My new ‘64 Imperial convertible

[bluefury361]

Sounds great Matt.

 

[detmatt]

Thanks fellas! I just took a quick look underneath and this 413 isn’t even leaking oil from the rear main and the coolant that cycled out of the block was clean and green!

 

[saforwardlook]

Seeing clean and green coolant is one of the most exciting finds when buying a car. It usually means the heater core is good, the core plugs are sound and the radiator will go further too without overheating.
Excellent!

 

[1978 NYB]

What an excellent car Matt!

 

[detmatt]

Had it running again today just because so the battery was hooked up for a while and the light in the trunk took me by surprise.

 

[Zymurgy]

Life is good, when the small things make us smile.

 

[detmatt]

Another vid before I get back to my client work full time.
I’m sending the AFB to Dana and the brake booster to Dewey and Steve.

 

[OldWarHorse300]

Looks like nice patina, no need to wax just enjoy driving!!
Regards,
Mika

 

[detmatt]

So here’s the extent of the rust on this car and I’m in search of these patch panels if anybody happens to have them.

 

[bluefury361]

Another vid before I get back to my client work full time.
I’m sending the AFB to Dana and the brake booster to Dewey and Steve.

I wish the top on my Polara was that nice.

 

[detmatt]

It’s a replacement, the original was black but I prefer the white and I’m happy with its condition, just needs a new back window.

 

[detmatt]

Got the carb back from @Dana and He did exactly as I asked and didn’t restore it, just cleaned it up a bit in the rebuild process to match the rest of the engine room.
I can’t wait to try it out but it might have to wait a couple of days.

 

[commando1]

Maybe someday I'll try and understand how those contraptions work.

 

[bluefury361]

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Maybe someday I'll try and understand how those contraptions work.

The Carter AFB is so simple you almost cant screw one up. Just make sure it's clean and all the parts go back in. Adjustments are basic. It's amazing how well the unit responds to basic adjustments and how efficient it is.

 

[detmatt]

One last post for the year on this thread. I finally found some evidence as to what part of California this car is from. It’s not conclusive but still fun.
This was behind the rear quarter interior trim panel and was probably dropped down where the top folds down into.

 

[azblackhemi]

One last post for the year on this thread. I finally found some evidence as to what part of California this car is from. It’s not conclusive but still fun.
This was behind the rear quarter interior trim panel and was probably dropped down where the top folds down into.
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I know how to do it. Put your finger in the hole and push the dime.

 

[azblackhemi]

Hey I just realized I just got my hat! Only took 9 years one month!

 

[polara71]

Hey I just realized I just got my hat! Only took 9 years one month!

Congratulations .... you're the longest to date, gotta be.

 

[65sporty]

Hey I just realized I just got my hat! Only took 9 years one month!

Congrats and Happy New Year

 

[detmatt]

Hey I just realized I just got my hat! Only took 9 years one month!

What a milestone, congrats Chris!