The thread about the Chrysler Town and Country convertables reminded me of my trip to Hutchinson and McPherson Kansas when I was restoring my 1951 Frazer Vagabond.
I traveled to several salvage yards looking for parts and there were some great bodies, but not the interior pieces I needed. At every yard I was told to go see a Mr. Miller in Hutchinson as he had lots of old cars and motorcycles there. After having several of these yards tell me the very same thing I was given directions to his place and the next morning I arrived there at dawn.
Mr. Miller was locking the front gate and I asked him if he had any KF parts, he said he didn't know what I was talking about and he was a bee keeper. I showed him my restoration photographs and he then said he may have something for me to see. My brother-in-law who was with me spent several hours touring his farm that was filled with antique cars and Harley Davidsons. There were at least a couple of hundred vehicles that were inside these quanset huts.
So if there are any Imperialists in Central Kansas I am sure you folks already know about Mr. Miller. If not you should look him up as I remember he had at least 3 T&C convertables what had been parked there inside with their 50-60's plates on them.
I also know that Mr. Miller wanted to open a motorcycle museum and was not willing to part with any bikes. In fact he never did even want to sell me any of the parts I was interested in.
I will never forget that day as long as I live. I am sure most people will discount my story, but I swear it really happened.
Steve Restelli
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