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Re: Various CL Pickings
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https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/lake-elsinore-1955-packard-four-hundred/7304664695.html

1955 Packard 400 - $4,000

I hope someone here snags this up for the price alone

Posted on: 2021/4/11 11:40
- Anthony

1955 Packard Clipper Custom
1951 Kaiser Deluxe
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Re: KPack
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Quite a bit work done. Where did you purchase your line and fittings from, if you don't mind me asking. Did you go with stainless?


- Anthony

Posted on: 2021/4/11 2:27
- Anthony

1955 Packard Clipper Custom
1951 Kaiser Deluxe
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Re: Various CL Pickings
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r1lark wrote:
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The "no rust" makes that a very attractive project, but it still needs everything..........


I'd drive it just as is. If I had an extra ~$7,000 laying around. Oh well.

Posted on: 2021/4/10 22:12
- Anthony

1955 Packard Clipper Custom
1951 Kaiser Deluxe
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Re: Cortes121's 1955 Clipper Custom
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Don,

My apologies - I am a bit dense at times but now I understand what you were saying based on what Kevin provided. Checking part numbers between trim lines to see what interchanges, got it now!

And Kevin, Thank you for pasting that here - now I see the situation better. So I guess you are correct, time to bend and flare. But first, a good flare kit. I've wanted to buy one for a while anyways, guess I have my excuse now. Do you have one you recently bought and recommend? I'll be sure to post any pictures of progress (or lack there of) and all my failures in detail

Posted on: 2021/4/8 16:36
- Anthony

1955 Packard Clipper Custom
1951 Kaiser Deluxe
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Re: Cortes121's 1955 Clipper Custom
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PackardDon wrote:
The parts book available here on this site is your friend for knowing what fits which model but for the pump to filter line, Classic Tube has it for both 2-brl and 4-brl single carburetor models in addition to the set for the dual 4-brl Caribbean models but those are for 1956 and I don’t recall what I discovered for 1955. You’ll have to check the parts book as I seem to recall that it was different. However, if they have the full kit for 1955 and list it for a single 4-brl model, the under hood pieces should fit your car too.


How about the full brake kit? Would it be under the '56 model year? They claimed to not have anything for a '55 Clipper. Or do I just mention the wheelbase like Kevin suggested? I believe my goal is to replace all brake lines, as the current condition is unsafe. I can worry about fuel lines for another time.

Posted on: 2021/4/8 14:21
- Anthony

1955 Packard Clipper Custom
1951 Kaiser Deluxe
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Re: Cortes121
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kevinpackard wrote:
The Clipper Custom is 122" wheelbase, while the 400 and Caribbean are 127". I don't know how much that affects the length of the brake and fuel lines, but I imagine it does.

For the brake lines, I think that other 122" cars would have identical brake lines from 1951-1956. But I'm not positive on that.

They didn't have anything for 122" when you called them?

-Kevin


Kevin,

I must admit, I didn't think to ask by wheelbase. I know Don mentioned earlier in this thread Classic Tube has a complete or partial kit, but did say they have not updated their catalog to show it. I'm sure they carry it, if he's bought it, but was just wondering if it was being carried under another Packard line, or the kit for the senior cars maybe fit?. They did of course offer to recreate any line I sent them.

I also noticed a listing on eBay for a complete brake line kit from "Inline Tube" but I'm always wary of eBay sellers unless someone tells me they've bought from them and their listing is accurate.

Posted on: 2021/4/6 22:29
- Anthony

1955 Packard Clipper Custom
1951 Kaiser Deluxe
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Re: Cortes121's 1955 Clipper Custom
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It sure has been a quick minute since my last post. Had to put the project on hold for Winter. But now, sunny skies are here again.

I'm looking at continuing the work on the brakes and fuel system

Don - you mentioned classic tube has the entire brake system. Their system only shows the 400 and patrician. Is the 400 brake system the same? The employee I spoke with said that one runs about $295 for the stainless. I also asked about fuel line and they just had the Caribbean fuel rail to the pump. Would that work?

Posted on: 2021/4/6 18:18
- Anthony

1955 Packard Clipper Custom
1951 Kaiser Deluxe
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Re: 1955 Clipper Custom - New Owner, New to Packards
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Mike,

Thank you for letting me know. I'm in OR so not far. Now that we may have some sunny days ahead, will be doing more work. I'll be in touch I'm sure.

Posted on: 2021/3/3 1:52
- Anthony

1955 Packard Clipper Custom
1951 Kaiser Deluxe
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Re: T-L repair
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Marston,

Thanks for the pointers - I thought maybe the solenoids would have to be different or insulated? But good to know, thank you.

Posted on: 2021/1/3 19:08
- Anthony

1955 Packard Clipper Custom
1951 Kaiser Deluxe
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Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400
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Looking good on the fender! That is a definite tricky spot with the wheel lip. There's a guy I watch on youtube - fitzee's fabrications. He does some major body repairs with basic tools - he might have a video or two on wheel lips and such, worth checking out. The hard drive crashing is unfortunate. I'be heard some folks have had success placing the hard drive in a sealed ziploc bag and in the freezer for 24hrs and then attempting to get the data off..

Posted on: 2020/12/23 23:06
- Anthony

1955 Packard Clipper Custom
1951 Kaiser Deluxe
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