Re: Windshield wiper mystery - 1956 Clipper De Luxe

Posted by ewrecks On 2014/10/28 11:22:11

Thanks for the clarification and the photos. I was looking at a possible cable replacement at Hershey because the washer was loose on the cable. Interestingly several vendors offered cables with no washer and another offered one with the same loose washer as the one on my car. Glad I waited to get an answer before spending more money.
I must admit that the service manuals for the 55 Packard are not as clear as someone with no prior exposure could want. The Forum does help fill the information void.
I may get the wipers working before getting back to the Tredlevac . Might be nice to have something work correctly at the end of the day.
I am going to check some old car magazines to see if I can find an article about a power brake conversion done but Troy of Rad Rides by Troy on a 61 Chevy ( " Bisquik"). Pretty sure he used a unit from a Geo metro that was compact and stopped a heavy car with a 600 ci engine. I would like to have a dual master cylinder, but the limited space and the pedal arrangement will require some thinking. I just had total brake failure on a rebuilt Hydrovac unit on my 55 Cadillac- sucked all the fluid into the engine. I was able to secure a modern replacement from Karp brake in California that seems to solve the problem of using old parts to refurbish the units.
The Packard will be more difficult since I do not wish to destroy the appearance.
Thanks again
RJR