Re: IML: Stainless steel top a 60 imp

["Joe Jesser" <keymanjj@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Imperialists:

Before I bought my 1960 Imperial Crown 4 door Southampton I did quite a bit 
of research because the Silvercrest option was a must.  All of my research 
indicated that only 4 doors were available to receive the Silvercrest 
option.  The LeBarons were all 4 doors and it was standard equipment.
On the IML website it shows that Customs and Crowns, 4 door only, could get 
the Silvercrest option (check under specifications & options).  Research in 
other publications states the same thing. (Krause Standard catalog of 
American Cars).   Of course, anyone can do anything with a car.
I have talked to a couple of people who have put the panels on their 2 doors 
by cutting the panels to fit.  I believe my car came with the factory 
Silvercrest option.  When I remove them this summer I plan on having new 
ones made.  I will post whether they were welded or applied in another 
fashion.  I will probably have several sets made.

JESSER'S CLASSIC KEYS
26 WEST STREET
AKRON OH 44303-2344
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

PHONE    330-376-8181

24hr FAX 330-384-9129

Best Regards, Joey Jesser





From: randalpark@xxxxxxx
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Subject: Re: IML: Stainless steel top  a 60 imp
Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:56:37 -0400

Ongoing saga continues...

I know that there have been 1960 Silvercrest Landau cars that had the panels 
spot welded, and other cars that were not. I assumed, incorrectly, that this 
was due to whether the option had been installed at the factory or after 
market. I have been notified that there are LeBarons without the spot welds. 
Since Silvercrest Landau was standard on LeBarons, they must have come from 
the factory without the spot welds.

So then, why are some cars spot welded and not others? Was this an early 
production/late production change? Again, my father and I had three Crown 
Sedans apart in wrecking yards that had them spot welded. We have a pair 
that we spent hours removing uselessly since breaking the spot welds 
destroyed the panels. If my dad still has them, I'll take pictures and send 
them on.

Paul W.

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From: randalpark@xxxxxxx
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Subject: Re: IML: Stainless steel top a 60 imp

I have reviewed the 1960 sales literature. It states that the Silvercreast 
Landau Roof option is available for Custom and Crown models. It says nothing 
about this option not being available on the Southampton Two Door. That 
would indicate to me that it was available. It also may validate that my 
memory of the fabulous Maroon Crown Southampton Two Door that I admired over 
40 years ago may have had the stainless steel inserts as I remember it.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: randalpark@xxxxxxx
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Sent: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 4:09 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Stainless steel top a 60 imp

You may be correct about the panels not being available for Southampton Two 
Door, the cars I remember were from about 45 years ago.

The only panels that are not spot welded in place on 1960 Four Door cars are 
those that were added at the dealer. I have three of these apart and they 
were definitely spot welded when installed at the factory, about 150 welds 
per side.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: jsadowski@xxxxxxx
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Sent: Tue, 27 Mar 2007 6:52 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Stainless steel top a 60 imp

I'm certain they didn't make them for 2 doors. Also, there are no spot welds 
holding the panels to the roof. There is a lip on the edges of the panel 
that slide under the trim molding. There are also a few dabs of adhesive in 
the middle of them.

John
----- Original Message ----- From: <randalpark@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 3:40 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Stainless steel top a 60 imp

> Are you sure about that?
>
> I am about 90% certain that I have seen one or two in my life time,
back > in the '60s. One of them was a silver Crown Southampton Two Door with 
a > red leather interior, so the silver paint could have fooled me. I was > 
probably 10 years old and about 3 and a half feet tall
> The other one was a Maroon Crown Two Door Southampton with a white
leather > interior. Also, when I was around 10, but I was riding my 26 inch 
bicycle > around it. Add that to my meager height and I should have been 
able to see > those panels pretty well. Even if the other car had painted 
panels, I have > always believe this one to be the real McCoy. I think even 
at 10 if they > were painted I would have spotted the difference
> If they did make them, chances of finding a set now would be pretty
slim. > The ones that were installed on the cars at the factory were spot 
welded > to the roof. I mean like 200 spot welds each! Removal without 
damage is > practically impossible. A few cars could have had the 
installation at > dealer level, which would mean that they would be most 
likely held down > with the trim pieces. Even on the factory cars, this 
would have been > sufficient considering how the cars are made.
> Another fading memory, which may be something that could be cleared
up in > the 1960 sales brochure available on the OIC web site.
> Paul W.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jsadowski@xxxxxxx
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> Sent: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 7:17 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: Stainless steel top a 60 imp
>
> They didn't make the stainless inserts for a 2 door. You probably
could > get creative with a 4 door set & make them fit. Actually, I bought a 
set > with that in mind, but I ended up getting a Custom 4 door & put them 
on > that car instead.
> John
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: James L BURTON
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> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 12:16 PM
> Subject: IML: Stainless steel top a 60 imp
>
>
> Are there any stainless top inserts for a 60 imperial 2drhdtp ? Also
Im > looking for an ignition switch with keys. Thanks Jim
>
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