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5485 [ 5400 ] Clipper Special Club Sedan
| Model Information | |||||
| YEAR: | 1954 | SERIES: | 54th | ||
| MODEL BODY: | 5485 | MODEL CHASSIS: | 5400 | MODEL NAME: | Clipper Special Club Sedan |
| VIN NUMBER: | 5485-2487 | THEFT NUMBER: | *MISSING* | BRIGGS/OTHER NUM: | 5485-2487 |
| General Information | |||||
| STATUS: | Sold | STATUS DATE: | |||
| ACQUIRED WHERE: | Harrisburg, Ill | ACQUIRED DATE: | |||
ACQUIRED CONDITION: | Fair | OWNER: | WILLIS BIRKS | ||
OWNED LOCATION: | St. Charles , Mo | OWNED CONDITION: | Fair | ||
| ORG DEALERSHIP: | DELIVERED DATE: | ||||
| Interior Information | Exterior Information | ||||
INTERIOR CODE: | PAINT CODE: | PAINT NAME: | It Is A Blueish Grey Presently | ||
INTERIOR DESCRIPTION: | No radio all parts are there
all seats,
door panels, and headliner are
gutted.
Glass is in fair condition. No
color
visable on remaining seat
portions. | EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION: | Fair to good condition, bondo on the rear
quarters. Some rust on rear fender wells
Car was repainted 20 years ago, don't know
the color yet. | ||
| Drivetrain Information | |||||
ENGINE: | 288 (8 Cyl, 150 Hp) | ENGINE SERIAL: | *MISSING* | ||
| TRANSMISSION: | Ultramatic | ||||
| Other Information | |||||
OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT: | Power Brakes(NOW REMOVED), Automatic | ||||
VEHICLE HISTORY/ PROJECT STATUS: | pThe Clipper was started to be restored in 1989 Paint, 12 volt system ,brakes, chrome and few other items were completed. Only 456 miles put on the car since 1989, it has been in a garage since 1992 I believe. Some rust, but solid and all the parts are there. Car was dismantled to paint all areas-dash door frames ,trunk, engine compartment, interior door trim. Radio missing. pStarted on the Power Brakes and decided to convert to standard brakes. Changing out all wheel cylinders and brake lines. Next work on the electrical system. It was converted to 12 volts almost, the alternator was not hooked u and needs a bracket made. Next is the fuel tank and lines. Engine runs a little ruff and the transmission shifts and takes hold good in the small area I could test it in(no brakes) I hope to have it roatad worthy by 212 summer. Engine items done, cooling system done, DROVE IT OUT OF THE GARAGE TODAY!! JULY 28 212 pNow driving the CLipper daily and it is great! JUNE 213 pRims painted, beauty rings on, Packard dog dishes on, new white walls, fabbed new door panels, fabbed new seat covers, added some chrome trim around the edges, replaced fuel lines , had tank refurbished, insulated floors, installed carpet, added floor mats, trimmed out the door panels, added a mirror and now having fun! pSOLD ================================================= pAfter several years of fun rebuilding and driving the Clipper, I found a buyer who will appreciate the car and take care of it to bring it to the next level of work and paint. Thanks for all the hel in getting this auto road worthy and all the info about Packard. I have told the new owner about the site and hope he can learn as much as I have about the Packard. pWillis Birks p | ||||
| Vehicle Modifications | |||||
MODIFICATIONS: | Parts ordered to convert to standard brakes. Brakes completed. All of 12 volt conversion completed. Radio installed. Ballast resistor installed for ignition. Tune up parts being assembled. Headlight bulbs changed out for 12 volt as were other lamps. Gas tank and radiator repaired. Alternator working. New tires and painted rims with beauty rings. Now driving regularly. | ||||
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