Imperial Dependability with Original Engineering

[Jeff Carrothers <jeff@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have 6 Imperials ranging from 1956 to 1964.  Many of these cars sat
dormant for as long as 12 to 15 years.  Of course these were not "turn key"
drivers when I got them out of storage, but I went through the basic systems
on the cars, serviced them, and now I have no problem with "dependability".

I feel that there is no problem with the way these cars were engineered, and
there are no modern parts that have to be put on Imperials besides the
normal maintenance items (tires, plugs, points, wires, belts, hoses, exhaust
systems , gaskets, brakes, etc.) to make them reliable/dependable.  Whenever
an original part wears out, I have mine rebuit, or find a replacement part
that is the original type.

I have never put an alternator on a generator car, installed electric fuel
pumps, used aftermarket carburetors, put on extra cooling fans, added
electronic ignition, etc... simply because the cars run great and are
dependable with the original equipment if those original systems are
maintained, serviced, and are working properly.  I drive my cars to work on
pretty days, plus take them on 600+ mile trips at least twice a year.  So
far, knock on wood, I've not had an Imperial let me down.

Do whatever makes you happy with your car.  I'm just letting you know what
has worked for me.

Thanks,

Jeff Carrothers
56,59,60,62, and 64 Imperials