Re: IML: IML DIGEST

["Dave" <Wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sounds like the same thing my Dad's '56 Lincoln has. Some previous owner made some small aluminum plates to block the openings and dumped the pipes under the bumper instead.Maybe with today's materials, we could fashion a type of exhoust extension that doesn't cause the corrosion and condensation.

David C. Wilker Jr.
USAF (RET)
"I'm figuring out what's good for me, but only by a process of elimination"

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From: Cebuisle2@xxxxxxx

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Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 7:44 PM

Subject: Re: IML: IML DIGEST

Hello again-

 

For those not familiar with the 55 IMP exhaust pods-yes, the pipes run through the exhaust. A major engineering boo-boo that quickly caused corrosion from hot gases combined with moisture. The pods looked great-a beautiful treatment for the problem of unsightly exhaust pipes, which are always black and ugly(except on trailer queens!)

 

I ran new pipes all the way through the pods years ago, so the exhaust came out past the chrome work. However, it was too late. The bottoms of the pods have rusted out. They are of heavy steel, perhaps a skilled welder could repair them before re-chroming. I have never found anyone who could, nor have I ever found a usable pair anywhere. I have owned my IMP for almost thirty years-and have given up finding a solution.

 

Ma Mopar quickly returned to the standard two-pipe-out-the-back exhaust in 56. I think some Cads had the same set-up in the 50's also- 54=-56? but not sure-

 

                                                                                               ted