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This car has sold and I am happy to report the new owner has plans to get it running again as he has a couple Packard engines that need a car!
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Packard Clipper. 1953 Packard Clipper with 51,973 miles in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Engine will need to be rebuilt or swapped for a different one. It is a manual transmission 3 on the tree with a 288 Thunderbolt Straight 8. Glass and chrome are excellent and body is in good shape. Tires are good and seats have been recovered. I am hopeful that someone will get this car back on the road as I am not able to do so. Clean title in hand. I am available to answer any questions at 319-550-2602.
Price $ 2,500 All reasonable offers will be considered. Attach file:  (169.66 KB) (158.98 KB) (145.96 KB) (307.08 KB)
Posted on: 2019/7/22 9:37
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An old car enthusiast stopped by my garage sale today and of course inquired about my 53 Packard Clipper which has been setting in my garage since last July. I explained my engine issues (mechanic suggested i need a complete engine rebuild) and so he asked me to start it up. It fired right up so we went for a ride around the block. He suggested i could put 50 weight oil in and the main bearing noise would likely go away plus could drive around town for years without hurting it. Any reaction to this?
Posted on: 2016/6/4 17:19
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Thanks. I will do that when I get time. For now, Big Blue is back in the garage taking a little nap. Oil light was never lit (assuming not working). Temp gage always seemed to be right in middle. After initial discovery of very low oil was found and filled, the car then would not get up to speed. I could get it into 3rd but it was not going like it should. As I decided to turn around, it died, and thus had it towed to my mechanic. Once there was able to start and fuel pressure and spark tested fine, but they otherwise diagnosed main engine bearing out and an engine rebuild. Not certain how they arrived at that, but from a trustworthy place albeit not one that specializes in 53 Packard Clippers.
Posted on: 2015/7/9 20:58
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I believe the engine bearing is out and who knows what else. A mechanic I am certainly not, but need to get a Packard guy to stop over to my house and have a beer and dish some advice. As I understand it, total rebuilds are quite expensive, so I am trying to think outside the box as I really like the car. I have attached some pics so you can see. Any assistance is greatly appreciated!
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Posted on: 2015/7/8 16:57
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It appears my 288 Packard Thunderbolt will need to be rebuilt. Smarter path might be to put a similar donor engine in the vehicle. Any suggestions? Chrome and glass in this car are very nice. Body is in good shape.
Help the novice!
Posted on: 2015/7/8 12:55
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Thank you.
Got Baby Blue washed and cleaned up this weekend. Plenty of miles added all with family in tow. See pics included. Attach file: (133.60 KB) (17.27 KB) (15.50 KB) (15.49 KB) (16.87 KB)
Posted on: 2013/8/4 17:39
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I am missing 3 bumper bolts and the front bumper Packard badge/medallion. Any guidance on where I might find? Have seen the bolts on ebay but no luck on the other.
Got Baby Blue washed up today and will post more pics soon.
Posted on: 2013/8/3 22:04
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We are back in business after repairing the gas tank leak and replacing radiator cap and flushing system. Along with a fully charged battery and freshly changed oil, Baby Blue is running smooth.
Wife took 3 steps back after our adversity but she is coming back along after our 1 hour ride tonight with zero issues! Have posted a pic of the car with its previous owner and will post more after I get it washed up soon. Thanks to all for your assistance. Attach file: (124.51 KB)
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My 3 year search for a running/driving Packard has finally ended. I started out looking for late 30's or 40's Packard to enter into the world of old cars only to have a 1953 Packard Clipper delivered on Friday. Entire family was excited to take it for a spin which we did for 23 miles around town only to get stranded at the ice cream shop and culminating with lots of radiator fluid/oil/gas on the garage floor.
Wife needed a bottle of wine at the conclusion of the night but no worries as all appear to be small issues. This Yosemite Blue Metallic Packard gets lots of looks and we are looking forward to taking good care of it, restoring over the course of time and enjoying many more drives going forward. Have a great day! Excited new Packard owner.
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