Re: PackardDon's 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan

Posted by Brian Wilson On 2020/3/16 0:12:54

Very interesting project Don, and relevent to my efforts on my 1956 Clipper Deluxe.

Are the trunk lids on the 1956 Clippers really different to the other 1956 Packards? I know the 1955 lid is different, but apparently interchangeable with 1956. I like the 1956 shape better.

You have a bit of work ahead of you.

There's also a Treadlevac rebuild looming for me. It's long overdue. Thought I had a vacuum system problem, but adding fluid to the master cylinder has them working quite well. Now I'm worried because I don't know why this fixed it! Perhaps a slow leak in one or more of the wheel cylinders. Ah well, guess I'll be replacing those too. And while I'm at it, looking at the brake linings and drums.

Most other important stuff on my Clipper is working ok, including the Torsion Level and Ultramatic transmission. Hopefully, not too much wrong with your Torsion Level. Brilliant stuff, but it sounds like a bear to work on.