Hi Howard - Again, thanks for the detailed information regarding the circuit breaker. I've passed all the information regarding the SW unit and your notes along to him. Fingers crossed,he finds a solution.
Dave

Howard - My mechanic got back to me and said the power is not going through the circuit breaker on the wiper motor itself. His questions are: "Is this switch (dash switch in the previous post) a separate circuit breaker that installs on the wiper motor? It looks like it is attached to the switch. This is a different setup than yours. If it's designed to replace the existing one on the motor, it might work as long as it has the correct load rating. If the load ratings are the same, then I can bypass the one on the motor by routing power directly to the switch. If you buy the new switch, if it is designed to run the same type of motor, it should work."

Hi Howard, I did some more searching, and I found an NOS wiper switch with the circuit breaker as part of the unit. My mechanic will check the switch tomorrow; if it is defective, it might solve the problem. Your help is always appreciated!

Hi Everyone,
My mechanic was checking the electrical system on the wiper motor of my 47 Custom. I have a complete electrical system schematic for him to follow as he checks. He says that power is getting to the wiper motor but not to the switch on the dash that controls the wiper on/off and speed controls. He believes it's the circuit breaker at fault but hasn't worked on those units.
What is the process of replacing the circuit breaker? What type is used, and is it a protracted process to fix? Could it be another issue that's causing the switch not to operate effectively?
All help is greatly appreciated!
Dave

Howard - You are a life saver! Thanks for the detailed information on how the Philco operates and the excellent photo guides to get the new buttons in place!
Dave

Hi Everyone,
I have new replacement radio push buttons for my 47 Custom Super Clipper. My mechanic is trying to figure out how to remove the chrome plate covering the buttons. I've gone through the service manual section on the site and downloaded the Packard Custom Radio owner's manual but they don't explain or show an exploded view. I also purchased the Philco manual on Ebay but it is more focused on a radio technician tuning and type of vacuum tubes used to repair one of these units.
Can anyone give me guidance on how to remove the chrome plate and the correct procedure in removing the old push buttons and installing the new ones?
Thanks in advance for any help you can supply.
Dave Siewe

Thanks, Howard! You're a wealth of information and always very helpful.
Dave

Thanks, Cavalier! The positioning three inches from the tip of the molding is very helpful!
Dave

I purchased both left and right outside rearview mirrors for my 1947 Custom Super Clipper. Currently, only one mirror is attached directly to the trim molding with no support bracket or screws. In checking the comprehensive information on the site, found mounting instructions for the "49" but nothing for the "47."

I did find an article in the forum dated 11/14/2014, but there were no real solutions. Do any of the members have service instructions on how to properly install these mirrors? The red custom shows the plate-mounted version from the site, and the black car is mine, showing the mirror's current setup.

In checking the accessory manual for this car, the part numbers seem to be PA-374239 Left Belt Moulding Mirror - Deluxe all Clippers 1941-48 and the right hand mirror is part number PA-374238

Any help the forum can supply would be greatly appreciated!

Dave

Thanks for that information!