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Excellent news. Somehow I thought the location was drastically different judging by the hole locations, and it would slice the stem or bend it so far down it would leak. Currently only have one '66, all the rest are later. Thank you.

Nice shots, Patrick. Sad story about the AWACS crew, yet another example of Mother Nature and mankind colliding. I noticed you have the later ('67 onward) hubcaps on your '66. Did you change the rims or will the newer hubcaps work without damaging the valve stems?

Thanks Dave.

Yep, been awhile - again. Trying to sneak in a little time to work on the '66 Imp to tie up a few more loose ends. Have a new glove box to install but can't do that until I replace the HCV. And while that sounds straightforward enough and should be, I will add that my current one is...

Greetings crew: Finally started back to work on my '66 Imp this week thanks to all the time at home. Posted an update in the Members Projects forum. One problem that cropped up involved the left rear window: it went all the way down into the door (my fault) and won't come back up. Oddly, the...

Which is strange as my '66 has the standard speaker pot without switch, but also has the factory reverb. Does this mean the reverb is always on? Radio isn't in it right now so no way to test. Have you checked the trunk for the reverb unit? It would be located behind cardboard panel just beside...

Well, that sucks. Shame on me for not learning more before buying the set of four to put on my '66. The valve stem alone shows they are for '67 and later. Hey Matt, got any spare '66 shells in good shape to swap? I've got 4 that are dent-free and just need paint. Was just getting ready to...

Yep, that's the one I saw that appears to fit the firewall opening best. It's missing the other cover that holds the coil, though. Maybe they expected you to reuse the one you had? Mine is missing. Here's one I saw with the second cover, but the firewall mounting is different: " REBUILT " 1966 &...

Yep, it's still in the hose and fits back in perfectly. I've got a large soldering gun, so I'll try to slobber it back in first, epoxy if that doesn't take. Thanks for the info on the valve, Imperialist. The glovebox is out (missing) so I could get a good view inside and there didn't seem room...

A couple questions for the slab side owners out there. First - take a look at the photo below and tell me - what am i missing here? I've checked photos of different cars, most have two hoses connected here. I thought it might be for a rear heater or AC unit, but saw a convertible with the...

Answered my own question: Managed to get the rod back over the little ball pivot on the door handle. It pops back off easily. Digging around more in the bottom of the door revealed the clip. Looks like it slides over the top of the flat area on the rod, has two opening - one larger to allow the...

Got a few minutes to tinker today, sun is out and temps are about perfect. Wondering if anyone has experience re-attaching the door latch rods on these beasts? The driver's door on my '66 Imp has lost its opening rod from the outside door handle (top attachment point). Found it laying down...

Somewhere, somehow I missed the 'house' thing, Matt. Sorry about that. Home is far more important than toys when a spouse and/or family is concerned. In fact, wife & I have an understanding that if we move or otherwise need $$, the Imperial or any other toys go on the block, to be replaced...

I'm with Gary on this one, Matt - what's the hold up? Are you waiting for someone else to buy it so you'll be spared? I've done that myself, tsk tsk. :poke: Seriously - especially with the parts car, if the price is even close to reasonable, grab it. That will be one gorgeous car once it's...

Well, when you're the main culprit in the screw up/mess, it becomes a little easier to move on I suppose. It bothered me for a few days, kept me awake at night trying to figure a way out, etc. Nothing will change it at this point, better to put the energy into the car instead of spinning my...

Forgot to add, aside from the bumpers and lid, the only things damaged are those two inner aluminum trim pieces and perhaps a cracked right backup lens. Gas door and trim are fine, light trim and lenses are fine, Imperial logo is fine. The tree seems to have found about the best spot to bite the...

TNX for all the tips and pointers, guys. Been outside today enjoying some quality time with the chainsaw. Wife said I was taking the 'labor' part of Labor day the wrong way - says I should be taking it easy, not working. Holiday and all that. Okay then, a chance to catch up here. It's looking...

Well, that was interesting. Went to reply in my other thread and the phone rang. It was the adjuster. Very nice guy in Arkansas with a lot of information, some not good. Worst part for me is that the driver left with my paperwork for the haul still sitting on the truck seat because we got...

The top bumper would work fine, bottom houses the backup lights on the '66 so it's different. I'll bet shipping is fun. :wideyed: I didn't actually remove the dent in the trunk on purpose, it popped out when I was trying to get the lid to open. Surprised the hell outta me! Wouldn't take a lot...

Thanks Gary and everyone else for the kind words, tips, and encouragement. I know this is a low production car but even if it wasn't, I have no intentions of letting it go down the road over a claim. I'd eat the cost and move on. It's really not that bad overall, bumpers being the main damage...