Not a stupid question.

[Jim Gathmann <jim_gathmann@xxxxxxxxx>]

It could be that Chrysler wanted to keep a unique body
type for each Imperial starting in the 80's.

Remeber, the 90's Imperials are classified as Y
bodies, hence the reason why I refere to AC/Y bodies
for the Dynasty/5th Ave/New Yorker/Imperial (all of
which are almost one in the same in terms of the
basics... such as the suspension).

Interesting that the Y body could be used for both the
RWD 80's Imperial (is it RWD? My memory says yes....)
and the FWT 90's Imperial baised on the Dynasty.
--- Imp1983@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Boy am I glad you asked!!
> 
> ------------------------------------
> 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?
>
-----------------------------------------------------
> 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!!!
> 


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