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fredrickr wrote:
T/L was an option on all 1956 Clippers until about half way through the model run when it was made standard on the Supers and the Custom/Executives. The Deluxe usually was configured with the standard suspension, but could be ordered with the T/L
Thanks for that heads-up, fredrickr. The info I looked up is fairly similar. Until May 1, 1956, the TL was available as an option on the Deluxe, was a mandatory option on the Custom (and presumably standard or mandatory option on all the seniors including the Exec). After May 1, TL was standard on all Clippers and Packards.
So there undoubtedly were some '56 Deluxe models with standard suspension. It seems like any '56 model without TL would be a rarity, if you were (un)lucky enough to find one (but if anyone could just happen to have one in his stable, it would be the Dragon man).
(The info is from Kimes, which is generally a reliable source. I wonder if actual production numbers by suspension type might exist somewhere for '55-'56?)
Anyway, buyer beware. I've inquired about some '55 Clippers and my first question is, "Does it have TL suspension" and often the answer has been "no." And one has to be careful about '56 Clippers, too. Good to know that.
AL,
Sorry to hear about that renter situation. I've been spoiled by great long-term renters in my triplex. You reminded me how lucky I've been. I hope your situation takes a turn for the better soon.
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