1960 Imperial Paint Job

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Hello Rob,

 Back about 30 years ago there was a paint that you could put on the roof that simulated a vinyl roof. There was even a tape that could be applied to simulate the seams in the vinyl. If applied correctly, it would look very good but did not last very well. It soulds like that might be what you have sprayed over the original paint.

 As to the gauges, there is a small unit plugged in the back of the instrument panel that lowers the voltage for the gauges. It sounds like that may be burned out. It is (or used to be) called a voltage limiter.

 

Have an Imperial day,

                Russell Sullivan

                        1966 Crown Coupe 2 dr ht

----- Original Message -----

From: Robert Eller

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Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 5:46 PM

Subject: IML: 1960 Imperial Paint Job

   Hello Fellow Imperialists,

 I own a 1960 crown 4dr hrdtp, with a strange paint job. I know there were no opptions on paint(that I'm aware of)for 60.

My Imp is black, but the roof canopy is or has been painted with a textured, flat paint that looks like a leather or vinyl top.

The inserts above the doors are the shiny black enamel. This paint has been applied professionally, because you can see the straight finish lines around the rear window. Has anyone seen anything like this or know of any special applications that might have been done sometime in the past 44 years? Also any secrets on getting the fuel gauge or temp gauge working?

Just started to tackle that!

    Thanks,

     Rob