Re: Cortes121's 1955 Clipper Custom
Posted by cortes121 On 2020/11/28 23:18:43
Don,
I'm guessing Kanter has those kits? Or Max? I have the Carter pump - which I would like to retain if I could.
On the polarity of the car - I haven't hooked a battery to the car yet. The previous owner did run the engine, and he thought they hooked it up negative ground to do so. So I feel like I'm in a pickle. What happens if I hook it up positive ground now that it may have been run the opposite. I don't want to damage the regulator or generator. I don't want to mess with converting the car now, but not sure how to verify the car is setup one way of the other. Perhaps looking at polarity conversion threads and checking for the differences. I just want to get the car running to confirm it does.
I spent some time cleaning the interior tonight. This car is pretty rough in spots - I think I need a tetanus shot just to sit inside the thing. Despite the massive rust I think she cleaned up fairly ok, I've included before an after shots for comparison. It is such a shame the original charcoal flame upholstery was ruined - I think its so awesome looking. Oh well.
Also, I don't have the key to the trunk. The previous owner was told a "surprise" was inside - maybe Jimmy Hoffa. I also found an entire box of bathroom tiles in the back - anyone redoing their bathroom?
Also, it appears someone installed a "Mico" level lock hydraulic locking system... I've never seen this. Anyone familiar with this system?
Anyways, I've almost got my temporary fuel delivery system hooked up and ready to go - I'll finish up tomorrow.
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I'm guessing Kanter has those kits? Or Max? I have the Carter pump - which I would like to retain if I could.
On the polarity of the car - I haven't hooked a battery to the car yet. The previous owner did run the engine, and he thought they hooked it up negative ground to do so. So I feel like I'm in a pickle. What happens if I hook it up positive ground now that it may have been run the opposite. I don't want to damage the regulator or generator. I don't want to mess with converting the car now, but not sure how to verify the car is setup one way of the other. Perhaps looking at polarity conversion threads and checking for the differences. I just want to get the car running to confirm it does.
I spent some time cleaning the interior tonight. This car is pretty rough in spots - I think I need a tetanus shot just to sit inside the thing. Despite the massive rust I think she cleaned up fairly ok, I've included before an after shots for comparison. It is such a shame the original charcoal flame upholstery was ruined - I think its so awesome looking. Oh well.
Also, I don't have the key to the trunk. The previous owner was told a "surprise" was inside - maybe Jimmy Hoffa. I also found an entire box of bathroom tiles in the back - anyone redoing their bathroom?
Also, it appears someone installed a "Mico" level lock hydraulic locking system... I've never seen this. Anyone familiar with this system?
Anyways, I've almost got my temporary fuel delivery system hooked up and ready to go - I'll finish up tomorrow.
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(328.91 KB)
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(262.93 KB)
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