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5540 - Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan #5522

Model Information
YEAR:
1955
SERIES:
55th
BODY STYLE:
5522
MODEL:
5540
MODEL NAME:
Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan
VIN NUMBER:
5562-4551
THEFT NUMBER:
028223
OTHER ID NUMBERS:
*MISSING*
General Information
STATUS:
Current Owner
STATUS DATE:
08/09/2022
ACQUIRED WHERE:
Dandrige, TN
ACQUIRED DATE:
08/05/2022
ACQUIRED CONDITION:
Original Survivor
OWNER:
Deaty
OWNED LOCATION:
Maryville, TN
OWNED CONDITION:
Original Survivor
ORG DEALERSHIP:
DELIVERED DATE:
Interior Information Exterior Information
INTERIOR CODE:
43
PAINT CODE:
GB
PAINT NAME:
Moonstone Tourmaline
INTERIOR DESCRIPTION:
Current interior is all original, but fairly rough. All door cards survive, as well as the seats. They are currently covered with some cheap seat covers to save what originality is left.
EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION:
Exterior has absolutely zero rust, dings, hail damage, etc. It was sanded down and put in a primer/sealer, and paint work will begin shortly to repaint to original color.
Drivetrain Information
ENGINE:
352 (245hp, Rochester 4GC, V-Block)
ENGINE SERIAL:
*MISSING*
TRANSMISSION:
Gearstart Ultramatic
Other Information
OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT:
Unknown.

Powered antenna still works, as well as the original radio.

As far as other equipment that would be considered an option, I have no clue.
VEHICLE HISTORY/
PROJECT STATUS:
Previous owner history is unknown.

Current status is finishing paint work and restoring chrome.

The original, numbers matching 352 runs, and the Ultramatic 2-speed is currently stuck in reverse for an unknown reason.
Vehicle Modifications
MODIFICATIONS:
There are only two modifications done to this Clipper, both of which will be addressed.

1: Holley Electric Fuel Pump.
2: Edelbrock 1405 650 CFM 4BBL Carb w/ Custom Throttle Linkage.
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