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I see things in a different light too. You're
compromising your Imperial's value and originality. If I was in the market for a
nice Imperial, and saw one that was still original and another modified, even if
done tastefully, if thats even possible, with GM or other non Mopar parts, I'd
take the more original Imp, just out of fear that some "boy racer" had owned it
before or the modifications weren't properly engineered. Your Imperial may oe
may not become more dependable, but any undependability before was due to
age or non-maintenence, not any problem with the original engineering which you
are changing so quickly. If what you're doing to your car makes or keeps you
happy, that's fine. But, when you're at a car show, and some local fellow with
his Camaro or S-10 full of decals, puffing oil smoke and dripping coolant, has a
nice laugh at you and comments on all the GM parts you need to keep your Mopar
running, that's when you'll have realized you turned your car into a Chimperial.
And I bet you'll find, not too many people will want to buy one of those, if you
ever go to sell. I bet your mechanic isn't that worried about the resale value
or heritage of your Imperial, that's for sure.
Make Mine and Keeping Mine, All
Mopar...
Phil
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 11:52
PM
Subject: IML: Technology, and our
Imperials
I know there are those on the list that are against doing anything
unoriginal to our old cars, but I see things in a different light. There have
been many technological improvements to automobiles since our Imperials were
designed, and I feel taking advantage of some of these technologies to keep
our old cars dependable and out on the streets for not only us as owners to
enjoy, but for everyone who sees our cars, (many for the very first time), to
enjoy also. The brake fluid canister on the '59 is a good example of a bad
design, requiring a team of three people just to check your brake fluid. As
long as you are not compromising the original powerplant and ride of the car,
I feel it is fine to incorporate some of the newer technology such as advanced
spark plugs, silicone wires, new exhaust systems, alternators, and something
most of us probably ride on, radial tires. As long as the old parts are being
saved for whenever they may be called back into action . My Imperial is
becoming more dependable by the day, and my objective is to keep it out of the
mechanics garage, and in mine as much as possible, after all I bought it for
my enjoyment, and I love to admire it's beauty everyday. I even alter the
walks I take with my dog so I can walk past my Imperial, and it's the only
time I let him sniff around as much as he likes, so I can admire my car. My
car is not ready to be put in a museum, Queen Victoria still has a life with
me. I will tell you one thing, if Chrysler was to reintroduce the Imperial in
a downsized retro style of the 1959, I would be the first in line to buy one,
but of course I would never part with my original. Bill '59 Crown
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