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Re: Cortes121's 1955 Clipper Custom
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Using the "Seek" app on my iPhone, it identified it as a "Rough skinned Newt" - I just took him for a Packard fan. :)

Posted on: 2020/12/6 22:01
- Anthony

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Re: Cortes121's 1955 Clipper Custom
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Those guys and gals help me all the time when I'm working at my Oregon High Desert shop!

Posted on: 2020/12/7 2:50
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Quote:

cortes121 wrote:
Using the "Seek" app on my iPhone, it identified it as a "Rough skinned Newt" - I just took him for a Packard fan. :)


We ain't got none of them critters in North Carolina.

Posted on: 2020/12/7 18:52
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Re: Cortes121's 1955 Clipper Custom
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Don,

I bet you'd see quite a few there!

R1lark,

These critters are fairly new to me as well, coming from the southwest!

Tonight I spent some time looking over the paperwork in the car. I grab some good shots of the original documents given to the original owner, it's a shame one is in such bad shape. I wonder, are nice copies available in the documentation section of this site? I haven't seem to locate any yet. If it would be of interest to anyone for preservation sake, I could upload scans of my documents...

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Posted on: 2020/12/7 20:37
- Anthony

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Re: Cortes121's 1955 Clipper Custom
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Today I buttoned up the front brakes and went hunting for the BTV. Let's just say it fought me pretty good. A couple of bruised knuckles, but it's out. The two brake lines that came off the distribution block on the back of the master cylinder snapped, which I half expected. So I'll need to make 2 new lines, but they're thankfully fairly short. All but one bolt that holds the floor plate to the BTV vacuum chamber came out. One is stubborn and even snapped loose the nut that I assume was tack welded to the BTV vacuum chamber. Gonna have to get the cutting disc out to remove it later. The top of the master cylinder appears to me to have been reinstalled in the wrong direction (the filler cap is directly under the steering column). I soaked the whole thing in PB blaster, hopefully the flat head screws work loose or I'm in for more work.

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Posted on: 2020/12/11 17:35
- Anthony

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Re: Cortes121's 1955 Clipper Custom
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Usually the 4 bolts holding the unit to the plate come out easily The nuts are part of the unit and by supporting the unit with rags or a block so it will sit in the car once bolts are removed, the floor plate can also be removed. Once that is off it gives a fair amount of access to undo the tubing.

If the lines were so bad they snapped you might want to think about replacement of lines and hoses anyway. I was unable to do a decent double flare in steel tubing so replaced mine using premade lengths of 3/16 steel tubing available from NAPA. The line going to the rear wheels did require two pieces with an inline connection fitting hidden above one of the body supports but was able to get the other pieces in lengths that worked well. A couple did require a slight artistic license in bending to take care of a couple of inches excess length but nothing out of the ordinary.

Posted on: 2020/12/11 17:58
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You can buy individual, a partial or full set of brake lines with all the prober factory bends from Classic Tube. I would never dream of making my own when they are available but part of that is due to my shop being so rural and my time there so limited.

Posted on: 2020/12/12 17:34
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Don,

Thanks for letting me know, I'll give Classic Tube a call. One small snag, the brake line heading to the rear brakes might have been modified - I'm not 100% sure since I don't know the stock configuration - my line has a connector with a diversion to the Mico Lever Lock (hydraulic brake lock). Does anyone has a picture of the stock configuration of the brake line right below the driver side floor?

I cleaned up the tank a bit more this morning. I also removed the sending unit. Took a peek inside. Safe to say its pretty nasty. I also tested the sender with a multimeter and as expected the Ohms jump all over the place. I also don't see a float? Or is this how it is supposed to be? Either way I'll have to grab a ford one as I have seen others suggest (would love to know which one).

I also started on the driver's side door today. The Door refuse to close for some reason. Might have something to do with the 900 levels of rust coating all the components. I got the door panel off and now I'll study up on the door locks tonight.

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Posted on: 2020/12/12 22:04
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There should be a float and the unit itself is bad but you can get a new one at Napa if you ask for 1957 Thunderbird.

I'm not sure what the device is you're talking about the brake line but it should run back to the tank without any detours. Based on the condition I'm seeing in the photos all your brake and fuel lines should be replaced and Classic Tube should have both. They have a stainless option too and if you go that route, be sure to specify to also supply the fittings in stainless.

When buying these longer tubes, anything over 8' in length has to be trucked so Classic Tube will offer to coil them up to save on shipping but I prefer to keep them straight and pay the extra. They can also cut it and put in a connector but that's not advisable either as it's just one more place that could possibly leak.

Posted on: 2020/12/12 22:13
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Re: Cortes121's 1955 Clipper Custom
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Took some time today to start on my cleaning/rust treatment of the gas tank. I called a place to boil it and they said they aren't allowed to do that anymore, and it would be upwards of $400 to cut it open and clean it. Well, that's not in the budget, so I turned to DIY solutions... which brought me to Sterosol milkstone remover (phosphoric acid). I first degreased the tank with "purple power" and then rinsed the tank, trying to get as much debris as I could out (found the float in pieces in the tank). I've got the acid sitting in the tank currently. I took a picture after 6 hours and it's doing a fine job. Below are before and afters. Should be good to rinse out in the morning.
Also, I had my helper to assist me. :)

On another note, I spent some time on the doors - three open and close, not perfectly but they'll stay closed which iOS a win for now. Passenger side front door is stuck close and has been since I got the car. I'll get to it, one day.....

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Posted on: 2020/12/18 21:43
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