Re: IML: 1957 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible

[Henry Hopkins <hhrp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

That part is made of unobtainium, alas.  The piece from your car no 
doubt went to complete another convertible.  Not the same piece as for 
60 to 63, 57 piece is almost vertical at the ends ant the later ones are 
flat.  Not sure about 58s and 59s but probably same as 57.  Know about 
this as we are starting a resto of our 57 Imperial and I thought I'd 
lost those stainless pieces but found them already polished.  Had 
handled this a few years ago and you know how projects start and stop so 
we're finally getting to it.  Delivered it to our restorer this past 
week.  Anyway, I will keep my eyes/ears open for you.  You might try 
Lowell Howe in Patterson Ca at 209-892 3464 or cell 209-581-6221.  Cell 
is better.  He has maybe two or three Imperial cvts. that are very far 
gone so he may be willing to let go some of the trim pieces if he still 
has them.  Please use my name Henry Hopkins.  We have  dealt with Lowell 
for many years  on more than several projects.  He's pure gold.

Henry
510-234-9649

P. S.  I do know of a source to have those pieces remade. Years ago I 
was desparate for some trim pieces for  a car and I found a source that 
has excellent references.  Expensive, of course.  so that's your back-up 
plan. 
Also the end pieces are triangular and I don't have a set of those so if 
you find what you're looking for plus the end pieces, try for a second 
set of end pieces or maybe I can use yours to have a set cast for us.  
There's a fellow in France in the IML who sent me a pic of the end pieces.

Thanks, Henry

David Roney wrote:
> Im  looking for the chrome trim piece for my 1957  Imperial conv. that 
> goes from one side of the to the other. Where the boot snaps over the 
> conv. top. Would anyone have this part or a parts # for it!  PLEASE 
> HELP ME IF YOU CAN. THANKS  FROM DAVID RONEY!  droney1212@xxxxxxxxxx
>
>
> David Roney
> 913-638-6711 cell
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. 
> <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51438/*http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs> 


-----------------  http://www.imperialclub.com  -----------------
This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please 
reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be 
shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the
Administrators should be sent to iml.webmonster@xxxxxxxxx
To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm