Two into one will go

["Hugh & Therese" <hugtrees@xxxxxxxx>]

Ernie,

I may want some parts, but I still think that you should try to keep some of
the more "vulnerable" stuff yourself, that is unless you can find a buyer
for it.   My financial situation is perilous right now and though I start a
new job on Tuesday, it may be some time before I will feel "safe" enough to
buy anything.

Once you are further along, since breaking up the Crown, which is the
yellowish one you were kind enough to send me a picture, I think, is hardly
your first priority, you can try the IML classifieds and also e-bay.  As
popular as the list is, there are a lot more people out there who "only" use
the web site, as joining a list does not really appeal to them.

There is a trim piece I know for sure I want.  It would be easier to take a
picture of it, I think, than describe it.

Speaking of which, please send me pictures of the Lebanon when you can.

In conclusion, May I say how proud of you I am.  Taking on one of these old
cars is not for the faint hearted.  I predict you are going to have more
than a little fun with the brakes.  The good news is that most parts can be
rebuilt or suitable replacements exist.  Taking new cars which would have
been scrap yard bound and making one good one out of them is entirely
creditable.  There is an intact 58 sedan not too far from me which will
never be so lucky.

Hugh
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ernie Stepney" <estepney@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2003 12:57 AM
Subject: RE: IML: Two into one will go


> Hi Hugh:
> Thanks for the mail. I really don't have room to store a parts car
> especially now that I have found a 300B to purchase, actually from the
> same fellow that I bought the LeBaron from. Arran Foster has expressed
> (I think) an interest in buying the whole car for restoration, so if
> that is the case it may be preserved for the future. If not I will be
> stripping it of everything which is bolted on and having the shell and
> frame scrapped. A sad fate for a car which started with such promise 9
> 1/2 months ago, but who knew that a very solid car less engine would
> show up virtually in my back yard. The LeBaron was garage kept by the
> original owner until 1997 when the horrid street rodders got hold of her
> and ripped her heart out. Fortunately there was a good Samaritan waiting
> in the wings to keep her until I showed up. I got the Crown running
> today, rebuilt the starter and carb, 75 psi oil pressure. Found out that
> the cooling system was still full of antifreeze and was only down about
> 3 quarts after nearly 20 years. It runs great and once the oil I put in
> the cylinders burned off appeared to be almost smoke free even at 3000
> rpm. Tried the trans., after freeing up the shifter, and wonder of
> wonder forward and reverse gears. So to sum it up, if somebody wants to
> restore the Crown it will go to a new home, less engine and trans., if
> not it will end up in boxes as I didn't have even one request for parts
> after my post.
>
> Best regards:
> Ernie Stepney
>
> Ps. They are both 4 door Southamptons
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