GOLDMYN
Senior Member
My $.02, I'd look for something that has no or very little rust. there will be pleny of other places on these cars to spend your money.
Advice Needed: Rust on '65 Imperial
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Mick
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Mick
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Thanks, and I am sure you're right!
GOLDMYN
Senior Member
I bought this 65 300 from the widow of original owner and while i would have liked a 2 door, i had to make a comprise because of the price and condition, that, and i'm a sucker for original.
GOLDMYN
Senior Member
my point was, don't get stuck on just one car.
Mick
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Great advice! I have continued looking, though, so I am learning. Wish I would have had that advice two wives ago...
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
You need major chassis, pan, and rocker restoration. AND, if that is the observable part, the not visible areas will be bad, also.
Can YOU do it? Will you do it?
Will you pay to have it done?
No, this is not Collision Shop stuff. This is Restoration Shop stuff.
Since you needed help in determining the state the car is in, you should walk away.
Can YOU do it? Will you do it?
Will you pay to have it done?
No, this is not Collision Shop stuff. This is Restoration Shop stuff.
Since you needed help in determining the state the car is in, you should walk away.
Mick
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Done. Thank you.
mr. fix it
Old Man with a Hat
It's hard to give an accurate estimate, I may have simply seen the worst.
You really need an experienced pair of eyes on this car to get an accurate opinion on whether is is worth the asking price.
You'll find one out there that will be worth the coin.
Those are NOT missing nuts; the body doughnuts are threaded-that's the way they should look-AND there's a procedure for replacing body ears off the frame that is listed in the FSM, so by itself it is not a big deal. That's a rusty car AND is listed at twice what it is worth, although the paint looks nice. Look for western cars; bodies will be good but interiors will be cooked. You are safe in a shabby seat, but less-so in a rusted chassis.
My 1966 Imperial LeBaron. A San Francisco car since new. No rust. My 25th Imperial. These things are actually overbuilt so a little rust is not a big deal, but that car had rust to the extent that I agree with the person who said for $3k go for it. You can find nicer imperials here. Here's a convertible Imperial (one of 514 made) with an ask of only $2k more than the 65 you saw. 1966 Chrysler Imperial Convertible: I HAVE NOT INSPECTED THIS CAR, but merely offer it as an example of better value.
good luck
Mick
Active Member
Thank you, and I am indeed, looking out west.
mr. fix it
Old Man with a Hat
I'm not an Imperial kind of guy but that convertible is really nice!
Mick
Active Member
Oh, your ride is SWEET and thanks.
70bigblockdodge
Old Man with a Hat
I'd drive it, those are just weight reduction holes.
But would you pay that much for it??
GJS
Senior Member
I wouldn't. You got holes, blisters in the pinch welds, one of those mounts looks like it got whacked pretty hard or otherwise crushed. That car is waiting to blossom. No way I'd hand over 9 grand for a time bomb.
70bigblockdodge
Old Man with a Hat
No price is out of line. Shiny paint over Bondo is not fixed.
mr. fix it
Old Man with a Hat
To some sellers it's the perfect combination !
Don't know if you've found a good one yet, but I saw this ad and thought of you. This looks like a very straight, well preserved carhttps://scranton.craigslist.org/cto/6074164010.html
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