Re: IML: Chris S's 67 Crown Convertible

[Christopher H <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Title: Re: IML: Chris S's 67 Crown Convertible

Hi again, Chris...

Production figures are on the website <http://imperialclub.com/Yr/1967/production.htm>, and for 1967 there were only 577 sold.

Nearly all were white or Haze Green like yours (just kidding, though those do seem to be among the more popular colors).

It’s a great testament to Imperial quality that you can’t tell a 144,000-mile car from a 244,000-mile car. Good luck and hope you’re enjoying its second quarter-million miles soon!

Chris in LA
67 Crown 4dHT
78 NYB Salon


On 12/3/06 11:06 PM, Chris Strohmeyer at chrisstroh@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Thx the other Chris!
>  
> I don't have pics yet as I drove the car directly into my garage and started brake work on the front end. The disk brakes were metal to metal the worst I've seen so I've had to replace the rotors and pads and might have to do the calipers.  I was told it had 144k miles but after looking at the receipts it was 244k miles on the body. I bought it from the original owner and he kept every receipt for it, and for all those miles it still looks great but has mechanical issues that I'll resolve over the next few months.  The engine and tranny only have 30k on them but the rear end is whurring on acceleration. It has the sure grip rear end.
> This baby also has the optional AC. It's light green with dark green interior and a black top. I'll pics when the car is out of the garage as it is too big to photograph in one picture!
>  
> As my profile states this is the second 67 Imperial convertible I've had. The first one I bought 30 years ago for $75.00!  Does anyone know what the production #'s are?
>  
> Thx,
> Chris in Petaluma, Cal.
> >  
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> >  
> > From:  Christopher H <mailto:imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>  
> >  
> > To: IML (main) <mailto:mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>  
> >  
> > Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 9:39  PM
> >  
> > Subject: Re: IML: Chris S's 67 Crown  Convertible
> >  
> >
> > Welcome, Chris!
> >
> > First friendly bit of advice on  posting is to include a relevant subject line in your email. You’ll get better  response that way.
> >
> > Nothing will soften a top. If it’s in decent shape  and has been kept out of the sun, it should be ok even after 40 years, but  four-decade-old vinyl is what it is, and if the fabric is done, it’s done.  Prolonging its life is another story, and I am not a big fan of Armor All, but  some vinyl protectant (try the Meguiar’s product made for vinyl and rubber)  might defer some of the effects of aging as time marches on.
> >
> > I would  avoid operating the top when it’s cold out, or when the top is wet. Warming it  up in the daytime sunshine (since Petaluma is not too cold yet) might make the  top fabric more pliable.
> >
> > Would love to see pix of the car. What color  is it (paint, top, interior)? A 67 Crown Convertible’s always been a car I’d  love to own. Congratulations on yours!
> >
> > Chris in LA
> > 67 Crown 4-door  hardtop
> > 78 NYB Salon
> >
> >
> > On 12/3/06 9:07 PM, Chris Strohmeyer at  chrisstroh@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >
> >  
> > > Hi  all,
> > >
> > > Chris here with my first post. I have a 67 Imperial convertible  with the original top. I bought this car 2 weeks ago. Does anyone have a  definitive solution to what to apply to the top to help preserve it and  maybe make it more flexible before I risk putting it down. It's 40 years old  and I don't want to damage it.  I was thinking something like Armorall  but would like professional advice.  Any ideas?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Chris in Petaluma, Cal.