Re: IML: 8-track in imperials & originality

["A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>]

Rob;

  Since your Imperial's radio is solid state anyway why don't you look at having it repaired? As far as I know components for transistor radios are still being produced and are relatively cheap. A decent technician in your area should be able to repair it, if need be, if you can locate a circuit diagram. Usually what happens with the older solid state radios is the little electrolytic capacitors dry out from age and start to cause problems, they are low voltage, easy to find, and cheap as borscht. From what I have seen the conversions are quite expensive, around $3-400 dollars, and the orginal radio in the Imperial was a good quality set so repair is worth investigating

Best Regards

Arran Foster

1954 Imperial Newport with Philco tube radio. ( and it's going to stay that way)

Needing A left side tailight bezel and other trim parts.

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From: Rob McCall

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Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 6:43 PM

Subject: RE: IML: 8-track in imperials & originality

Longram,

 

I?m having the AM thumbwheel from my ?68 Barracuda converted by Retro Radio Restoration www.retroradio.biz  Their website is pretty empty right now, but the contact information is available.  I dropped the radio off to him at Carlisle, and it should be done in about 10 weeks.

 

The radio will have modern electronics installed but use the original controls.  The only visible difference from stock is the LED on the tuner face to show that it is on and if AM or FM is selected.  When the radio is off, it is not noticeable.  The radio will have RCA inputs in the back for a CD changer, portable MP3 player, or I suppose even an NOS aftermarket 8-track if you can find one. 

 

I have a factory AM/FM from a ?68 Imperial that I suspect is dead.  It came with some other parts in a deal that went bad.  Later I?ll bench test that unit.  If it is dead, I?ll probably send it out to be converted.

 

I too am customizing my Imperial.  More a mild custom compared to your green spikes though.

 

Rob McCall

?67 LeBaron

 

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Subject: Re: IML: 8-track in imperials & originality

 

I totally agree with rex. My opinion on any car except maybe a super rare $100,000. and up original, like say a hemi cuda convertable is that you should make your car as enjoyable as you can, without worrying about 100% originality. Applying your own personal touches  to your imperial is what gives it a character of its own, and sets it apart from the rest. I plan to paint pearl green spikes down the side of my black 60 2dr crown with mint green leather inside and custom wheels, on the flite sweep deck lid I will replace the lense in the center with the big eagle from a 64's fuel door. I would'nt take a saws all to my imperial but will add my own taste to the car and dont care who likes it as long as I do, after all were'nt imperials considered to be factory customs to begin with. Also while on the subject of sound, there are places out there who install modern stereo's inside your original leaving you with original looks and modern function, has anybody here had this done ? if so I'm intrested in hearing about the details since that also is on my list of things to do.