 6 inches at a time. 3 flat tires did not help either. But I have the car and it's all good.
The car is model 2665, a 1953 Clipper Deluxe Club Sedan. Paint code C (Polaris Blue) and interior code 53 (blue striped Bedford cord). I will get a registry entry up soon.  The bad first. I don't think the car can be saved. But I will defer to the experts. Floor pans on both driver and passenger are nearly completely missing:  Significant rust by the passenger rear wheel  Bondo and rust behind that wheel  Trunk is rotted out near the rear panel  Windshield header is rotted out  
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Adding to the fleet! Too be honest this car is probably only good for parts, but I can't turn down a car for $300. More information tomorrow after I get home and have a chance to really look it over.
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This one is spoken for. I'm picking it up this weekend. -Kevin
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I had to do very similar work to mine, both passenger and driver. You might consider doing a seam sealer after you patch the metal. It will cover and protect everything, as well as fill any tiny holes that you missed. I didn't do it everywhere, just the areas I patched and areas where the metal seemed thin.
I don't know if POR-15 sticks to it or not. I sprayed my interior with epoxy primer since I had sandblasted it down to bare metal. Worked fantastic for me. But the sandblasting was probably a mistake....I just now finished getting the last of the sand out of the interior when I took the dash out. Three years later.
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I wish I would have cut the hole in the floor when I installed the new tank and sender. I'm pretty sure the new sender has a bad float. And I really dislike dropping the tank. Draining all the fuel is tiresome, and I worry that taking the fuel line on and off many times will increase the risk for leaks.
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