Re: IML: 1957 Trim Tag Page

["Michael Howlett" <collyman1@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Dave,

I have 2 of those '57's with TRIM - 51.

It translates to GREY vinyl with basketweave trim.

On one of my cars it's looks like they used half blue and half grey trim vinyl throughout the interior, and on the other car it is all the same shade of grey throughout, and both cars have "light straw" colored basketweave on the lower portion of the trimwork.............  I don't really understand the grey/blue mix, but both cars are completely original Customs.

Also, Phillipe's French website has some more info on the trim colors and trim tag numbers.

Feel free to e-mail me if I can assist you in your restoration.

Cheers,

-Mike in Oregon

 

On 6/5/07, David Dimitriou <macedonxx@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I noticed a few things for this page.

http://www.imperialclub.com/Part/Body/Tags/1957.htm

From my 57 4 dr Southampton tag

MDL = 179

This line from the table on the page seems to be wrong.

348 = Rear Window, Upper Portion Shaded (332 required), 2 dr H/T only

My tag is coded for 348 and the car does in fact have the rear windshield shading. The car is actually optioned up pretty nice for a base model. They are as follows:

265	Route (unknown meaning)
321	Radio - Electro Touch Tuner
323	Heater - custom conditionaire
324	Defogger, rear window (N/A conv)
325	Power brakes
326	Power front seat, 6 way
327	Power steering.
328	Power window
331	Vanity mirror
332	Solex glass
334	Mirror, tilt type
335	Mirror, left outside
344	A/C unit (323 required)
348	Rear Window, Upper Portion Shaded (332 required), 2 dr H/T only
349	Dual Headlights
356	Electro-Touch Radio, Imperial
357	Flitesweep Decklid, Imperial

That's what's on the tag. It has some other stuff like stone guards, windshield washer, etc. On the car, look factory, but not on the tag.

Anybody know the details of TRIM = 51?

Looks like it was once light blue. Sleeping under the Texas sun for quite a few years has faded it out to almost a tan.

Wish me luck on waking this one up. Very very complete, but a very long way to go to get her back on the road.

regards,
Dave