Re: IML: 1963 Convertible, RARE

[Cynthia Martin Mcmahon <mcmahonc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm from Chicago, Ill and in 2005 I found a 1966 Imperial convertible in a garage in my neighborhood that had not been started since 1981.  I knew the owner and after some discussion  was able to obtain the car.  Since that time I have replaced the gas tank, fuel lines, brake lines, winshield, side window, main support bearing (thank you Lowell Howe) and am now in the process of  having the electric window motors rebuilt.  I was able to salvage the hydrolics for the top.  The car runs very well.  The color is triple black.  I even have the window sticker from the dealer and the orignal convertible parade boots.  This is one of 514 convertibles built that year.  I'm proud to own such a rare automobile.   I have no idea how many are still out there but I feel that i have saved a bit of automotive history  and have had fun doing it.    
jsadowski
 <jsadowski@xxxxxxx> wrote:

I've seen a fair number of 63's over the years. I'm betting the number is at
least 50 left. The least rare of all has to be the 67. It seems as though
nearly all of those are still out there.
John
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From: "greg pitman"
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Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 8:27 PM
Subject: RE: IML: 1963 Convertible, RARE


> I'v got a 63 converitable, but its not very nice. Some day it will be
> really nice.( if I live long enough) But I wonder how many 63 converts
> there are left. Only one in the UK? Maybe 10 or 15 in the whole world?
> This may be the rarest car I've ever had. I had a 31 Chrysler CD-8
> roadster, but I think there was close to 50 of them left. How many 63
> verts do you guys think are left. Lets take a count, do you have one, or
> even know of one. Let us know?
>
> david munson wrote: Sorry to but in but I too
> have a 63 convertible and I'm in the UK , I
> believe that I am the only one in the UK now.
>
> David Munson
>
>
>>From: "Tu Many Cars"
>>Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>To:
>>Subject: IML: 1963 Convertible
>>Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 18:06:41 -0600
>>
>>
>> Dear Mark;
>>
>> Thanks very much. I anticipate needing lots of help. I consider myself
>>pretty knowledgeable about cars (late 60's to early 70's) but know nothing
>>about Imperials. For instance I was not aware to look for left-handed
>>threads on the wheels. I anticipate getting myself into projects and then
>>needing help to finish. I believe I will be asking many questions of the
>>IML membership.
>>
>> When I take possession I will give details. In the meantime, I have a 63
>>convertible as the screen saver on my computer. I thought I would let you
>>know because it is a photograph of your car. By the way, my youngest
>>daughter loves it.
>>
>> I will post details in the future.
>>
>> Ray
>>
>>
>> > From: "Mark Evans"
>> > To:
>> > Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 7:06 AM
>> > Subject: Re: IML: Please Welcome Returning Member, Ray Fabricius
>> >
>> >
>> > > Great News Ray! Good to hear you found an elusive convertible. I'm
>>still
>> > > waiting for mine toget get its final coat of paint so it can come
>> > > back
>>to
>> > > Austin. Let me know if you need anything '63 related. Should be able
>>to
>> > > point you in the right direction!
>> > >
>> > > Mark Evans
>> > > 1963 Imperial Crown Convertible
>> > > http://www.imperialclub.org/~maevans/MyImperial/index.html
>> > > 1968 Dodge Polara 500 Convertible
>> > > http://www.imperialclub.org/~maevans/MyPolara/index.html
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
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