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Which would be the correct hose clamps for a '47 clipper?

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I don't think either is quite correct but of the two, the one on the left. Pictures in manuals and of supposedly original cars I find seem to show the solid band on part of the clamp instead of a complete worm. Not sure about the slots or if it's more solid with riveted on screw holders instead. I have one similar to the left one still on the car but no guarantee if it is original.

The 230085 number used is also used prewar. Is listed as zinc and shown in the parts manual.

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I got serious about having authentic hose clamps for my Packard Series 23. I found an unrestored parts car and took off all clamps I could find, cleaned them up, and put them on my Packard. Although my car is slightly newer, the Series 23 hose clamps look very close to the one shown on the left of your photo. The one on the right is a modern hose clamp and is not even close. I think vintage hose clamps are an important detail on a show car and modern ones are obvious points off to the judges.

Howard and Fred, Thanks for the information, now I need to find a good old junk yard.
Wes

I guess it all depends on just how authentic you want to be. And no reason not to believe that auto manufacturers might have made slight changes in styles during a vehicle run. There are plenty of vendors who sell new OEM-style hose clamps and even some (see Hemmings) who claim to be able to provide a kit of exact OEM matches though I have no experience with them.

I have to agree here that the God's really do live in the details, hose clamps matter. it's one of those things that fairly jump out when they're incorrect, and the one on the right is clearly all wrong.

I'd recommend you take the time to hunt thru Hemming's for new ones(Is there anyone here who doesn't have a life time subscription?), and not go the used route, the metal can fatigue over time, causing failure.

Try Ken Johnson (550 Industrial Drive, Carmel, Indiana 46302, 317-544-8154) for NOS and restored vintage hose clamps. He is knowledgeable and can tell you the correct type clamp(s) for the year and model of your vehicle.

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