I'm wondering whether there was any asbestos insulation used on the 73 imperial.
I imagine the original brake linings were asbestos though.
Just that it'd need to be removed before shipping.
IMHO (did I mention I am a licensed asbestos consultant) the undercoating of the car would be my biggest concern, especially if you feel you have to have it removed prior to shipping.
From Mesothelioma.com (
Asbestos in Automobiles):
Automotive Parts Containing Asbestos
Brakes
Perhaps the most common automotive part known to contain asbestos are brake constructions. Asbestos was used in brake shoes, pads, and rotors. Brakes rely on the forces of friction to function properly. Friction releases a great deal of heat, which asbestos insulates against.
Clutches
Clutches, like brakes, are built to withstand a great deal of friction and grinding. Asbestos was used to protect against corrosion and wear.
Heat Seals
Heat seals were used to protect against heat transfer among many different engine and automotive body parts.
Gaskets
Gaskets were used in automobile hoses and engine parts. Asbestos was used to increase durability and prevent heat transfer for this purpose.
Hood Liners
Hood liners protected the underside of the car’s hood from damage due to engine heat. Asbestos was used in hood liners and other automotive parts that were required to withstand heat damage.
Body Construction
While asbestos was adept at insulation and prevention of heat transfer, it was also durable, making it attractive for inclusion in fiberglass or plastic compounds from which auto body parts were made. Body parts that were modified or repaired could potentially release asbestos fibers, endangering those in the vicinity.
Engine Components
The internal combustion engine used in the great majority of all automobiles releases a great deal of heat. Engine components must be protected against that heat to function properly. In many instances, asbestos was used in the engine part components and compounds to serve this purpose.
Insulation
The same asbestos that was used in engine components to protect against heat transfer could be used in body insulation materials to keep a car’s inhabitants warm or cool depending on the outside temperature.