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Gar

GAR's 1957 Clipper

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Just picked up a 57 4 door Clipper with 57K miles.

Car turns-over, runs and stops. The Supercharger runs smoothly with very little noise.

Waiting for 40 degree temps and then I can start to dig into this beast.

So far the only thing I need to do immediately is order a carb rebuild kit from Daytona so I can rebuild the carburetor while the snow is still flying.

Posted on: 2020/2/10 20:11

acolds

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Glad to see another 57 Clipper in use and being saved any pictures ?

Posted on: 2020/2/10 20:39

Gar

Re: GAR's 1957 Clipper

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Here are 3 pics for the car.

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Posted on: 2020/2/10 21:27

Ozstatman

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for including your '57 Clipper Town Car in the Packard Owner's Registry.

Posted on: 2020/2/10 22:26

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r1lark

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Very nice! I've always thought that the '57 Clipper was the most luxurious postwar car built in South Bend.

Does it still have the blower setup on it?

Posted on: 2020/2/11 10:33

Paul
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Packard Don

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Quote:

Does it still have the blower setup on it?

I believe that the original posting answered that.

Posted on: 2020/2/11 12:35

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r1lark

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Quote:

PackardDon wrote:
I believe that the original posting answered that.

Whoops, missed that part

My eyes went right to the pictures.

Posted on: 2020/2/12 18:03

Paul
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58L8134

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Did this '57 Clipper come from the
Valparaiso, Indiana auction?

Posted on: 2020/2/12 18:13

.....epigram time.....
Proud 1953 Clipper Deluxe owner. Thinking about my next Packard, want a Clipper Deluxe Eight, manual shift with overdrive.

Gar

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Yes, It did.

Posted on: 2021/5/26 14:53

Gar

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Installed new dual exhaust system to move the one exhaust pipe away from the gas tank. Prior 'mechanic' installed the exhaust pipe about 1/8" away from the tank, now it is almost 2".

Bled brakes several times. Issue was finally found in the upper vacuum power brake unit. 2 small air bubbles.

Flushing radiator and motor over Memorial Day weekend.

Posted on: 2021/5/26 14:58

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