Questions about removing chrome on 57 Imperial

[Philippe Courant <accf-club@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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>  how to get the
> chrome off the front fenders and the Imperial signature off the fenders
If you talk about the die-cast moldings which run from "T" over headlight
and curve around the fender ther's 5 or 6 bolts you can reach from the wheel
opening. To remove those at front of molding you'll have to remove the fender
splash (metal) shields in front of the wheels which are bolted to inner fender/radiator
yoke. Itsn't very easy to remove the front bolt because it is very far in
the headlight "pocket". Need light, extension sockets etc..
The "Imperial" scripts have 4 or 5 studs with small snaps at rear (or only
pressed into inserts i don't remember well). You must put your arm between
fender and inner fender, ther's a rubber (2 " wide) which closes the gap
between them and then find the rear of studs. If i remember well the "crown"
are only pressed fit in the fender in small inserts.
About trunk ther's an adjustement on the 2 torsion bars: 3 elongated holes.
problem is to remove the bar from the hole and put in another (lower i think).
With the weight of the trunk it's very difficult  . You must support the
trunk when you adjust it. And beware, the torsion bar can easily jerk and
cause injuries !
About windows, remove door panels , lower the glass then remove the two plastic
"rollers"  and glass stops (at top). Then slide the glass assy. from top
of door.


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