1954 Chrysler Crown Imperial

["A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>]

Rich;

 True enough that my car is technically a Chrysler, but it is different enough from an ordinary Chrysler such that many parts will not interchange. In fact the 1953 and 54 Imperial have so much of their own trim, and interior details, that they might as well be in their own division. Also my car is a Custom Imperial not a Crown Imperial as it does not have the Lambert disk brakes. Another interesting detail is that my car was likely a late production model as it does not have a Chrysler badge anywhere on the outside, it only says Imperial. It obviously was built during the trasition to a seperate marque.

Best Regards

Arran Foster

1954 Imperial Newport

Needing a Left Side Taillight Bezel and other trim parts.

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From: Rich Lee

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Sent: Friday, June 21, 2002 8:02 PM

Subject: RE: IML: 1962 Crown Imperials

Hi Arran,

 

Normally, you would be right except that in '62, there were no low-volume (Ghia-built) Crown Imperials.  To clarify further, your car is a CHRYSLER Crown Imperial.

 

Thanks,

Rich

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Sent: Friday, June 21, 2002 6:42 PM
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Subject: Re: IML: 1962 Crown Imperials

Hello Tony;

 This is Arran from Vancouver island. The first thing that I should point out is that your cars are Imperial Crowns, not Crown Imperials. The Crown Imperial was the low production limousine in that year. In the case of my car, which is a 1954 Imperial, the top of the line models were all called Crown Imperial whether they were a limousine or not. The Imperial Crown was the mid range series in between the Custom and the LeBaron.

 In terms of the engines in your cars they are both the same 413. As far as I know all Imperials were manufactured in the U.S and Imported to Canada, there were no Canada only models. Even if they had Canadian only models I doubt whether mother MoPar would have bothered with funny displacements on their raised block engines north of the border.

  In terms of switching the air conditioning and auto pilot from one car to another, I think that it would be a lot of work. To install A.C on the non A.C car would involve ripping both cars apart both inside and under the hood, especially the dash. If your A.C car has a rear unit as well, even more ripping apart. Added to all of this you would likely need to get an A.C shop involved alone the way to put it all together and make it work. All of this for a feature that you may need maybe one week out of the year.

 I don't know what the differences would be between an auto pilot and a non auto pilot car but it wouldn't be near as much hassle as putting A.C in a non A.C car. If the white A.C car is decent enough I would consider restoring it and selling the black one. Not only would it be more original then swapping the features with the black car but it would likely be cheaper in the long run.

Best Regards

Arran Foster

1954 Imperial Newport

Needing A Left Side Taillight Bezel and other trim parts.

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From: Sachiko & Tony

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Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 10:40 PM

Subject: IML: 1962 Crown Imperials

Hi list I live in a suburb of Vancouver called North Delta British Columbia Canada and have picked up  two 1962 4 dr. Imperial Crowns in running condition.I will be restoring one and selling the other once I know I won't need any parts .The black Imp. is in better condition but is missing air cond. and pilot control . The white Imp has these options and I was thinking of switching them over any advice would be appreciated. I was also wondering if there was any difference in the Canadian or U.S. engine, are they both 413. One of my cars has amber front signals and the other has clear. Could someone tell which one is correct.I would appreciate any information or advice.

Thanks  Tony