Re: Is My 1956 4-Dr Deluxe a "Packard" or "Clipper"
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Totl production for the Clipper line for 1956, was a little over 21,000 units.
John F. Shireman
Posted on: 2007/4/2 20:22
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Re: Is My 1956 4-Dr Deluxe a "Packard" or "Clipper"
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Here is from a reference book I have, which lists the Clipper as a seperate brand for 1956, under the Clipper name only.
When Nance became president of Packard in 1952, one of his immediate objectives was to divorce the marque from the medium price field, which hindered rhe luxury Packard's sales performance since WWII. Nance reinvoked the Clipper name as a Packard series in 1953, it was then formally registered as a seperate make for 1956. John F. Shireman
Posted on: 2007/4/2 20:10
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I can have a run of 10 Caribbean 2X4 intakes made for $900 each, if anyone's interested. If we can get more than 10 sold, the price will probably go down. These will be totally factory in appearance, with factory part #'s, and factory fit. No one will know the difference when they're painted and on the car. It's also possible that I can get them cast with larger bores for larger carbs. Let me know what you think, and I'll see what I can do. If the majority wants "performance" intakes, then I'll try to get that done. Since the price of these are going up like mad, I think that the price is completely reasonable for what you get.
Posted on: 2007/4/2 19:43
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Re: Is My 1956 4-Dr Deluxe a "Packard" or "Clipper"
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Greg -
Lincoln, though built by Ford Motor Company, would be titled as a "Lincoln" make. A "make" doesn't necessarily correspond to company or division names. The problem with the Clipper is that it started out in 1941 as a model of Packard, but the Clipper vehicles became the foundation for postwar Packard vehicles. The Clipper model name was dropped for 1948, but reinstated as model name in 1953, as the company was working to make the Junior Clipper line more distinctive from the Senior Packard line, erasing a mistake made many years earlier. The ultimate goal was to establish Clipper as its own make, and, as Eric points out, that was finally realized in 1956. As noted in the Model Info pages in this site, no Packard script plate graced the exterior of the 56th Series Clipper cars, intitially, but it was later returned to production (on the corner of the trunk lid), with a retrofit offered to owners of those early production units. I have a seen a 1955 letter sent by the Packard Division of Studebaker-Packard Corp., to all states (and copied to insurance companies and S-P dealers), covering basic registration information. It referred to the "Packard" line and the "Packard Clipper" line, separately, but I think all 1955 Clippers were still titled as Packards. Unfortunately, I have not seen a similar letter for 1956 that could be presented as prima facie evidence to make your case to your titling agency. So, unless your state is amicable to registering the make as Clipper, you'll probably have to title it as a Packard. If I find a 1956 edition of that letter, I will donate a copy to the site. Perhaps, then, you will be able to apply for a correction of title.
Posted on: 2007/4/2 18:51
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Re: Is My 1956 4-Dr Deluxe a "Packard" or "Clipper"
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Technically, for 1956 ONLY, the make is a Clipper. Packard was trying to separate the two lines into distinct makes, and for one year, Clipper was on it own, so to speak. Once you get it titled, and it's time to have insurance put on it, have fun, because mine's under "1956 Studebaker/Packard" on my insurance receipt!
Posted on: 2007/4/2 16:27
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Re: Is My 1956 4-Dr Deluxe a "Packard" or "Clipper"
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I'll try to take a stab at this, I am sure other will have there own
The 'Clippers' and 'Packards' both fall under being Packards. the 'Packard' line cars were larger, had bigger engines is most cases, and came with better trim, paint, and equiptment options. They were marketed towards the luxury market. The Clipper line cars was Packard's Medium priced line. I hate to use the anology but you can thing of the 'Packard' line cars are the Lexus's and the 'Clippers' are the Toyota Camery's. Same manufacuturer, but marketed towards a different segment of the market.
Posted on: 2007/4/2 15:19
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Is My 1956 4-Dr Deluxe a "Packard" or "Clipper"
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The question is for titling purposes. I understand that Clipper is to Packard as Lincoln is to Ford. But since I have never owned a Lincoln (and don't know if the title would say Ford or Lincoln) and only a Ford, I don't know if the title should list Packard/Ford or Clipper/Lincoln.
Thanks Greg 1956 Packard/Clipper
Posted on: 2007/4/2 14:15
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Re: Need info on 55 Clipper
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That's a nice looking Clipper! The first thing I would do since it's not stuck is to put a little 10W30 down the spark plug holes so it isn't dry when you crank it over. I would say that you should be able to get it to start pretty easily. Also, it wouldn't be a bad idea to get an oil pan gasket and drop the pan to clean out the gunk that I'm sure is in the bottom of it. It will also give you a chance to look over the oil pump to see what version you have. After that, dump in some new oil, pour some gas down the carb, and see if she fires.
As for the "D" and the "H", I use "D" in the city and "H" on the highway, but there's guy's who will just use "H" all the time. It's kind of a personal preference, but in "H", you're only using the converter, and in "D" you're using the gears in the trans plus the converter. It doesn't really matter which way you go, but the trans will last longer if you use "H" more often. If you have any trouble and have a question, send me an e-mail and I'll give you my phone #, much to the chagrin of my wife! (she calls me the "Packard Man", and says that she's amazed at the # of people that call me to ask about Packards!)
Posted on: 2007/4/1 22:04
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Re: Need info on 55 Clipper
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That cleaned up really nice. Good looking car you have there.
Posted on: 2007/4/1 21:53
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