Re: IML: cutting an '81 Imperial

[Ken W Stephenson <kss37215@xxxxxxxx>]

Agree with you on the Mark II, Bob.  They were not appreciated at the
time, however.  I could have bought a 4 year old one for $2500!  25% of
the original list. My main complaint on the 60 & 61 is the fins, the rest
of the car is great, they should have retained the beautiful sweep of the
57 thru 59's.  In my opinion, the 58 was the epitome of that era.  We
Stephensons are an opinionated bunch, alright.  Now I'll have to go down
and hid Ron's torch before he desecrates that 81!   
Ken

On Fri, 20 May 2005 17:16:35 -0700 "Wayne Michaels"
<baker-michaels@xxxxxxx> writes:
> Ken, What you might end your comment about 60 and 61 Imperials with 
> is " in 
> my opinion" I happen to think the 60 is one of the best looking of 
> the 
> outrageous designed Imperials, that is my opinion. I also think the 
> 
> Continental Mark II is the most beautiful car ever built, but that, 
> again, 
> is my opinion. I can't stand 57 Chevy's, but many people like them. 
> Thank 
> goodness we don't all like the same thing, just think what the 
> prices would 
> be on the one that every one wanted and liked. Bob
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ken W Stephenson" <kss37215@xxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 3:56 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: cutting an '81 Imperial
> 
> 
> > Brother Ron, that's a terrible thing to do to an 80's Imperial!  I 
> don't
> > know about people who thought that series' rear ends were 
> strange,
> > either.  The similar attempts by Lincoln and Cadillac were 
> strange.
> > Imperial and Rolls Royce did it right.  The only Imperials with 
> atrocious
> > rear ends were the 60 and 61's.  They could only appeal to 
> juvenile Star
> > Wars fans, or perhaps those who saw continuity in the Hunchback of 
> Notre
> > Dame.
> > Ken
> >
> > On Fri, 20 May 2005 17:07:01 -0500 "mail.lig.bellsouth.net"
> > <jagster911@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> >> Well, let's see, how about a good used top?  Some cutting torch
> >> burns, but
> >> otherwise excellent, no rust.
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> From: "Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 4:52 PM
> >> Subject: IML: cutting an '81 Imperial
> >>
> >>
> >> >I don't really like the looks of chopped 80's Imperials.  The 
> car
> >> loses the
> >> >sweeping "bustle" line and it makes that body line look 
> strange.
> >> Most
> >> >people think it looks strange even when the roof is attached.  
> I've
> >> seen
> >> >one in person years ago and on the net (possibly the same FS 
> ice
> >> blue car)
> >> >and I prefer the coupe. However, it's your car, so to each 
> their
> >> own.
> >> >
> >> > I'd second David's request for unused/unwanted parts though.
> >> >
> >> > Rob
> >> >
> >> >>From: "Dave" <Wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> >>Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> >>To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> >>Subject: Re: IML: 59 Imperial convertible on eBay
> >> >>Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 14:06:16 -0700
> >> >>
> >> >>Not so much "Convertable" as "converted", eh? By the way, if 
> you
> >> are going
> >> >>to cut up an '81, I could use the taillights and interior!
> >> >>
> >> >>David C. Wilker Jr. USAF (RET)
> >> >>Children need love, especially when they do not deserve it.
> >> >>                                                               
> -
> >> Harold S.
> >> >> Hulbert
> >> >>----- Original Message ----- From: "mail.lig.bellsouth.net"
> >> >><jagster911@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> >>To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> >>Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 1:21 PM
> >> >>Subject: Re: IML: 59 Imperial convertible on eBay
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>>Sorry , Neal, but in the car business, we call this type of
> >> 'convertible'
> >> >>>a chopper, as the top has been cut off.  When I get more 
> garage
> >> space to
> >> >>>store my stash of cars inside, I will chop the top on an 81
> >> Imperial and
> >> >>>a 75 to 77 Cordoba, just for the summer.  Should be lots of 
> fun.
> >> I think
> >> >>>you are really looking at a 59, as it has the 413 wedge engine 
> in
> >> it.
> >> >>>Ron Stephenson, certifiable chrysler nut!!!
> >> >>>----- Original Message ----- From: 
> <chrycordoba@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> >>>To: "Imperial Club" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> >>>Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 2:46 PM
> >> >>>Subject: IML: 59 Imperial convertible on eBay
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>>It's a start, and very reasonbly priced, considering...
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>The hood has a '57/'58 hood ornament (+ the 18" long 
> optional
> >> one).  The
> >> >>>>crowns are missing from the front fenders.  The front 
> fenders
> >> have
> >> >>>>'57/'58 Imperial script.  Someone grafted on '60 tail lights 
> and
> >> rings.
> >> >>>>The leopard upholstery is to die for!  It looks like it has 
> air
> >>
> >> >>>>conditioning, but the dash vents look a bit funky, so I'm 
> not
> >> sure.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>And, it IS a convertible...well sort of.  It started life as 
> a
> >> coupe.
> >> >>>>Look at it this way: you have an eye-catching drop-top AND 
> the
> >> spacious
> >> >>>>trunk of a regular coupe or sedan without that nasty 
> folded-up
> >> top
> >> >>>>cluttering it up!!
> >> >>>>
> >>
>
>>>>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43
9
> > 05&item=4551416376&rd=1
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>Neal Herman
> >> >>>>1959 Imperial Crown
> >> >>>>1966 Imperial Crown
> >> >>>>et al.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
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