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2150 [ 2126 ] Custom Super Clipper Eight Long WB Sedan
| Model Information | |||||
| YEAR: | 1947 | SERIES: | 21st | ||
| MODEL BODY: | 2150 | MODEL CHASSIS: | 2126 | MODEL NAME: | Custom Super Clipper Eight Long WB Sedan |
| VIN NUMBER: | *MISSING* | THEFT NUMBER: | *MISSING* | BRIGGS/OTHER NUM: | *MISSING* |
| General Information | |||||
| STATUS: | Current Owner | STATUS DATE: | |||
| ACQUIRED WHERE: | Spring Lake, MI | ACQUIRED DATE: | |||
ACQUIRED CONDITION: | Poor | OWNER: | Don Skotty | ||
OWNED LOCATION: | Colorado Springs, CO | OWNED CONDITION: | Average | ||
| ORG DEALERSHIP: | DELIVERED DATE: | ||||
| Interior Information | Exterior Information | ||||
INTERIOR CODE: | PAINT CODE: | PAINT NAME: | Black | ||
INTERIOR DESCRIPTION: | Heavilly damaged by the ravages of time and vermin. Complete and rusty. | EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION: | Front end of car had sunk into dirt so consequently there was extensive lower body rust. | ||
| Drivetrain Information | |||||
ENGINE: | 356 (8 cyl, 165 hp) | ENGINE SERIAL: | *MISSING* | ||
| TRANSMISSION: | 3 Speed Manual With OD | ||||
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VEHICLE HISTORY/ PROJECT STATUS: | This car was found at a salvage yard in Michigan, where it had been stored in a shed for many years. It bore a 1951 California license plate (9L7355). Car was transported to Colorado Springs to begin a frame-off restoration. When the engine was pulled, we determined the block was badly cracked, so given the overall derilect condition of this car, I decided to significantly customize it. I decided to make it a fully modern 7 passenger convertible sedan. The to has been cut off, the frame and bolstered, panels refabricated, chasis finished with mustang II front-end, GM inline 6 modified to produce 4 HP, and air suspension. The rear doors have been re-hinged off the C pillar (suicided). My biggest concern has been the engineering for the convertible top. I've been trying tolocateas much information as I can on the '47 Derham convertible sedans. Completion is expected in 21. | ||||
| Vehicle Modifications | |||||
MODIFICATIONS: | Body: converted to convertible top and suicide rear doors/p pInterior: New partition. Partition window frame lowers into base when top is lowered. Parition window is functional within the moveable partition is in the up position (does that make sense?). Power windows and door locks. Modern command center (guages, NAV, cell phone interface, audio controls, front & rear camera -- very similar to the Mercedes Benz telematics) is hidden behind radio speaker grill, Grill retracts into dash and command center extends to comfortable driving position when desired.. All original gauges and instruments will be retained and working to retain the wonderful 1947 look./p pChassis: GM inline 6 (painted packard engine green)turbo-charged to produce 400 hp, with 4 speed automatic transmission. 4 wheel disc brakes.Air ride suspension, dynamic cruise control (also ala Mercedes, parking assist,AC, PS, PB,ABS, and Stability Control. 12 volt system with dual batteries./p pThis is a fully modern interpretation of the 1947 Derham convertible sedan./p | ||||
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