Welcome to the list Chuck.
I too own a 68 Imperial crown convertible.
Mine is white with red interior.
I also can not get the vacuum heater and ac to work I have replaced all the
bad lines.
If you want email me at bobsmopar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx and we talk more about the
cars and some of the parts that you need.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike & Christine Trettin" <mtrettin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 10:49 AM
Subject: IML: Please WELCOME A New Member, Chuck Lehman (1968)
> New Subscriber(s): Chuck Lehman
> Email Address is: lehman@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Member Location: Oak Bluffs, MA
>
> Car(s) owned: 1968 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible dark blue metallic
w/
> white top & black leather int. (orig. cream white with a tan interior),
440
> CID V-8
>
> Self-Introduction: I purchased this car in 95 and did a body restoration,
> new top, tires, brakes incl. master & wheel cyl.& hydraulic lines, dual
> exhaust incl. exh. manifold gaskets & new carb.
> This is a really nice driving car and I intend to keep it as long as I can
> keep up with the difficult parts aquisition. She's been the star of many
> 4th of July Parades on Martha's Vineyard often carrying war veterans and
> other dignitaries.
> Currently, none of the vacuum actuated controls work. No dispursl of heat
> to the dash, vents or the floor, no ac working. 6-way power seat works
well
> and the interior in generally in good cond.
> Let me know if you would like to have a photo or this car e-mailed.
> 1. Looking for a good replacement radio (or a source to repair the
existing
> one). Would prefer a more modern replacement to the radio that would not
> require retrofitting or cutting the faceplate on the dash. Do you have a
> source that would fit a modern stereo into the existing old radio case?
> 2. Also looking for a replacement window motor driver's side rear or a
> source to rebuild the existing motor.
> 3. Would like to get a new "rear deck cover." For a lack of a better
name,
> this black vinyl sheet is stretched across from the top of the rear seat
to
> the rear body cowl and serves as a dust protection for the inside of the
> conv. top while it is down and while the top is up, serves as a rear deck.
> 4. Also could use a new parade boot for the top.
> 5. I had a difficult time securing a pair of rear brake drums for this car
> and would like to replace the marginal used ones I obtained with new ones
if
> available.
> 6. Desperatly need new rear traction bar bushings and can't find a
listing.
> Any suggestions from club members would be appreciated.
> As this is the only Chrysler I own, I have no spare parts to offer.
> Thank you for anything you can offer for support.
>
>
>
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