Since my Clipper had been changed from a generator to an alternator I have no idea just where the voltage regulator would have been mounted. The generator has been replaced on the car and now we just need to figure out where to mount the regulator. Any ideas?

Ya know, you can get a Pertronix electronic ignition for most of the post war Packards. In fact, every Packard except for the 1956 Clippers (they used Autolite). I looked into it earlier this year. what does the world have against us Clipper owners? Can't get engine paint, can't get electronic ignition.

Don't know what the first diesel auto in the US was, but I do know that my 56 Clipper ( 352 V8, t/u) was getting about 20-22 mpg on the hiway. Don't know what it will get once its back up and running.

Give Classic Exhaust a call @ 866/966-5460. I got an aluminized dual with resonators for my 56 Clipper from them for $450. Delivery time is 2 to 4 weeks.

You can also try David Moe at Packard Seattle Company. 425-334-7754 or dmoeenterprises@cs.com

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Wiper motor has been shipped to Ficken The washer pump has been packed and is ready to be sent to McVey's to be rebuilt. Replacement parts are starting to arrive for the engine. A 'Clipper' rocker cover has been acquired and has been sent with the other one to the stripper. The exhaust manifolds and the rocker covers are going to be powder coated. If we can only find the correct metallic green! The splasher pan has also been stripped and is going to powder coated a semi-gloss black. Located 2 rear bumper ends, to replace the stainless steel replicas that are on there now. Got the power antennae apart, so I can send it off to be rebuilt. Now I know why it wouldn't go down. the 'noodle' was broken as it entered the motor housing and as also kinked up in side the mast. Now everything will fit inside a fairly small box. Power washed the engine bay to remove about an inch and a half of accumulated oil, grease and grime.

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Help! We're (my mechanic and I) having trouble finding the 'metallic green' that Packard used on the Clipper engines in 1956. Does anyone know of a modern comparable paint?

As a fairly new owner of a 56 Clipper and not a master mechanic either, I have found that people on this website are more than knowledgeable in the workings of most Packard automobiles. There are somethings that I have been able to fix on my own and some that I have gotten advice from here on how to check and /or repair. Other things I have farmed out to others that know much more that I.
Just trust your instincts, Something that you might want to look into is finding a mechanic that let you put 'sweat equity' into the job. That way you'll gain more knowledge and even save a few bucks.