1969 Imperial progress thread

[vdk2010]

Brass or aluminum punch on the gas tank unit. I am impressed with your progress. Keep it going.

I tried it with a screwdriver, but it didn't move at all :/

 

[vdk2010]

The pics are amazing. Future restorers will be using this thread as a reference bible

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That would be great! I hope this will help others with their problems!

But above all, the pictures (over 4000 atm) are helping me when it's time to put things back together!

 

[Big_John]

I have one of these to take the sender out. It works very well and doesn't bang up the sender ring.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-Ford-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d4d92fd4a&vxp=mtr

As has been said, it can be done with a punch and hammer..... You need to use a brass punch so there are no sparks. The wrench works better though... and it's easier to put it back together with the wrench too.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

I would say the only reason to even take it apart is to get the ring for the new tank/sending unit because the new lock rings are crap.

 

[Zymurgy]

I would say the only reason to even take it apart is to get the ring for the new tank/sending unit because the new lock rings are crap.

I agree with Dave the new rings don't fit as snug as the original. I would try and save it.

Love the seeing all the progress. You definitely will not regret all the photos for reference.

 

[detmatt]

Great pics, very kool to see progress that's so thorough. I'm willing to bet that the sender is probably wasted but that ring? Like these guys said, you'll want to keep that.

 

[bajajoaquin]

Regarding the best place for jack stands, you can put one under the differential, or two under the springs at the axle.

 

[ceebuddy]

Opening the lock ring with a hammer and a tool (cloth-wrapped screwdriver or similar) is quite easy. But putting it back in place without the tool referenced in the thread above is a PITA.

 

[vdk2010]

Thanks guys! Found the tool for sale in germany, will buy and try it again!

Regarding the best place for jack stands, you can put one under the differential, or two under the springs at the axle.

Next going out is the complete rear axle/spring combination ;) Maybe that's enought weight lost on the tail to get the front back down onto the jack stands!

 

[detmatt]

Thanks guys! Found the tool for sale in germany, will buy and try it again!




Next going out is the complete rear axle/spring combination ;) Maybe that's enought weight lost on the tail to get the front back down onto the jack stands!

It definitely will.

 

[vdk2010]

It definitely is!


And everything worked out very well. Almost...

Of course, the last bolt slipped. But just one new tool further, the axle came out.






I lifted the axle to remove the nuts on the u bolts. But the first broke instantly. Because of this and because I'm planing to put in lowering blocks anyway, I cut the u bolts off.

 

[bajajoaquin]

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.... because I'm planing to put in lowering blocks anyway, ...

That's going to look good lowered. Just lowering blocks, or are you going to do air bags as well?

 

[vdk2010]

No, no airbags planed yet. Just a tap lower to help the gorgeous lines of the car. I would prefer a stiffer "prostreet" setup before a soft airride setup anyway.

 

[300rag]

Lowering blocks are acceptable to the tech inspection department? Seems odd for a bunch of tight-asses.

 

[vdk2010]

I can't find contradictory information.

But after watching this, I'm not sure anymore if I will use lowering blocks.


On the other side, I will keep my springs because they're still good. Are there other options to bring the car a little more to the ground?

 

[vdk2010]

Does the big "crown" back window interchanging with any other model or is it crown imperial exclusiv?

 

[Imperialist]

It does interchange with other Chryslers. The fiberglass insert is the Imperial-exclusive piece.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

You could try flipping hangers front and rear so that thru bolts sit higher up toward body.

 

[Fratzog]

As the video suggests why not order springs to the required ride height?

 

[vdk2010]

I remember the talk about that in the last time and the problems with the triangular bolt formation. Mine have three bolts in the back and four in the front.