IML: Forwarded Message From a Non IML Member

["Eric" <gearhead@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All, The following message was sent to the Webmonsters in search of help 
in the selling of a '74 Imperial. Please reply back to Woody if you have an 
interest either at the phone # he included at the bottom or to his email, 
Printexpediters@xxxxxxx

Thanks.
Eric
-Imperialclub Web Team
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Hi guys

Midway through restoring my '74 Imperial LeBaron I suffered a broken back in 
an auto accident.  The engine had been rebuilt, sparing no expense to get it 
right.  The trany is perfect.  New rear leaf springs and t-rods.  Rear-end 
checked out.  Trim parts, hood and trunk ornaments, replacement lenses, etc. 
collected from multiple states.  New rotors, in the box and ready to 
install.  New power window gears, switches and more, waiting for the 
upholstery refinisher.  No fluid leaks anywhere.  Sitting in my driveway 
with collector plates and new tires for almost seven years has taken it's 
toll, and even though I start and run it occasionally to keep things from 
deteriorating, the carb and brake booster seals have failed.

I was going to do the body work myself before having it professionally 
repainted, but real life is what happens while we're making other plans. 
I'm not an expert, but it no longer looks like a candidate for restoration. 
Even if I recover my health, I don't think I'd continue this project.

I'm in a classic fight with the insurance company.  I'm having to pay for my 
own medical care, and the drain on my finances and career has finally driven 
me to bankruptcy and the loss of my home.  I know it sounds too cliche'. but 
I'm having to sell anything and everything I still own trying to raise the 
money for another spinal surgery.

I don't know if there's a market for the car or it's parts, and dealing with 
doctors and lawyers doesn't leave me much energy to wheel and deal, but I 
hate the thought of seeing usable stuff hauled off as junk.  If you know of 
anyone who might be interested in saving the good parts, please let me know. 
Even if I don't see any money out of it, I'd rather give it to someone who 
could make use of it than put it in the trash.

The car's in Denver, and I'm in no shape to do much more than hand someone 
the title and keys.  My house has been foreclosed and I'll need to be out 
sometime in June, so unfortunately there isn't much time.  I wish things 
were different, but we've all got to deal with things the way they are, not 
the way they're supposed to be.

Woody Hanna
303-871-9277 



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