I would give the old paint a good Comet cleaner wash, then polish multiple stages too see how it turns out. I have done a few old faded paints to a nice shine.
Rare 1972 Imperial restoration!
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ChryslerCaptain
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I agree. That’s what I did on my old Newport after it sat 30 years. Worked great for that car. As far as the Imperial goes the paint is really rough in some spots. And the Previous owner got overspray on the quarter panel from the “bodywork” he did and there’s some rust that still needs fixed on the fenders. I’m starting to lean more towards keeping the original color. But it’s definitely gonna need a respray
ChryslerCaptain
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Oops! Typo I knew it was C haha
ChryslerCaptain
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Hello everyone I have another Imp update. A local derby guy down the road has this 73. I’m gonna try to buy it as a parts car does anyone know if the 73 front bumpers will fit a 72 without any modification?
Also I’ve read conflicting things does the 73 have the 5x4.5 bolt pattern or the older 5x5 bolt pattern
Thanks
-Josh
Also I’ve read conflicting things does the 73 have the 5x4.5 bolt pattern or the older 5x5 bolt pattern
Thanks
-Josh
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The 73 can be viewed as a face lift to use a modern term. Structural things are the same, just very few minor changes have been made (e.g. different grille, different trail light lenses, better sounds deadening/ insulation for 73. The all new chromoter clock).
So 5x5 bolt pattern is still valid ( these parts are very rare and definitely a keeper) bumper assembly is the same front and rear.
So 5x5 bolt pattern is still valid ( these parts are very rare and definitely a keeper) bumper assembly is the same front and rear.
The_Eagles’_Nest
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As the owner of 2 72s and a 73 I can say that there are many significant mechanical differences even though they are very similar. The differences are mostly engine and emissions related.
The bumpers are “high and tight” on the 72 and they are “down and out” on a 73. I am not sure where the differences are but have a feeling it’s in the bumper brackets.
The bumpers are “high and tight” on the 72 and they are “down and out” on a 73. I am not sure where the differences are but have a feeling it’s in the bumper brackets.
LocuMob
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That would be my first guess.
How rotten is the derby Imperial? Looks like it is a solid car.
ChryslerCaptain
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It’s really far gone. Pretty much no floors left, drivers fender is junk, rear bumpers junk passenger 1/4 panel is bad where it meets the roof (you can see into the trunk) and of course the roof itself is rough, supposedly the subframe is good, but I didn’t check also no title or trans. if it at least had a title I would say it’s worth putting floors in and getting running and driving…
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Wow I didn't know that, I figure it's good to have them next to each other. That reveals some finer details that are different. I also reckon that you're right concerning the emission stuff...
ChryslerCaptain
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Well. I picked the 73 up today. And she’s rough but the good parts are really good and the bad parts are really bad so to speak.. (side note is there anyway to tell if it has suregrip from the fender tag?)
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Axle packages are A31-A36 codes. No way to tell what diff it has from the fender tag.
However, I would suspect the car has a broadcast sheet under the seat/seats and that would tell you what the axle would be. Try under the rear seat as it's the easiest to remove.
Axle packages are A31-A36 codes. No way to tell what diff it has from the fender tag.
However, I would suspect the car has a broadcast sheet under the seat/seats and that would tell you what the axle would be. Try under the rear seat as it's the easiest to remove.
the actual number of 72 imps with sunroofs in 72 is as follows ;
there were actually less 4 door imps with sunroofs than 2 drs.
there were 101 sunroof 4 drs .8% of 12,670
and 106 sunroof 2drs 4.8% of 2,213
and 274 imp 2 drs had H54 dual autotemp ( no way of knowing how many sunroof cars had dual a/c)
there were actually less 4 door imps with sunroofs than 2 drs.
there were 101 sunroof 4 drs .8% of 12,670
and 106 sunroof 2drs 4.8% of 2,213
and 274 imp 2 drs had H54 dual autotemp ( no way of knowing how many sunroof cars had dual a/c)
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1975.Imperial
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Looks like a really solid car, too bad you're gonna destroy it. I'd daily that thing any day of the week lol
ChryslerCaptain
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I know I’m a horrible person for ruining this pristine example of American luxury
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