RE: IML: First Status report on the 68 IMP's of Omaha convertible

["Harvey Wells" <harveys68imperial@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Javier,

I purchased my rebuilt calipers from www.calipersonline.com .  I believed he 
charged $145 each plus a $100 core.  He was very prompt to credit the core 
charge when I sent him the old calipers.  Nice parts and good service.

I had ordered them from Rock Auto only to be shipped one with a note saying 
they could rebuild my other one in 4 to 6 weeks (???), the good side is they 
did credit my return and cost of shipping for the one they sent.

Gremlins (not the AMC type) are in the electrical system, I find mine 
performs well on bright sunny days, maybe she doesn't like going out when 
she can't look her best.

The car looks great! Congratulations!



Harvey & Peggy
68 Convertible





> From: "Javier, Bay Adventures" <javier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: IML: First Status report on the 68 IMP's of Omaha convertible
> Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 09:15:33 -0400
>
> Hello Everyone!
>
>
>
> Here's the mechanical assessment:
>
>
>
> Leaking front calipers (both).  Seals dried out and shot
>
> Carburetor rebuild (accelerator pump not functioning)
>
> Gas tank filled with rust and water
>
> Fuel line hoses brittle
>
> Fuel sending assembly (floater and intake hose) disintegrated
>
> Power steering hoses leaking all over
>
> Rear differential seals dry and leaking
>
> Strange electrical intermittent madness abounds
>
>
>
> Not bad for a car that sat around for 25+ years, huh?
>
>
>
> QUESTIONS:
>
> Is my local dealer still the best place to find the fuel sending
> assembly?  I read the section on this... I just want to know if there is
> new info.
>
> My mechanic says he can get rebuilt calipers.  Should I trust that he
> can or should I get them else where (as noted in the repair section)?
>
>
>
> Once I get the car back from the mechanic, I'll be able to go over the
> body and interior.
>
>
>
> So far so good.
>
> Javier
>
> Proud Owner of 1968 IMP's of Omaha Convertible
> Needs AM/FM radio
>
> Former owner of
> 66 IMP's of Omaha Convertible
> 65 300 Convertible

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