Re: IML: 1954 Crown Imperial Limousine-WPC meet 2005

["jsadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>]

Perhaps that was the reason he left the car on the street. Altering such a 
car would be sure to draw a lot of negative comments at an all Mopar 
gathering such as WPC.
John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 11:12 PM
Subject: Re: IML: 1954 Crown Imperial Limousine-WPC meet 2005


Liberties taken in restoration? Sounds more like mutilation to me much like 
that 75' Imperial on Ebay that had the fake exhaust pipes sticking out of 
the fenders. Those limousines are extremely rare, to fit one with Chebby 
brakes and the incorrect drivetrain goes beyond reasoning. Besides when did 
Suburbans come out with anything other then drums on the back. When you have 
a car produced in only three digits, with unique features such as the 
Ausco-Lambert disk brakes, they should be preserved not "Restified". This is 
almost as bad as taking a Ghia Limo and chopping the roof. I just hope that 
your friend put the original pieces away somewhere so it can be changed 
back.
Best Regards
A. Foster
1954 Imperial Newport
Will be restored to original factory spec mechanically.
 ----- Original Message ----- 
 From: mopar48291@xxxxxxx
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 Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 9:51 PM
 Subject: IML: 1954 Crown Imperial Limousine-WPC meet 2005


 Randy;
 The car you saw on the street belongs to John Lloyd of Santa Monica.  I 
don't know why he didn't enter the car in the show, but I don't think he was 
able to stay for long.  It is a beautiful and impressive car and is just as 
nice to drive as it is to look at. I know as I drove the car at one of the 
Southern California Imperial Owners Club statewide meets a few years back. 
John took some "liberties" in restoring the car as it has 4 wheel disc 
brakes from a Chevy Suburban and a later 392 cid Hemi and Torqueflite along 
with a steering column and wheel from a '65 Chrysler.  Your daughters have 
good taste!
 Cheers,
 Roger
 Phoenix, AZ




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