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Im sure im gonna hear it now, but this is my new fully custom 55 Packard Clipper steering wheel. I guess you could say the factory one is for sale, i will sell the steering wheel, horn assembly and turn signal assembly and arm if anyone is interested. The center cap has been utilized on the custom "sailing" wheel so will not be included. The factory one is in decent shape, not great.

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Looks like you are the skipper of the Clipper! I don't think your going to hear grief, this is the modification discussion forum. I think this is creative and novel. Besides, it's way cooler than a chain steering wheel!

While the car would likely not go over well at a traditional Packard meet, I bet it will go over very well at other car events. I think it will create interest young and old wherever you go in Pacakrd automobiles.

Have fun,
Jim

I like the 6 spoke "sailing" design on the wheel. I agree, I think it will grab people's attention. I personally like seeing a different flare that reflects the owners personality in the car.

Not sure I like the style (and that'll be one cold grip) but the idea of a smaller diameter wheel is a good one. The effective steering ratio will be higher, with quicker response likely to result (although higher effort) Probably most appropriate for PS equipped cars, or steering effort for parking would be high.

Wondering if you do have PS, and if that's an AC vent on the dash? A '55 Clipper with factory air would be quite desirable.

Didn't you have a video of this car running in the garage a while back? I like your no-holds-barred attitude with it. I think that we could really use some exposure of nicely modified Packards at the rod and street meets. It grows interest in the brand in general, and many will remember the mania for the '56 Clipper tail lights in customizing other makes.

Hello,This case is important in a couple of ways. Firstly it allows you to remove the speaker while parked, so that thieves don't spot it, but more importantly it allows the driver to charge the device using solar rays hitting the windscreen while the car is movinghoustonairconditioners.net/ It also gives you the freedom to place the HBF-500 in an optimum position for listening and speaking.