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    For Sale 1959 Imperial Crown Sedan - Barn Find

    As a matter of fact...
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    For Sale 1959 Imperial Crown Sedan - Barn Find

    No clue what was stock. I just wanted a subtle splash of color.
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    For Sale 1959 Imperial Crown Sedan - Barn Find

    Yes, cast iron. I know because I installed the sucker. Wasn't aware of Gary's situation. Most Mopar guys are aware the 1966 440 had "Closed Chamber" heads, while the '67+ had "Open Chamber" heads. The 1959 413 had the Closed Chamber heads. This means part of the cylinder head "squishes"...
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    For Sale 1989 Dodge Shelby Daytona

    161,980 miles, Radiant Silver (1 of 258), Intercooled 175 HP Turbo-II, 5-speed (1 of 3444), T-Tops (1 of 1953), Digital Dash, Leather Seats (1 of 1231), AC (1 of 4699), 12-Button Navigator (1 of 1805), 16” Pumpers (wheels), and Rear Window Louver. Previous owner removed the AC compressor. I...
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    For Sale 1959 Imperial Crown Sedan - Barn Find

    80,180 miles on the odometer, Plum with grey cloth interior, power windows, power steering, power brakes, rear window defroster, auto-dimming head lights, clock, adjustable driver’s side mirror, “Wonder Bar” AM Radio (extra pedal on the floor works like a Seek button), and power antenna. For a...
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    New (to me) '59 Imp

    Blaster parts came in. Got the other drum reconditioned. Will be taking a trip to the car later today, and will install it then. I'll see what other work I can accomplish while I'm there.
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    New (to me) '59 Imp

    Ordered sand blaster parts. Without a sand blaster, you ain't restoring, you're just repairing.
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    New (to me) '59 Imp

    Thanks a bunch! Got the right front brake assembly completely installed, and got the backing plate mounted to the left. Mounted the generator, brake booster & master cylinder (mostly).
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    New (to me) '59 Imp

    Was able to recondition ONE of the front brake drums. The valve that regulates the flow of sand on the tank blaster blew through. I need to get that fixed before I can blast the other drum. Ordered new brake hoses, bearing seals, and dust cover for the front brakes today; along with a new...
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    New (to me) '59 Imp

    I have been sharing select pictures on several sites. Somewhere someone said, "It must be nice to be rich!" I wanted to share some of the equipment I'm using. I have been acquiring tools for about 30 years now. I used to earn my living porting heads, turbo mods, and custom manifolds. I have...
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    New (to me) '59 Imp

    Got all the parts for the backing plate reconditioned; the last being the wheel cylinders. I was able to save them. I soaked them in PB Blaster for several days, put them on the hydraulic press to compress the piston, used sand paper to clean away the "ridge" above the piston, then with...
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    New (to me) '59 Imp

    Got the backing plates blasted & painted along with all the little springs & cups for the brakes. I blasted & painted the metal parts of the brake shoes, along with the (I don't know what it's called) retainer piece.
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    New (to me) '59 Imp

    Removed the entire brake assemblies from the front. Will be blasting, coating, rebuild the wheel cylinders, greasing, and reassembling.
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    New (to me) '59 Imp

    'Tis a proud moment for any enthusiast when a fresh engine & tranny make their way between the frame rails. Got the engine & trans bolted together. I know mathematically there are only 8 possible ways to clock the torque converter, & I tried all 9 of them. First auto trans with no flex plate...
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    New (to me) '59 Imp

    Finished up the other headlight assembly. No pics, as it's virtually a mirror image of what's already been posted.
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    New (to me) '59 Imp

    Got the adjuster springs blasted & painted, so assembly is now done.
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    New (to me) '59 Imp

    While the family spent the day with my Father-in-Law, I spent the day working on Imperial parts. Need the rubber boots for the starter bendix, but other than that it is blasted, painted, repaired, and assembled. Had to replace an electrical eyelet going to one of the brushes. Disassembled...
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    New (to me) '59 Imp

    Did some research because of the interior. All of the Crowns I've seen had either full leather, or at least leather trimmed interior. Ours is 2-tone cloth seats with what looks like a vinyl door trim. Decoding the VIN definitely proves it a Crown, and the 604 interior is Paris inspired...
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