Re: IML: Paul W. and his '56 and '65 Imperials & Maintenance

[Marco <marco@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The site is still online (I used the search button, Kenyon ;-) ):
http://www.imperialclub.com/IML-specific/Spotlight/Nov03/index.htm

Also you'll find pictures of Paul's 56 Imperial on my site too:
http://www.1956imperial.de/cars/paul4drhardtop/paul4drht_en.htm

Thanks to Paul!

Marco
www.1956imperial.de


randalpark@xxxxxxx schrieb:
> Thanks for the compliments Joe! If it is still out there, check the 
> November 2003 Spotlight on the OIC website. I think there are pictures 
> of both cars included there.
>
> From a distance, the answer to the brake line question would be yes, 
> replace them. My reason is that brake fluid turns cruddy after years 
> of sitting. Even if the lines don't leak, crums or globs of rotten 
> fluid can break lose and interfere with the braking action. I suspect 
> many folks who have been unhappy with the brakes on these cars have 
> experienced a combination of this problem in addition to other worn 
> parts and incorrect adjustment. All of my Imperials have excellent 
> functioning original braking systems. Unless you plan on using your 
> car to run a race down a curvy mountain road, I don't think that you 
> need to convert the brakes. They will serve you well if they are 
> properly maintained, and the car is driven sensibly.
>
> Paul W.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Strickland <jwstrick426@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Imperial Mail List <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 5:33 am
> Subject: IML: Paul W. and his '56 and '65 Imperials & Maintenance
>
>
> Paul; 
>  
> Kudos for keeping your Imperials running and stored properly. I like 
> both years. Each has its strong points. Both are beautiful cars. 
> Paul, do you have a website or could you send some *.jpg pictures of 
> your cars to the club? It would be nice to see them on-line. My dad 
> used to have a '55 model and I loved the "Million Dollar" interior, 
> especially the large steering wheel with the chrome thumb rests and 
> ribbed hand grip areas. Even the steering column cover was a beautiful 
> piece of work. The generous use of chrome trim inside really set off 
> the older Imperials and makes them look especially luxurious by 
> comparison to todays cars. 
>  
> I spent some time yesterday looking through the Repair section of the 
> Imperial Club's information. I have been wanting to get my '62 on the 
> road again and brakes are the primary consideration. I found a wealth 
> of information on the 3-Point/Total Contact brake systems in the 1960 
> Service Reference Book, Session 153. This has greater detail than 
> anything else I have seen on the '60-62 models. Based on the good 
> information there, I believe I will try once more to repair the existing 
> system before trying to convert to disc brakes. It would certainly be 
> cheaper and less trouble to do. 
>  
> A question for the group - do you think it would be best to replace all 
> of the steel brake line tubes? 
>  
> Thanks a million to all those who have had a part in gathering this 
> wealth of service information. The number of people experienced in 
> dealing with the older brake systems diminishes each year. Most current 
> mechanics have never even seen any of these and would likely not be able 
> to work on the system without causing additional problems. 
>  
> My most recent battle on my '62 was getting rid of some field mice who 
> had set up housekeeping in the trunk. I had to completely remove the 
> trunk floor carpet. That lead to also removing, scanning and cleaning 
> up an image file of the jack instructions that were glued to one of the 
> cardboard panels on the left side of the trunk wall. I am trying to 
> decide whether to try to clean the original carpet or to just replace 
> it. 
>  
> Does anyone know of a source for new carpet material like the original 
> for a '62 Custom? 
>  
> For the time being I have placed some moth balls in both the trunk and 
> the interior of the car. That seems to be keeping the mice out. I was 
> lucky with this car in that the previous owners had always kept the car 
> garaged. I have done the same myself. The dash pad has no cracks and 
> the steering wheel only has one small one. Since the interior of the 
> car is blue, I found and installed a blue plastic wrap on the steering 
> wheel to cover the crack. I have vinyl and original equipment seat 
> cover material to finish repairing the interior parts that have 
> deteriorated. 
>  
> Joe S. 
>  
>  
>  
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