Has anyone tried using one of the universal street rod firewall mount power brake units w/pedal on a 55 Clipper? I've searched and can't seem to find anything.
I am finally getting back to working on my Clipper after a long hiatus due to surgery and college financial requirements.
My BTV is frozen solid and I am considering mounting something to the firewall, preferably using the air vent opening.
Also looking for someone who is parting out a 55 Constellation, 2 Door. I need a couple of pieces of body metal to repair rusted out areas. Specifically, passenger side, rear side window, area from outside body line to inner panel, from rear of door opening to joint where top meets body. If necessary I can take a photo and mark the area I need.
Much more will be needed, but taking baby steps right now.
Thanks,
John

Thanks for the replies. Trying to get my parts needed list together. I knew they were door specific and fortunately mine is a 2 door, so that's a plus.
John

Looking for info on outside door handle retainers. Thought I remembered that one of the Packard clubs had reproduced them but can't find any record of source. Anyone know of a reasonable source or workaround? Shouldn't make a difference but the vehicle is a 5560, 2 door Constellation.
Thanks,
John

Hank, I had planned on creating a new harness for my '55 as well. Laid out the old harness on a board and used nails to anchor each circuit. Priced everything necessary and realized I could purchase a "hot rod" harness cheaper. The harness I bought from snsclassics, is a 21 circuit, harness, with GXL rated wire. I figured I could either install it as is, or break it down into the components and cobble together a new 8 circuit harness. I have not yet installed it, but since I finally retired, I should have time to start back working on my Clipper.

Just watched a video of ice water challenge by Summit Racing and, to my surprise, spotted what appears to me to be a Packard on display in their window.
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I bought a '69 Dart Swinger when they first came out. 340ci with 4 bbl, Torqueflite trans, and 383 posi rear end. Only problem was it had a "sweep second hand" as a fuel gauge! And gas was cheap in '69 and '70. Ended up trading it in on a new '71 Triumph Spitfire. Wish I still had both of them....

I think it's a homebuilt supercharger that also keeps the carb cool!

It has been a number of years, but IIRC, some of those accel pump check balls were "staked" in place. I don't recall if there was a collar or not, but I do remember having to cut away 3 small protrusions of metal that kept the ball from being pulled out of location by the pump action. Restaking was just a matter of using a small punch and hammer and moving a little bit of metal from the surround to keep the ball in place.
HTH,
John

Thanks for all of the responses. I guess we were both correct on this one.