Re: 1941 Clipper Restoration

Posted by Andy 41 Clipper On 2012/10/15 16:25:10

Just an update on the clipper not much done since my last post it has been so hot this summer hopefully we are in the cool for good and I can get some work done to the clipper before the snowfalls! I found a battery less expensive than the Napa and others I have found! It is a Rural King(I was on vacation in central IL last week and they had a rural king) part # CTF3EH 850CCA for just $69! It fits the lower tray great and the top hold down is snug but it fits the length is perfect and the height is slightly taller that the original. I have attached a picture. I also went to country classic cars in Staunton IL no Packards this trip but they have many classic cars great place to take a few hours and wonder around! But while there I did find to advertisements for my car as well that I bought. I attached pictures of them too! Now I have found a place to chemically dip the gas tank I am planning to replace the fuel line rebuild or have the carb and the fuel pump rebuilt. That brings me to a question should I get kits for both and do them myself or pay to have them rebuilt? I would prefer to rebuild myself but I have done small ATV carbs and such but never a car carb. How hard is it to do should I tackle it myself and save the difference it would have cost me to have them rebuilt to use on future projects? I would like to attempt it but don't want to mess it up any good resources to follow showing the steps for the rebuild? Classic preservation has instructions with the kit for $68 anyone used them are they a good guide? Thanks for the advice and input many thinks are running through my mind before I try to start her after her many years sleep!

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