RE: IML: Clark Thomas '62

["clark.thomas" <clark.thomas@xxxxxxx>]

>The interior was, unfortunately, in rather sorry state when
I first saw the car. The car belonged to a fellow that I
knew in a distant way, but never had direct contact with
over the years.

 I had heard that he was severely injured in an accident
about 10 or more years back and had been in a coma ever
since the accident. His daughter had then moved into his
home( which is only about 2 miles from our home), and ,
apparently, did not like Imperials. She ( or someone)
ejected the LeBaron from the cozy garage and placed her
crappy Honda in it's place. 

 That - in itself- is sinful enough, but the most grievous
thing about the incident was that the windows were left down
while parked outside for somewhere near 5 years.

 So, the interior that came with the car was blue fabric
with matching blue leather trim- stress the word blue in
that sentence, cause when I first saw the car the interior
was basically done for. 

Since then I have had the interior locally re-done in a
closely matching color. And that is where things are as we
speak. I'm still in the process of getting all the pieces
re- installed.

 Clark Thomas


 What color is the interior?
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
> clark.thomas Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 1:34 PM
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: IML: Imperials and Respect/Appreciation of
> 'Legacies'/We as 'Caretakers'
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> 
> >Sherman,
> 
>  First, welcome to IML!
> 
>  I have a 1966 Crown that I intend to keep, but I also
> have been hanging on to a rather nice 1962 Le Baron
> Southampton that needs to be given some TLC. The car is
> local to this part of MD( Rising Sun) and has about 73K
> miles. It is a black 4DRHT and is pretty good
> mechanically.  
>  If you are thinking about such a car, let me know and I
> can send pics or you can come here to look at it.
> 
>  Clark Thomas
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  Hello All! I have been in 'lurk mode', as I still don't
> > have my Imperial. However, I have been redetailing the
> > engine bay of my 56 Dodge as the waterpump gave it up
> > after 49 years, and the 'rust spray' got the fenders and
> > the cross member. I also have looked at several
> > Imperials on E-bay and in ads, but none were in the
> > condition or location that I could 'start from'. I'd
> > like a #3 at least.  In May of last year, I thought we
> > found a nice '63, but it was not what we thought, as so
> > we passed. I then almost bought a pretty nice 60,
> > probably should have, but it did not have the leather
> > interior, and the rear quarters were 'in need'.. Since
> > then I've looked at a couple of 55 & '56's, but they
> > were either  on the west coast or above my max budget.
> > 
> > Reading your collective posts, I keep shifting thoughts
> > (not only memories) on the Imperial to 'be satisfied
> > with'. They are all (1955-56//57-59//60//61-63) Unique
> > in their own right(s). Even the Big Post Exner ones- the
> > Oversize 60 Lincoln Continental evolutions (64-66) are
> > magnificent. So I am still seeking. 
> > Meanwhile a related event occured. I mentioned I have a
> > Concours Jensen Interceptor Convert, well my friend (who
> > I almost bought the '63 with), sent me an e-mail one
> > morning that there was a Jensen Interecptor I RHD for
> > sale in MD. I went to look at it and we bought it.The
> > price was right-not enough to affect my Imperial
> > aspirations. I am mentioning this because of the Jensen
> > Bros.-Chysler Corp. connections: My '74 has the 440, but
> > this early I (one) has the 383. Most important it has
> > the original Vignale Dash with Twin pods for the speedo
> > and Tach- very much like the Ferrarri's- but to me, most
> > like the 60 Imperial Dash.  The engine is seized, the
> > Floorboards have holes, the Body is 90%, but the
> > Interior is totally intact. The Dash and console are
> > perfect &- other than needing a good clean-up and redye-
> > the Leather is totally together. The Chrysler Connection
> > males me wonder what the influence to the Twin Pods
> > were- I believe it was the 60 Imperial.  Mostly I wanted
> > to thank Hugh for his post about the 58 and the Legacy
> > story of the 100 year old man who worked at the Reo
> > factory. YES, these Vintage cars are works of art, as
> > well as represently superb engineering of their
> > respective era's.  Hugh where are you located, and what
> > is the name of your museum? Someday, I'd love to meet
> > you and see your museum! 
> > Sherman D. Taffel
> > 56 Dodge, 1.5 Jensen Interceptors, 3 Jensen GT's, 4
> > Jags, TR4, Other Dodge cars
> > Columbia, MD
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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