Hello & Welcome Cfcatt,
I found This Data that, May Help You,
It Is So Easy To Google For Info.

This is a subject that most RV'ers know very little about -- wheel lug nut torque.

If your Winnie uses Budd wheels (identified by a square-headed inner "spool" holding the inside tire, and a larger lug nut holding the outter wheel), your inner torque has to be 275 - 300 ft/ lbs; the outter torque is between 325 and 350 ft/ lbs.  IF YOU ARE USING A REGULAR LUG NUT WRENCH, YOU CANNOT TORQUE THEM PROPERLY!!!!

If your Clipper uses a single lug nut to hold both wheels, these are called "Pilot Hub" wheels.  The torque on each lug nut has to be around 300 - 350 ft/ lbs.  Again, you are not going to be able to torque them properly.  The Budd wheels use 450-500 ft/ lbs for both the Budd nut and the lug nut.

If you must remove your lug nuts, torque them as tight as you can with your lug nut wrench, then drive slowly to a truck stop or truck tire shop and have them re-torqued to specs.  Take To Big Rig Tire Shop, They Have A Multi Torque Wrench.
Mine Goes To 200 Lbs.

The Rear Dual Wheels On A 1975 Clipper Are Budd 16.5 Rims,
The Fronts On 1975 Uses Truck or Van1 Ton Rims.

If you Need More Info, I Can Copy Out of My Owners Dodge Parts Maintenance Manual.

Take Care & Be Safe,

Clipper Joe

Ps; Make Sure Rear Dual Rims, Make Sure Lining Pin In Used & Valve Stems Are At
180 Degrees.

Hello, I have a 1975 Clipper with the 360 engine; I am restoring this Clipper I bought back in 2011, I am replacing the tires and was wondering if someone could share with me the Front and rear lugnut torque specs. 16.5" wheels, Pin on rear whees hub locking the inner wheel to the hub.

Thanks

Cully,
Hello & Welcome,
Any 1975-1979 Dodge B-300 Van 3/4 Ton
Will Work. Try Your Local Wrecking Yard, They
Have A Hot Line From Wrecking Yards All Over.
Also Check  Vtg.Auto Glass Shops.
I Will Try And Make A Few Calls to see If I Can
Find You One.

What State Are You In??
Hope This Helps,
Clipper Joe

Our 1977 Clipper "The Diggler" has a severely damaged windshield. Still in tact, but not looking very good!

We have tried EVERYWHERE to find a replacement and have had no luck. We are even told it is obsolete and not made any more.

Anyone have one? We have money!
-or-
Anyone know a way to keep the cracks from spreading in case we just need to ride it out with this one?
-or-
Anyone know a windshield that could work to replace it? We know the part number is DW00760 and not looking good to find one. Probably unrealistic, but anyone know a windshield that would be "close enough" to act as a substitute? (if such a thing can be done in the world of windshields)

Looking for any experience, strength and hope the ACOC has to offer. Thanks as usual and safe travels, guys!

-Cully

This unit is now sold.  Thanks everyone!

Hello SierraJoe,
Hope You & Your Family Had A Wonderfull Christmas.🎄🎄
Seems Like You Did A Good Job In Getting Your Clipper,
Ready For Winter. Antifreeze, Is A Great Idea. Joe Do You Have Covers Over Your 14 in x14 in Vent Covers?
They Have Them At Walmart, About $25.00 Each.
If You Do Not, Would Be A Good Idea, To Put A Small Blue Tarp On Top Of Kitchen & Bath Vents & set A Few 4inx4in Boards On Tarp, Keep It Down On Wind. It?s Also A Good Idea To Check Inside After A Few
Bad Rain/Snow Storms, For Any Leaking.
Also Put Inside A Large Drum Of Damp It
To Maintain Moisture Level, And Control Any Mildew..
One Other Thing, Have You Got Your CB Yet? I Will Be Soon Listing Some Dodge Van Nos Parts In Another Post, Since I No Longer Have My Clipper  ?Wilson?.
I Have A Cobra 29 40 Channel Chrome Anniversary Model Used 1 Time & Have A 48 in Fire-stick Antenna. And Many Other Parts.
Need To Clean Out Garages.

Have A Wonderful & Safe New Years 2021,

Clipperjoe

Hi Clipper Joe, nice to hear from you again! Thanks for all the help you have given me with our Clipper. Currently our Clipper is in dry dock for the winter at the side of our house. I have the fresh water drained, water tanks empty and the traps and toilet filled with RV antifreeze till spring. Happy to report she ran great this season after replacing the thermostat, clutch fan and installing a new power steering pump. She ran cool and smooth. We weren't able to get out much last summer as we couldn't camp in our usual spots because they were always full of people escaping Covid from the valley. I had never seen so many people in my life in our local mountains. Nice to see people getting out, but bad for boon docking, way too crowded for us. I did buy a CB radio to install but will have to think about which type of antennae will work best. Magnetic wont work as I need a good metal ground plane. I'm thinking dual antennas mounted on the mirrors. I'm also planning to install new brakes all around and replace the rubber brake hoses. While I'm at it, Ill also repack the wheel bearings.

Hope everyone is well!

SierraJoe

Hi All Clipper Owners,
Has There Been A Problem In Posting?
I Posted A Month Ago, Hoping On Being Able To Answer A Few Of Your Posts.
Sorry To See, There Is No Activity On This Site. I Sold My ?1977 Clipper Wilson?
I Now Have A 2002 36 Foot Monaco Diesel Pusher.
Have Just Changed Out My Front & Rear Analog TV?s & Installed New Digital Flat Screen TV?s & Installed
A New King Jack HDTV Antenna.
If Anyone In Clipper-Land, Needs Help With TV Upgrade, Please PM Me, I?ll Try And Give You Some Help.

Hope You All,
Stay Safe & Happy Holidays,

Clipper Joe

Hi There,

I Have One Last Note: Even That The ACOC Has Kind Of Slowed Down A lot.
This Forum Still Running. This Is For All You Clipper Owners To Share Info, That You Have Found When Working On The Best RV Ever Built, For Sure, The Are Well Over 40 Years +
I Have Since Sold My 1977 Rear Kitchen. But Try To Help With Questions For Those Old Mopar & Chevy
RV?s.
This Is Still Open For You All To Share Info On Your Clippers.
Please Keep It Going. I Check In From Time To Time To Answer Question As Needed.

So Keep Posting Your Questions, We All Will Find The Answers In Clipper Land,

Good Luck Happy Trails,
Clipper Joe

Hello All You Clipper Folks Out There,
Hope This COVID-19 Virus, Has Not Kept You From Clippering.
Wear Masks & Social Distancing.

I Have Sold My Clipper, But Found This Is A Great Time To Do Maintenance On You RV.
And Remembering, Winter Is Coming Remember To Seal Those Roof Hatch?s,

Have A Happy Holidays,

Clipper Joe