Re: 1956 Clipper Deluxe

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2020/4/13 21:15:25

When I said the numbers were stamped before painting, I was specifically speaking of the Utica numbers, I don't have the same degree of certainty about the vehicle number stamped above the water pump as the motor number.

On my Caribbean the Utica number only appeared at the rear underside location. I also have a late 1956 Patrician motor, Utica number only at the rear underside location

I never really gave any thought as to where the engines were painted, I just always assumed they were done at Utica, but maybe not....? Surely they were painted before accessories (starters, generators, distributors, fans, carburetors and fuel pumps, etc.) Were installed.