Hey Gang
Well to be techincal..only A/C coupes had ventless side glass...All
others had ven windows,,I am pretty darned sure of this as I have much
literature adn I have a 71 4 door and a 69 coupe..
Later guys........TOny (Imp6971)
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>Subject: Re: IML: fuselage vent windows
>Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2002 20:30:39 -0700
>
>I believe the first year to have optional vent windows, at least on the
>coupe was 69. I have no vents on my 69 coupe & it does make the car appear
>longer & more streamlined.
>
>Peter Engel wrote:
>
> > Kerry et al:
> >
> > 71 was the first year for vent-windowless 4DHT Imperials. The vent
> > windows were, however, available as an option, manual or power. The
> > same went for 72 and 73, I think.
> >
> > Fuselage Imps look much better without the vents, I think. Better
> > balanced with all that open space between the A- and C-pillars. I've
> > considered modifying my 70 to eliminate the vents for just that reason.
> >
> > Pete in PA
> >
> > Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 15:05:11 -0800 (PST)
> > From: KerryPinkerton <pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: IML: Imperial Friends and Fun
> > Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Well Today was THE Day.
> >
> > Jim Stacey drove all the way down from Toronto to
> > North Alabama to bring me the folding top mechanism
> > from a 69 Chrysler that a guy in Toronto donated to
> > the 57 Imperial Roadster cause. In return, Jim
> > plundered the 72 parts car for his 73 in pieces.
> > About 7:30 Jim pulled up pulling a small UHAUL (4x4x8)
> > behind his Escort. About 8 hours later he left with
> > both front fenders, rear quarters, front wheel wells,
> > rear bumper, the gas tank, and a much of little stuff.
> > His UHAUL is full to the brim.
> >
> > There is not much left of the 72. I will probably
> > pull the dash, doors and front clip and haul the rest
> > to the scrap metal man. If anyone needs any trim,
> > glass, etc, let me know. I'm going to sell my 73 so I
> > don't plan on needing any spares.
> >
> > It was a fun day but I'm Whupped as we say in the
> > South.
> >
> > Jim is headed north and will spend the night in
> > Bowling Green Kentucky.
> >
> > Jim's a great guy and I'm looking forward to seeing
> > his 73 back on the road. Btw, his 73 has NO vent
> > windows. I knew there were power and crank vents (I
> > have power) but had not heard or seen of no vent
> > windows before. Does anyone else have that
> > configuration?
> >
> > Kerryp
> >
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