Clipper47

Yes, if you have a source of a rotary antenna, PLEASE work it for me.

As you can see from the photo, it is better than no antenna.

Dan

Correction: The CUSTOM 'ANTENNA BASE' STUB COVER was what I meant to refer to.

(I know I will get grief on that mis-comment)

Later
Dan

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the replies, from 'downunder' and otherwise.

Mal - I bid on that same antenna and pushed your price up to 170 or whatever. I didn't get a chance to boost your price any higher or you would have more pain$. So as the 'loser' I would be interested in the 'left over parts.'

I posted some picts today of my Clipper from Parade day yesterday. Note the 'CUSTOMIZED STUB COVER' on my Clipper.

This is a great website. Thanks also for the attitude adjustment.

I want to post a Shock Absorber Note on how my knee action shocks work much better with fluid in them -- but that's for later.

Dan

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Owen,

Thanks for the insights. Yea, I suppose an original in very good condition would be a bargain at the prices I mentioned.

I think I am strugglin' with restoration priorities. I want it all at as reasonable and as quickly as possible.
Some labor I can do myself.
Some parts I can find cheaper
(a $27 brake light switch from Kanters versus
The same one from O'Reilly's for $6)
Yet, the unique parts are just plain expensive.
They are also what are distinctive (antennas -- Goddess of Speed, Swan mirrors, etc.)

Then there is the budget:
A starter vs an antenna?
A generator vs an antenna?

Sorry to bore you with 'downers.' (I have had a tiring day and made the mistake of reading about the US economic forecast for the rest of 2008.)
Thanks for the response.

In the mean time, I have capped my antenna base with a PVC pipe cap (cut-down, sanded, and painted to match the Flare Toupe Metallic finish). Tomorrow's forecast is a sunny day. I will drive my Clipper 40 miles into MN, enjoy the cruise, the scenery, and the purr of a Packard L-head 282.

Later
Dan

Hey PackardV8,

What other website will give you a $1,500 consult on your 10 word question? Especially, at these prices!

Big Kev wins the Concise Trophy (2 words = 'brake cleaner').

Thanks guys.

:) Dan

Greetings Radio Fans,

Tune your antennae in on this question!

I have been looking for a rotary antenna to fit on a 41 Clipper. I think Packard used them from 1941-50, perhaps even earlier and later. What sources do you know to find them?

One or two have appeared on eBay going for up to $300+. Several have sold for about $200 (with S&H).

My Clipper has the rotary shaft with base and bezels (both inside and out). The chrome aerial and chrome aerial base are missing. I know that Yesterday's Radio sells plastic re-casts of the inside antenna turn-knob and the triangular rest piece that fits on the windshield divider. (~$25-35+)

I have thought of building a dummy one for looks. I have my radio in a friends shop, so I will need some antenna arrangement eventually. He thinks we can build a working dummy antenna for the roof or perhaps a 'running board antenna' arrangement like Packard used on some other years.

Any 'antenna wisdom' out there to tune into?

Broadcasting from in From South Dakota ---
Dan

Thanks Kev & Tolandis,

You both confirm what a huge job the rear drum removal is. I think I need to get to the MN Packard Club Tech Wksp in Nov and get some help there.

Kev, Your puller looks like the one I saw. All of them have 'kiss' marks from years of hammer blows (probably 3 pounders!).

For now I am just glad to have the brakes working at all. The Clipper wasn't on the road for 20 years before I started into it in Nov.

Thanks again for info and great website.

Dan

Hi All,

Related Question ...

Is this type of puller the same as is needed for Pre-War Packards? Did Packard use the same tapered shaft arrangement in the 50s?

I have a 41 Clipper (tapered shaft) with drums that (to my knowledge) have not been off in 25+ years. I have only had the car less than a year. I have been able to rebuild the front brakes which had a corroded driver side cylinder. Would love to see what the back cylinders and shoes look like. (Maybe I wouldn't, they do work at least).

I know a MN Packard Club member with an old puller, but he is 250 miles away. Haven't got there yet.

Dan in SD