Not a stupid question.

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  The Imperial/Cordoba/Mirada were clasified as J-Body cars when they were
assigned the 112 inch wheel base which up to that time was used by the M-
Body cars.  Many parts interchange between the M & J-Body cars.  Check out
www.alpar.com. If I typed this wrong add an extra "L".  It's a very good
site and explaines why they were coded as J-Body cars.
Dave U.
81 Imp
 Boy am I glad you asked!!
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> From: Jim Gathmann <jim_gathmann@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: IML: digital dashes
> Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Speaking of 80's Imperials, here's a quite stupid
> question...
>
> What body is the 80's Imperial classified as? By that
> I mean is it an M body, etc?
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> From: "Dick Benjamin" <DickB@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: IML: Body identification for Bustle-Back Coupes
> Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 21:34:15 -0700
> Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> I'm not sure this is what you are looking for, but the Imperial in
> 1981-1983 is considered the "Y" model.  The Mirada and Cordoba share
> many body and chassis parts.   As for the questions about suspension
> parts, I believe many of those interchange also, but you need to
> consult a Hollander's to be sure.
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>
> OK, first, I have been trying to figure out the answer to this question
>  forever.
>
> Now, Dick is correct in stating that "Y" is the designation in the FSM
> for  the 80s Imps.  (X and S are used for the Cordoba and Mirada, but
> I'm not sure  which is which.)
>
> SO, is this the SAME designation that they talk about on all the web
> pages  and advertisements when looking for parts and NEVER, EVER,
> seeing a "Y"  listed?
>
> You see B body, M body, E body -  yeah so???  Means nothing to me.
>
> Is there a place to look these codes up???
>
> And, what the heck is a Hollander's???
>
> Dan Wing
> Marcy, NY, USA
> Imp1983@xxxxxxx
>
> Can't find that stupid sway bar bracket ANYWHERE!
>
> Grrrrrr!!!