Re: IML: 57-58 Rear Bumpers

[Ken Miller <kdmiller44@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mel and List -

The '57 bumpers are made up from 5 separate pieces.  There are two side 
extensions, the main body, and two oval inserts.  The '58 bumpers have 
three pieces.  The side extensions and the main body.  What used to be 
inserts are now part of the main body.  Much cheaper to make and much 
cheaper to re-chrome!

Ken Miller

Mel Wyshynski wrote:

> Ken
> Obviously I have not examined them close enough as I thought they were the
> same!
> What is the difference?
> Mel
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> From: "Ken Miller" <kdmiller44@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: IML: 57-58 Rear Bumpers
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> > I just returned from an informal car gathering here in Portland,
> > Oregon.  There were hundreds of cars: they just show up for the fun of
> > it.  I took my '61 Convertible, top down, and I guess I can say that at
> > least I had the best Imperial there.  Tons of Fords and Chevies of course.
> >
> > While there, I saw a very nice '58 Imperial Crown Southampton for sale
> > ($12,500).   It had a '57 rear bumper.
> >
> > Now I have seen other '58s with the '57 bumper from time-to-time and am
> > now wondering just how prevalent this is?  I know that we often dismiss
> > these things as "Chrysler using up leftover parts" and I suppose this
> > could be one of those cases, but thought I'd poll the electorate and see
> > if anybody has any other knowledge, thoughts or ideas?
> >
> > Ken Miller
> > Former long-time owner of two 57s
> >
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