Re: IML: Survey for 67-68

[Mark McDonald <tomswift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Roy,

The fact that's it's been there since the page was created is no reason to keep it there.  If it's wrong it's wrong, and it needs to be changed, the sooner the better.  I've also put plenty of sweat and toil into my Imperials, and I don't like seeing them demeaned by such a frivolous term.  I'm not asking for change for the sake of change, I'm asking for change because the term "Haze Green" is the least flattering and least accurate of any of the descriptive terms used on the website.  I've personally seen about ten times as many Sovereign Gold Imperials as I have green ones, and I don't see any reason AT ALL why the 67s and 68s should have to suffer with this label any longer.

What's even worse is, the people who have joined this site since you created that page now believe it is the "Official" designation of those years!  Did you give ANY THOUGHT at all to how this term would be taken by others???  No, apparently not.  And now that you know how many of us feel you STILL don't care.  The whole list of names you provide-- "Stamped Wheel Wonder"-- shows just how little you respect those years.

Let's treat the website and the owners of ALL years of cars with equal respect, how 'bout that?  The name needs to be changed.

Mark


On Sunday, August 21, 2005, at 12:33 AM, ViaJoaquin@xxxxxxx wrote:

> At least one Haze Green?vote was from a 67 owner, because it was my vote!!? That label was applied by those that put their sweat and toil into making the web site what it is, a pseudo work of art!? It's there, it's been there since the page was created and it should stay there!? I realize that the dog days of August are a time of boredom, but that is no reason to change for the sake of change, which is exactly what would take place here. ?Any given model has dozens of characteristics that could label it, who is to say which one is best? There are several takes on the characteristics of the 67-68 that haven't even been mentioned: Invertebrate, Stamped Steel Wonder, Dawn of Turning Lamps, First Generation ATC,?Shortest Hood, Cab Forward, Pug, or how about the "able to reach the back of the carburetor from the front of the car, era"?? I can't imagine that there is anyone that likes every last aspect of their particular model, but it is the overall package that appeals to them, let's treat the web site the same way.
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> Roy
> 67 Crown FDHT (Formal Black)
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> In a message dated 8/20/2005 9:32:57 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mster-ed@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
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> Apparently, the 120 votes for Haze Green are non 67/68 owners.? So let’s change the 64/66 from the Incomparable Imperial to the Dune Sand Era.? Makes as much sense. ?I don’t think Haze Green should be an option for the vote – it has no relevance to the change in body style.
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> Ed B
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> Haze Green Era Imperial in Military Blue Metallic