Haven't seen the silvercrest top on a 59 or 60 but my 61 has them and they
are brushed aluminum. You MIGHT be able to make a template and just lay
it in place under the existing roof trim. The reason I say might is that
the roof has a shape in 3 dimensions, slight fore and aft and some side to
side. The only way to get this shape is on an english wheel (or press like
the factory does). I could do the english wheel but any brush finish would
have to be redone as the Ewheel would show up on the brush. Brush finish on
stainless is easy. Gently wet sand with WD40 in straight front to rear
strokes and you will have it.
Stainless is pretty hard to work.
Kerry
----- Original Message -----
From: clay-deb <clay-deb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: IML <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2002 8:29 AM
Subject: IML: 60 roof inserts
> Happy Holidays everyone
>
> Has anyone ever attempted to reproduce the roof inserts that were an
> option on the 59 and 60 Imperials.?
> It just so happens that the machine shop I work for has a fair selection
> of 303 and 304 stainless flat stock.
> It wouldn't be too hard to make a template and glue a couple of pieces
to
> the roof. (I think).
> I have never actually seen the inserts in person on an Imperial, what
> type of finish do they have?.
> I did some searching on the web site for a good close up photo but
> couldn't find any.
> Any thoughts ,comments ,or suggestions would be appreciated .
> Thanks
> Clay Smith
> 67 Crown Coupe
> 60 Custom
>
>
>
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