Hi Guys, does anyone know where I can find a carburetor for my 1957 clipper?


spfan

Hi Guys, I have a 1957 Packard clipper with the 289. Does anybody know what the setting on the power valve of the carburetor should be ?


Spfan

Hi Guys, hoping to find some info. I have an 1957 Clipper sedan that seems to be hesitateing, possibly for fuel issues. Two questions; #1 does this car have a fuel filter and where is it? #2 Does this sound like it may be a fuel pump issue? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.



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spfan

No, it's not a Packard. But it's an important part of automotive history and should be preserved.And like any auto of age, it needs tlc. spfan

this piece is from an early 1950's Desoto. It is a trunk ornimate.

Hi Guys,
Looking for some ideas.I have a 1957 clipper sedan that is equipped with the borg-warner 3 speed with over drive.I recently had the original clutch replaced.It shifts great for about a half hour of driving time (aprox 7-10 miles) When I stop at a light I put it in neutral and take my foot off the clutch.When I press down the clutch and try to put it into first the gears chatter.If I take her home and start it up later she will run fine then repeat the whole situation again.The noise also happens at this time if I put her into reverse,second and third are fine. Any ideas?

Spfan

From the pics I'd say it's its a great looking original car.
I have allways been of the opinion that an original car should stay just that,original.A car can only be original once.As it is it is an important bit of history,showing others exactly the way the car came equipped from the factory."Wrinkles are a badge of honor saying "hey I survived"

I have an original 1957 clipper and I love it :)

good luck

spfan

I have never taken my clipper anywhere where people haven't come up to me with comments,questions or to reminisce.It's one of the few hobbies where a total stranger will come up to you and start a conversation.You definatley can not be in a hurry driving a Packard.
I had a very touching incident happend this past summer at the Willoughby Ohio cruise in.A lady came up to me,and through her tears she told me that earlier this year she had lost her dad.She told me that her dad owned a car just like mine when she was a kid. She said she was at the end of the row of cars when the sun reflected off the windshield and caught her eye.I asked her if she wanted to look inside the car and opened the door and walked away so she could have her privacy.Cars can be very fun and they evoke an extremely strong emotion.

spfan



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Hi All I'm hoping that some one can help me with a little information.I own a 1957 Packard clipped equipped with the 3 speed manual over drive transmission.Does any one know the part number or the size of the transmission output seal? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

SPfan

thanks Randy for the info,you have one cool car!!!
Bob