61 based Limo

[John Corey <jcorey@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

GO KERRY!  I will be very interested to see how you resolve the 
tapered and sloping side spear trim details in the stretch!  Keep us 
up to date (yes I know, I still haven't sent shades).

jc

>I have 90% decided to build a limo using my 3 61's
>instead or simply restoring one of the 4dr hardtop
>crowns.  This would entail stretching the frame and
>considerable sheet metal work but the fabrication is
>what I enjoy the most.  There was not a limo made
>using the 61's as a core so there would be no 'right
>or wrong'.  This means I would not have to be bound by
>'original' fabrics/colors, etc.
>
>I would probably put the extra length in the C pillar
>so I can use the stainless steel roof inserts.
>
>I've tracked down a flytesweet decklid up above
>Chattanooga.  Some rust but more excuse to break out
>the welder.
>
>Kerryp
>
>
>Kerryp
>
>--- Mike & Christine Trettin
><mtrettin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>  Dan Melnik wrote:
>>
>>  > Hi Jeff & evryone else!,
>>  > Just as a 'you might be interested' item...I found
>>  this 1960 Ghia for sale
>>  > in the March issue of OLD CAR TRADER . I can only
>>  WISH that I had the
>>  > $$$$$$$ to check this out firther for a purschase.
>>  Please pass the info on
>>  > to anyone you know of who might have the interest
>>  and the $$$$ to
>>  persueit.
>>  >
>>  > 1960 Chrysler Imperial GHIA, 1 of 10 built, No.#2
>>  car, midnight blue
>>  > exterior, navy blue leather front, broadcloth in
>>  back, new brakes, new
>>  > wide-whitewalls, 65k miles, $26,900 obo
>>  > 918-622-6898 / or email:
>>  m.loveall@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>  >
>>  >
>>  > It may already be a IML member - I have no idea.
>>  Since I am a new member
>>  the
>>  > name may be more familiar to you right off the
>>  bat!
>>  > Good luck!
>>  > Dan Melnik
>>
>>  It's not owned by an IML member, but the owner, Bill
>>  Gregory, did send us
>>  some pictures of the car to post on the website:
>>
>http://www.imperialclub.com/YearbyYear/1960/Limos/Gregory/index.htm
>>
>>  Best Regards,
>>
>>  Mike Trettin
>>  1956 Imperial Sedan, Turquoise
>>
>>
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