Hi enzoariana,

Congratulations on your new Clipper.  The gauges not working on your Clipper is pretty common on the old Dodges. There is a voltage regulator on the back of the instrument cluster that goes out and will cause the gauges to fail. Is your oil pressure gauge also out? Usually the only gauge that works is the amp gauge as it has a separate connection. I believe that you can still find the voltage regulator on Amazon.  It's also possible the instrument cluster is bad (which is the case on my Clipper). Replacement clusters are difficult to find as they are not produced any more and any you find will be just as old as the original. Along with a bad instrument cluster on my Clipper, I also have a bad sending unit on the float in the gas tank. I decided to install separate gauges instead of finding a working original cluster. So far I have installed a new temperature gauge as I felt this was a top priority as the 440 engine likes to run hot (which mine was) and monitoring the temperature is a must. I've yet to install the new gas gauge and gas sending unit. I did bypass the amp gauge as it started failing and melting the wires from overheating. I ended up installing a USB charger with LED volt readout plugged into the cigarette lighter to monitor the charging system. When I did this, I noticed my system was overcharging and I needed a new voltage regulator (very easy to replace). As for your ignition switch wires getting hot, it could be several things. One possibility is that your ignition switch might be bad. Your ignition switch is probably in the steering column which is more difficult to replace than previous Clipper years. A good mechanic could probably trace the problem instead of throwing away money trying to guess the problem.  I found a good mechanic in town that works on classic cars when I thought I was having carburetor issues. I had to wait over a month for him to look at it and fix the problem. Almost all the problems I've had, I've been able to fix myself and I've been very thankful for the help I've received from the members on this site. It sometimes takes awhile to hear back, but have patience as the activity on the boards is not as active as it used to be as there are not as many Clipper owners as there once was.

Hello

Yes, it's still available.  If you would like to come see it, let me know when would be best for you.  I haven't started it in a while, so I'll have to make sure the gas is still good, etc.  You can contact me via email at raj@peacock.place.

Morse Johnson is this still available

 I'm looking for a wiring diagram for the tanks, panel, and water pump.
I picked up a 1980 bunk house, and the wires are not connected to any thing but the water pump and I had to repair it.
  JCBoyce

 Pump out at Hyperion sewage station, By LA air port is free, check hours because they change daily. you have to connect your hose, drain it, recycled water available.
The entrance is on Imperial, just across the street from the Pacific ocean.
JCBoyce

Hi I'm in the market for a well-maintained Clipper if anyone is selling near LA let me know!

Saw this ad and fell in love but I think I may have missed the boat
https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/rvs/d/santa-barbara-1976-dodge-american/7190427746.html

Thanks!

Max

GREETINGS,

I REPLACED THE ORIGIONAL REFER IN MY CLIPPER.  HOPE SOMEONE  LOCAL BAY AREA CAL CAN USE IT.  I BELIEVE THE COILS ARE BLOGGED OR CLOGGED.  COULDN'T FIND ANYONE LOCAL TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT COILS.  COSMETICALLY, IT IS IN REAL NICE SHAPE.
WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE A CLIPPER OWNER WHO MIGHT BE ABLE TO USE IT AT LEAST FOR PARTS! 

GONE TO A NEW HOME!

Here's one on Reno Craigslist for $2000. https://reno.craigslist.org/rvs/d/dearing-dodge-american-clipper/7201883025.html. The ad says it used to run strong but has been sitting for 4 years and needs to be towed. No battery and needs fuses.The outside looks clean and it looks like they removed the cab-over sleeper inside. If you are handy, this might be something to look at.

Looking for a well loved clipper to care for and keep alive. Please contact me at dauberasg@gmail.com if you know of any club members selling or you have a Clipper for sale.