RE: IML: To custom or not to custom?

["Karl" <karlsmail@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Wow I learned more abut the cars with that question than I thought I could.
Thanks for the info on, no such thing as numbers matching.  I had no idea as
these are the first Chrysler cars I have worked with. I bought them both
because of a Hemi that is just sitting in my garage looking for a car.  I
just can't find the correct car to stuff it in.  These cars are perfect the
way they are.  It is nice to see the mix of opinions.  I still do not know
what I will do.  I have to finish the restore on the first one first.  I
could sell the Hemi still and have two restored Imperials.  If I do I will
let everyone know.  Since I got the engine every Dodge Chrysler fan googled
the Stromberg 6x2 intake.


As for customizing a car correctly.  A fellow I know that lives near by
(next door) Used to work for Codington.  So I get all the correct assistance
I need.  Building customns is an art.  The trick is knowing what not to cut
from the car.  The original car has to still be there for it to be a nice
custom.  Just my opinion.  Era correct is also one of my favorite customs.
I would never try to insult any car.
Cheers-Karl
1 and 3/4, 1960 Imperials




-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mark Evans
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 4:46 AM
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Subject: Re: IML: To custom or not to custom?

Oh yeah, we've seen customized '60's. You wouldn't be the first. I agree 
with John, a new engine is cheaper than a proper custom job.

Here's a convertible featured on ebay recently:
    http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1960/60Yellow/index.htm

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jsadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 1:52 AM
Subject: Re: IML: To custom or not to custom?


> Just as an aside , There was a 60 Imperial owner in my town that was a 
> member on this list. I saw his car a few years ago at The Goodguys 
> Southwest Nationals. It had chrome non stock wheels & a few interior mods 
> done to it. I didn't see anything wrong with it. Someone here on the list 
> made a negative comment about what he did to the car & I haven't seen the 
> car or him on the list since.
> John
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Karl" <karlsmail@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 10:29 PM
> Subject: IML: To custom or not to custom?
>
>
>>I recently bought a second 1960 Imperial 4 door custom  (yesterday)  I 
>>have
>> one in the middle of a full restore.  It is a numbers matching all 
>> original.
>>
>> The second I just got is the same.  Bad news is the engine was full of 
>> water
>> over a winter.  Cracks!!!  Now the question.
>>
>> Has anyone ever seen a custom built from a 60 Imperial?
>>
>> If in my position would you purchase a new 413ci and kind of restore it? 
>> (I
>> say kind of because it would be a different engine.)
>>
>> I ask because I am debating on making a hot rod that is similar to the
>> original to show side by side.  Paint them both the same and such.
>>
>> Just wanted to hear some thoughts on this.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Karl
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
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