RE: IML Re: IML: 1964 Imperial convertible-more questions

Hello Ed and all the resr of you.

If you look in the shop manual section on the imperial club homepage, you will find in the "body and sheet metal" group, that part 6 is indeed "convertible maintenance". Also I can tell you that the top motor was used in Chrysler 64, Dodge 64, Plymouth 64, Valiant 63-64, Dart 63-64, as well as in your Imp 64. Another top motor was used in 56-63, and yet another 65 and up, that might give you some clues to where to search.

>From: Edward Trenn <imperial64@xxxxxxx>

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>Subject: IML Re: IML: 1964 Imperial convertible-more questions

>Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:25:11 -0400

>Well, I finally got the trunk to my '64 Imperial convertible open.

>In the the trunk, I was delighted to find that there was no rust

>(whew!) two good tonneau pieces (hooray!) and a very large piece of

>pearlescent vinyl. This vinyl appears to cover the ENTIRE passenger

>compartment from windshield to rear deck, with a zip-out section for

>the driver. It appears to fit into the odd grommets that are

>embedded in the dash and the sides of the car. I've seen similar

>covers for MGs and Triumphs, but NEVER an Imperial. My questions:

>1. Seeing this cover and the spotty, faded paint reminds me of a

>convertible that I've seen at shows here on the East Coast before.

>Does this ring a bell to anybody? Or am I just suffering from deja

>vu? Has anyone heard the story of this green over white '64

>Imperial? If you want to see photos of the car, go to

>http://homepage.mac.com/imperial64/PhotoAlbum11.html

>2. The fiberglass pieces are pretty grimy, but they appear to match

>the (sun-baked) white interior. Any suggestions for cleaning

>products/procedures? Can these fragile pieces be replaced? I seem to

>recall that there was somebody re-manufacturing them. How much would

>a spare set cost?

>3. How do I access the top pump? It appears to be resting behind the

>rear seat on the axle. Is this the correct position?

>4. I may just disconnect the pistons for now, an put the top down

>manually for a while. Will I have trouble reattaching them? They

>will probably need to be replaced, given that the pump is probably

>out of fluid.

>As always, thanks in advance for any answers!

>Ed Trenn

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