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It has been my experience that Imperials are
pretty much non-existent in the few junkyards I have visited.
Even in the yards that favor
older cars.
The owners of the yards tell me that Imperials
don't last long (demo demons who else ?).
But then my 67's Budd
discs have performed flawlessly while the brakes on my
60 have left much to be desired ;)
Clay Smith 67 Crown Coupe
60 Custom
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 11:35
PM
Subject: Re: IML: Parts Cars
It always comes to economics, supply and demand. Yards will keep
these cars as long as folks like us have a demand for the parts. Folks
like us will always want to buy the best car we can for as little as possible,
to have a trouble free ownership experience and to pay as little as possible
for parts and labor when we are obliged to get some. It seems to me that
Imperialists will always be sorely disappointed if money is a major
determining factor in their decision making. The cars are old and
complex. Finding mechanics willing to work on them is a challenge in and
of itself. Finding parts requires a technology as far reaching as the
internet to make it remotely feasible.
For all the problems I have with my era of car, I'd rather have it than a
car with Budd brakes, not that the brakes on my car have been a picnic, come
to think of it. I refuse to be defensive to anyone about my
choice. When it comes right down to it, I really don't care if you agree
with my choice or not. I try not to criticize other people for their
choices. Only a fool complains about someone who is having more fun than
he is.
Hugh
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