Re: Getting started

Posted by Brian Wilson On 2019/6/27 5:44:13

Hello.

Looks like you have a job ahead of you with the 1956 Executive Touring Sedan.

Worth the effort, though. I have a 1956 Clipper Deluxe with TL suspension, auto etc. It's right hand drive from new, and a lovely car to drive. I was intrigued by the wheels on yours. Sort of thing often fitted to trailers here. Easy enough because the hubs on these cars are 5-bolt by 5" diameter - same as many Fords (and trailers!). I have a set of Packard wire wheels waiting to be fitted to mine. These have had the centres modified, because the senior cars (which they were made for) have 4 1/2" diameter centres. I think the wheels currently on mine are also from a Ford, but they work with the standard covers. Not sure how. I have a spare hood mascot, which I guess is the same as yours. Little bit of pitting, but quite presentable. Don't think I have the Clipper script, but will check.

It's very encouraging the the TL seemed to work when you powered it up. There's usually a switch under the dash on the left hand side to turn it on or off. Obviously needs to be off if you jack the car up or leave it for a while with the battery connected. Mine has a manual radio antenna, locally sourced AM radio etc. and electric wiper conversion following replacement of the oil pump (and loss of the vacuum function). Also has a 4-barrel inlet manifold, Edelbrock 4-barrel carby and dual exhaust. Drives extremely well.

Let me know if you're interested in the hood ornament. I'll check whether I have spare "Clipper" script.

Cheers

Brian