Technology, and our Imperial's "purity"
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Technology, and our Imperial's "purity"



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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