Re: 1953 clipper deluxe touring sedan

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2011/7/26 23:02:12

The rule is mechanical work first, then body and paint, then upholstery, tires last thing before you put it on the road.

Typical engine life of a postwar straight eight, 5O,OOO to 8O,OOO miles without a rebuild. 1OO,OOO was considered very high miles, not many went that far before they hit the junk pile.

The engine was made to be rebuilt 2 or 3 times during its working life. Cylinders can be rebored, crankshafts ground down etc. They are not very difficult or expensive to rebuild.