Robert/Hugh;
If it is definately a 58' then it has the wrong air cleaner, unless the
early 58's had the bat wing type like the 57's. The carb probably looks
strange in colour because it has been replaced, who knows? Hugh, the
incorrect colouring on the engine was not with the valve covers it was with
the covers for the spark plug leads. Robert, that may not be an alternator
but is it the original type generator? As I recall I saw a 58' Chrysler for
sale on E-Bay and it had a red metal plate on it like the one in my own car
that reads,"Chrysler Corperation, Part #xxxx, Manufactured by The Electric
Auto-Lite Co., Toledo, Ohio". I don't recall seeing that sort of plate on
that generator and the mounting bracket also looks strange unless the 392
hemi's bracket is substantially different from a 331.
As to the price it is not $30,000 dollars, that is just the starting bid,
the reserve is probably a great deal higher then that. For that sort of
money, as I stated before, the photo documentation should be a lot more
extensive. Either this or go and look at it extensively before you bid.
Best Regards
Arran Foster
1954 Imperial Newport
Needing A left Side Taillight Bezel and other trim parts.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Dervin" <rjdervin@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 6:35 PM
Subject: Re: IML: 58 imp. conv. on ebay
> 1) That is not an alternator. That is the stock Non-AC generator.
> 2) I agree about the underhood detailing. Nice and clean, but very
> incorrect colors, and battery hold-down.
> 3) I doubt that it is or ever was a 95 point car.
> 4) I bet it gets no-bids at that price.
>
>
> >From: "A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>
> >Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: Re: IML: 58 imp. conv. on ebay
> >Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 16:38:37 -0700
> >
> >Hello Gang;
> > I would find it hard to believe that this convertible would be a 95
point
> >car. For one thing it states that it is an older restoration which will
> >mean a little wear in places. Also if you look closely under the hood you
> >will notice that someone has installed an alternator in place of the
stock
> >generator, this concerns me as to how well it was done. The covers for
the
> >spark plug leads should be painted black and not silver. A minor detail
but
> >there are also no decals to be found anywhere in the engine compartment,
> >even on the heating unit.
> > For the amount of money that the want for this car they should at least
> >put it up on a hoist and photograph the undercarriage. There should also
be
> >some shots of the inside of the trunk, and more photos of the interior.
It
> >would also be nice if they had some closeups of the fenders, rocker
panels,
> >and grille. It looks like every shot of the outside of this car was taken
> >from twelve feet away. I don't want to pick apart what is probably a very
> >nice car but it isn't represented very comprehensively. They also are not
> >very forthcoming with what work was actually done to the car considering
> >what they are likely asking for it.
> >Best Regards
> >Arran Foster
> >1954 Imperial Newport
> >Needing A Left Side Taillight Bezel and other trim parts.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Felixa1954@xxxxxxx
> > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 1:48 PM
> > Subject: IML: 58 imp. conv. on ebay
> >
> >
> > i know of this car. i heard from the owner from an ad in the the
boston
> >globe it is
> > actually a 57.
> > anyway i know the owner is having this collector sell it for him in
> >conneticut.
> > it from what i heard is 95 point car. pretty strong language from the
> >pics. it has
> > low miles, less than 1200 were built maybe you guys can get it for 25?
> >it'll only
> > go up in vaue. so if anyone has 25 grand in their back pocket it's a
> >good investment.
> > it was on the cape for a while i was going to see it but they shipped
it
> >to conn.
> > act fast,guys!!!
> >
> > i can't afford it myself. thanks. steve iml member 68 lebaron
>
>
>
>
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