Re: IML: Seeking Input on a Cousin Car

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The pictures look pretty decent, but again, there is little information
and the guy is quite proud of the car--$27 grand as a "buy it now" price.
I know where to get the compressor rebuilt for abut $300, including
shipping.  HOw does he know the air components work, if the compressor
doesn't?

JOhn


>
> The 1954 Chrysler New Yorker came with a 331-cid hemi, with the DeLuxe
> series having a 4-bbl carb.  The 1954 Custom/Crown Imperials used the
> 4-bble carb verison of the 331 hemi, which first appeared in 1951 and
> last used in 1955.  The American 1956 Windsor used a poly version of the
> 331.
>
> The wheel covers are, IMHO, tacky wannabe wire wheels.  The wide whites
> are not correct for a 1954 with that width dying out at the beginning of
> the 1953 model year.   I doubt that the paint is original ,which also
> places doubts about other ascpects of the car..
>
> Loved the comment, "It has all working A/C equipment except the
> compressor". Like saying it has all working powertrain except the
> engine.
>
> This car is up for sale by a dealer.  Photos are too slick with few
> important details shown on the car and there not too many private
> sellers who put "View out other auctions" on the page..  Mind you, not
> all photos appeared and when right clicking the mouse to use "Show
> Photo" results in a small window "Images Copyright Find Great Cars"
>
> Personally I would keep looking.  There are 1953-55 Imperials out there
> that can be had for less and from more open sellers.  If you love
> Exner's work, look for a 1955 Imperial.  The 1954 models had Exner's
> touch on the trim, but the basic body was done before his arrival.  The
> 1954 DeSoto and Chrysler bodies were a carry-over from 1953 which in
> turn was a major overhaul on the 1949-52 body.   Exner would give the
> body one last revamp for 1955, although the changes were so great it is
> hard to tell the origins of the body.
>
> Bill
> Vancouver, BC
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: YBSHORE@xxxxxxx
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> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 6:16 AM
> Subject: IML: Seeking Input on a Cousin Car
>
>
> Gentleman,
>
>     What type of motor would be powering this beauty?
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170000877533&ssPageName=STRK:MEBI:IT&ih=007
>
> It seems the lister is none too versed in his own car?  I am looking for
> a "complement" for my 1956 4 door Imperial sedan and though I prefer to
> stay in the Imperial mode as I have developed many contacts and quite
> the education building my pride, as it were, for some reason only a few
> Imperial models of the sixties really do it for me so I lean toward the
> 50's vintage for the full effects of horsepower coming of age as well as
> the amenities, re: a/c, p/w, p/s and though this is obviously not an
> Imperial, I have become a fan Walter's (and particularly early Virgil
> Exner) production tendencies and this piques my interest, unless there
> is an Imperial fellow member who, has and is willing to part with, their
> love to a fan and growing aficionado who sops up the help of Dick,
> Elijah, Rodger and Gabby, and the other incredibly helpful members of
> this site and the vendors who are so instrumental in keeping/bringing
> our loves to life as I would faithfully. Thanks one and all always.
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Jack/ybshore  1956 Four Door Sedan Imperial
>
> PS  My nickel on the IML Emailing:  I have never read anything from any
> posting that I did not learn something from, whether it pertained to my
> particular vehicle or not........furthermore, I would rather see an IML
> message on my screen for I KNOW it will be "fun", if not, as I saw
> before on another well put posting:  the button is called DELETE if you
> do not want to read it and if you are so busy in your caught up life
> that postings are an issue for you, I strongly suggest a ride on
> infinite proportion in your classic with no phone or radio for a good
> chill out!!!!!!!!!
>
>
>
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