Re: 55PackardGuy's '54 Clipper Deluxe

Posted by d c On 2014/11/10 19:20:13

Howard touched upon it but it needs to be reemphasized- the condition and adj of the flap vent controls have a rubber sealing lip. When I was bodyworking the clipper I had the fenders off and just happened to look in the vent tubes and sooo glad I did. This prompted me to totally remove and disassemble the air ducts, clean, sand, paint the tubes and remove and renew the rubber on the flappers and this is key to clean fresh air delivery when wanted and NO hot air leakage of when unwanted. I can give you rec on rubber size and procedure if you like. Do not over look this as your comfort and driving exp will suffer. My 55 was cable actuated- not sure if the earlier years are the same or rod actuated and if they have the oval rubber seals as my clipper.