61 based Limo

[Chris Boekhout <charger69@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sounds like a very interesting project...I'm something of a fabricator
myself, but I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to stretch one....Looking
forward to the "61 Stretch Limo Saga"

Chris 72 Lebaron
71 Lebaron-retired to the barn due to extreme rust
65 Sport Fury conv.
Several Dodge Chargers in various stage of decay
----- Original Message -----
From: "KerryPinkerton" <pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 7:13 PM
Subject: IML: 61 based Limo


> I have 90% decided to build a limo using my 3 61's
> instead or simply restoring one of the 4dr hardtop
> crowns.  This would entail stretching the frame and
> considerable sheet metal work but the fabrication is
> what I enjoy the most.  There was not a limo made
> using the 61's as a core so there would be no 'right
> or wrong'.  This means I would not have to be bound by
> 'original' fabrics/colors, etc.
>
> I would probably put the extra length in the C pillar
> so I can use the stainless steel roof inserts.
>
> I've tracked down a flytesweet decklid up above
> Chattanooga.  Some rust but more excuse to break out
> the welder.
>
> Kerryp
>
>
> Kerryp
>
> --- Mike & Christine Trettin
> <mtrettin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Dan Melnik wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Jeff & evryone else!,
> > > Just as a 'you might be interested' item...I found
> > this 1960 Ghia for sale
> > > in the March issue of OLD CAR TRADER . I can only
> > WISH that I had the
> > > $$$$$$$ to check this out firther for a purschase.
> > Please pass the info on
> > > to anyone you know of who might have the interest
> > and the $$$$ to
> > persueit.
> > >
> > > 1960 Chrysler Imperial GHIA, 1 of 10 built, No.#2
> > car, midnight blue
> > > exterior, navy blue leather front, broadcloth in
> > back, new brakes, new
> > > wide-whitewalls, 65k miles, $26,900 obo
> > > 918-622-6898 / or email:
> > m.loveall@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >
> > >
> > > It may already be a IML member - I have no idea.
> > Since I am a new member
> > the
> > > name may be more familiar to you right off the
> > bat!
> > > Good luck!
> > > Dan Melnik
> >
> > It's not owned by an IML member, but the owner, Bill
> > Gregory, did send us
> > some pictures of the car to post on the website:
> >
> http://www.imperialclub.com/YearbyYear/1960/Limos/Gregory/index.htm
> >
> > Best Regards,
> >
> > Mike Trettin
> > 1956 Imperial Sedan, Turquoise
> >
> >
> >