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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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