Truer words have never been spoken. I deal with GM parts and owners
everyday. Never will I walk into a parts store and say I got a 350 with a
four bolt main. (A Mopar 350 would be nice though. I will never have a GM
part on my Mopar.
Ray
64 Imperial
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Patterson" <hilljack7@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 7:59 PM
Subject: Re: IML:why gm anything? this isn't a gm list!
> Actually, there will NEVER be a day I intentionally put a GM part on my
> Imperial or any Chrysler product. I've got restorers in my family who work
> on vehicles much more obscure and rare than my 68 Imperials or any late
50's
> or early 60's who would never install a non-original style part. It's one
> thing to modify something to make it work, especially if it's a part
> completely out of sight. But to me, seeing that GM alternator or GM
anything
> under the hood screams "Gow Job" to me. The older members of the list will
> understand what I'm referring to. If anyone recommends non-original
parts,
> then they hardly have
> any enthusiasm for restoration, I'd think.
> If you want to build a street rod, build a street rod. Just don't claim
you
> "restored" it. What you have actually done is modified the car, making it
> something other than what it was from the factory.
> I prefer to keep my Mopars, especially my Imperials, All Mopar. That way I
> don't kill the value with
> non-original modifications. Also, I just feel they are more reliable that
> way.
> If I had wanted a GM, I'd have bought one, but 25 years of fixing them for
> others, was enough for me.
> Phil
> PS: By the way, shouldn't this kind of modification be considered
off-topic
> for this list?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Crown58imp@xxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 5:41 PM
> Subject: Re: IML:why gm anything? this isn't a gm list! was gm alternator
>
>
> > Though I hope that I can keep my '58 totally Mopar, I see a bleak future
> for
> > Mopar repros. That's why most catalogs that deal with early Hemi parts
> sell
> > mostly conversion kits to use GM components. As sickening as that
sounds,
> in
> > the future when you can no longer get Mopar water pumps, power steering
> > pumps, pulleys, and other miscellaneous you'll have two choices. You can
> put
> > your Imperials out to pasture or you can buy some of these conversion
kits
> > and keep them running. Right now you can't even find a correct
carburator
> for
> > a 392 Hemi without driving yourself nuts. The same goes for an AC
> compressor.
> > Unfortunately, the new owners of Mopar have enthusiasm for
retro-styling,
> but
> > none for restoration of their own products. On the other hand, GM and
Ford
> > both manufacture factory-built reproduction parts for people who restore
> > their products. As much as it may sicken you sir, there will come a time
> when
> > you will have to buy a GM alternator, GM p/s pump, GM a/c compressor,
and
> GM
> > water pump to keep your Imperial on the road.
> >
> > Doug
> > 58 Crown coupe
> >
> >
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