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Solved FW #36: Western Clipper by Brooke Stevens, 1937
« on: November 18, 2020, 11:32:36 AM »
Please be so kind and identify this car for one point! May you imagine its purpose too?

Good luck and have fun....
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Re: FW #36
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2021, 02:49:04 PM »
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Re: FW #36
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2021, 09:40:52 AM »
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Re: FW #36
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2021, 10:20:25 AM »
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Re: FW #36
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2021, 07:28:34 PM »
This is a 1937 Western Clipper, designed to be a mobile sales office by well-known designer Brooks Stevens. It is said to have been built on an International Harvester cabover truck chassis, using a flathead Ford V8 for power. Similar vehicles were built over the years, and their spec changed, some even adapted to be front wheel drive.
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Re: FW #36
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2021, 08:11:54 PM »
LOCKED! It is not Ford powered, like the Johnson Wax housecar, and this car is not front-wheel-driven..., but it is a 1937 Western Clipper, designed by Brooke Stevens.
For a company and a special purpose they needed. If you can tell me, the point will be yours!
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Re: FW #36
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2021, 09:44:07 PM »
"They were built for the Western Publishing Company of Racine, Wisconsin to be used as mobile sales offices."

The original engine was replaced by a Chevrolet 327ci. V8 from the 1960s. This would have increased the power available from 85 horsepower to 250-350 horsepower, depending on tune. This is a heavily built truck, possibly loaded with printed materials, so it certainly could use the added push.
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Re: FW #36
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2021, 03:05:10 AM »
Perfect! One more point for you!
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Re: Solved FW #36: Western Clipper by Brooke Stevens, 1937
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2021, 07:51:59 AM »
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Re: Solved FW #36: Western Clipper by Brooke Stevens, 1937
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2021, 05:48:47 PM »
Thank you! Thanks also for the additional picture. This was a good looking example of the era and type.
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