If you go to modelhaus.com, you will find kits for
57, 58, 61, and 62 Imperials, you will find parts to repair and replace missing
ones from cars you might already have, like bumpers, grills, ornaments, hubcaps,
windshields and frames, etc.
John
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 6:06
PM
Subject: IML: Model Kits
There is a '69 Imperial resin kit on Ebay right now. Can you provide more
about the reissue of the '57??? I am aware of the '59 from Model King, but
haven't run across the '57 anyplace. I would really like to snag one if they
are available.
Thanks!
Paul W. -----Original Message----- From: Christopher
Middlebrook < delamothe@xxxxxxxxxx> To:
mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 13:46:01 -0500
(EST) Subject: RE: IML: maybe too much coffee this morning..
That 62 AMT kit definitely was
not to scale in the engine bay region. I agree that the long ram intake
is the coolest thing under a hood. So this model falls under the "what
if" category.
I guess if you want to get creative with the sheet
metal, you may be able to shoe horn a set of these in an Imperial.
Getting to the spark plugs presents a whole new set of challenges, since
engine access at the driver's side is tough enough as it is without that
intake style!
I'm glad you're getting your model tools out.
Everyone needs to take a stab at plastic every now and then. It's
good for the soul.
Remember, the AMT re issue (under SMP) of the
57 Imperial is now available in 1/25th scale. Then, if you feel like
spending some $$, go to the modelhaus.com for some outstanding resin
models of great cars that we will seldom see offered by the current kit
manufacturers.
Also check out TKM models. They make resin kits,
and they used to have one o a 69 Imperial; the only 69 Imperial I have
ever seen in any scale. The kit is a bit rough, but with a lot of putty
and patience it can be made to look quite decent.
Chris
Middlebrook 1962 Custom Southampton
--- On Sat 03/25, mike and
linda sutton < mikanlin62@xxxxxxxxxxx > wrote:
From:
mike and linda sutton [mailto: mikanlin62@xxxxxxxxxxx] To:
mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006
10:43:02 -0800 Subject: IML: maybe too much coffee this
morning..
Hola..
Just looked at the very very kewl model
that Chris Middlebrook built, and either the coffee was kicking in
a bit hard or I dont know, but would a set of long rams actually
physically fit in a 61-63 Imperial? I always presumed there wasnt
enough clearance to the inner fenders, since the sheetmetal comes
inboard so much to create that extra wide fender horizontal surface.
The implications are overwhelming, I consider long rams one of the
holy grails of Ma Mopars engineering, as well as the sheer eye
appeal of what they are in an engine bay.
Obviously the
auto pilot would be in the way but imho a set of long rams is a
bit kewler than an auto pilot, could see the power bra ke booster
being a problem but they do make remote boosters. If this meant
not having a heat riser between the exhaust and intake manifolds ,
I could probably live with that since I dont drive a lot when its
freezing or below. Thats what block heaters are for
anyway.
Well now in the meantime I have to find another
Imperial model to build and then a model of anything with some
long rams, and get my modeling tools
out..............
Mikey 62 Crown Coupe
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