Tim, If you have to go without your Imperial for a while, try doing what I always do, and that is read the shop manual over and over. It will be just like having your car there with you. I also find it very helpful to stay in touch with this IML, and visit www.imperialclub.com as often as possible. You should probably stay away from E-bay Motors since you will be very vulnerable for a while. Try concentrating on cars that aren't for sale, at least until you get your first credit card statement after you have begun restoring your car <wink>. Paul In a message dated 11/17/2003 10:52:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, thulse@xxxxxxxxxx writes: > > Well everyone, > I am going to have to put my 56 Imperial in the shop for a bit. The knocking >noise has gotten a little worse. Last time I didn't have it around the house I >about lost my mind trying to find something to do. I know my wife will enjoy >having me around (yah right).. I think I should just have them do a complete >rebuild since its going to be in there. They had told me over the phone it >would come back like knew. Factory colors and all. I know some of you out >there have that special car to so if you would please send me pictures of your >cars to get me through this period of my life I would appreciate it allot. >Lets hope it don't take to long or I may need a > straight jacket. > > Tim Hulse > thulse@xxxxxxxxxx > Bakersfield Ca > > > >