1962 Chrysler Imperial And 1954 Chevy
Jun 26, 2019 12:39:34 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Very good set, Rob, I had a 54 Chevy 4 door, built like a tank and I drove it like a tank, it never broke.
Thank you very much, Earnest; my grandfather had a car like this and it was rock solid and fun to drive.
Jun 26, 2019 12:39:46 #
nikonbug wrote:
I had a 53 for a few years when I lived in Chicago. It started and ran like a top, except it would not start when the temp was under 5d. F. But I loved that car...
Yes I had one of those also. 6 Volt system no cranking power in the cold weather. Trying to remember when they went to 12 volts, i'm thinking 1954 or 1955...
Jun 26, 2019 12:40:16 #
vicksart wrote:
Very nice Rob. 
Thank you very much, Vicki, especially for the thumbs up.
Jun 26, 2019 13:25:45 #
Jun 26, 2019 13:55:43 #
jpgto
Loc: North East Tennessee
Nice, The Imperial WOW. Friends used to own a Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth dealership back in
the day and drove around in a white one! Never forget it! Beautiful.
the day and drove around in a white one! Never forget it! Beautiful.
Jun 26, 2019 14:12:52 #
Rob48 wrote:
Wrong on the 1954. Those headlight rims while properly chrome are the chrome rings for the 1953. The 1954 rings had a chrome "eyebrow" shape to them. The 1953 rings did not flare out on the top into a slight eyebrow, as did the 1954. Those are clearly 1953, as are the grille treatments.
Jun 26, 2019 14:14:08 #
blue-ultra wrote:
Yes I had one of those also. 6 Volt system no cranking power in the cold weather. Trying to remember when they went to 12 volts, i'm thinking 1954 or 1955...
1955 conversion to 12 volt system.
Jun 26, 2019 14:32:24 #
Rob48 wrote:
I wish cars these days had metal dashboards, I hate plastic.
Jun 26, 2019 14:33:51 #
mdpathjp wrote:
The Imperial was under powered
Not a race car, luxury the theme of the day. Get the right tool for the job.
Jun 26, 2019 15:13:38 #
Beowulf wrote:
While your description of the '54 Chevy is generally accurate, actually there was a major difference to the grille, with the '54 adding 2 extra bars to the '53's 3 bars. There were other minor changes as well.
A '54 Chevy was my second car at age 16, replacing my '41 Chevy convertible.
A '54 Chevy was my second car at age 16, replacing my '41 Chevy convertible.
Also the tail and parking lights were different.
Jun 26, 2019 16:04:02 #
Kuzano wrote:
Wrong on the 1954. Those headlight rims while properly chrome are the chrome rings for the 1953. The 1954 rings had a chrome "eyebrow" shape to them. The 1953 rings did not flare out on the top into a slight eyebrow, as did the 1954. Those are clearly 1953, as are the grille treatments.
Tell you what, contact someone here if you are that upset:
http://motorlandamerica.com/
Jun 26, 2019 16:22:41 #
One Rude Dawg wrote:
I wish cars these days had metal dashboards, I hate plastic.
I hear you.
Jun 26, 2019 16:22:58 #
One Rude Dawg wrote:
Not a race car, luxury the theme of the day. Get the right tool for the job.
Jun 26, 2019 16:23:40 #
jpgto wrote:
Nice, The Imperial WOW. Friends used to own a Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth dealership back in
the day and drove around in a white one! Never forget it! Beautiful.
the day and drove around in a white one! Never forget it! Beautiful.
Thank you very much, Jeff; always appreciated.
Jun 26, 2019 17:28:22 #
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