Although the Imperial uses the same door hinge pillars, cowl and A-pillars
as the Cordoba and Mirada, the windshields are different. The roof line of
the Imperial differs from the Cordoba/Mirada. I know - had to fork C$450
for a new windshield for my 83 almost 2 years ago. Even the fellow at the
glass shop was surprised they were different.
Mechanically, outside the engine with its EFI, the car is the same as the
Cordoba / Mirada while such things as brakes and suspension are
interchangeable with the M body (Caravelle / Gran Fury, Diplomat, LeBaron /
Fifth Avenue), and many parts even with the Aspen and Volare.
Bill
Vancouver, BC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 8:15 PM
Subject: Re: IML: More 80's Imperial questions
> Cordoba and Mirada are basically the same car as the 81-83 Imperial of the
> same years. There is some difference in sheetmetal thickness, but
certainly
> the glass and suspension parts are the same.
>
> Dick Benjamin
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "imperialman" <imperialman@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 6:24 PM
> Subject: IML: More 80's Imperial questions
>
>
> Is the drivetrain of the 80's Imperials exclusive to the Imperial?.
> Specifically are shocks , tie rod ends , hard to come by ?. Also is
the
> windshield of the 80's Imperials interchangeable with the Cordoba of that
> vintage ?
> Thanks In advance
> Clay Smith
> 67 Crown Coupe
> 60 Custom
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