IML: Body Plate data

[Joe Amos <Newportnavaho@xxxxxxx>]

List:
   I have studied the information available on the site for other 
years' data plates and see some similarities with the one on my 54. I 
have always known it was a late production car, due to the enclosed 
shift quadrant and coaxial power steering; but primarily from the serial 
number which is 75#'s from the last one used. (7780692 for my car.)  Now 
I am sure the car was built in August.  In the latest restoration 
effort, I removed the front fender mouldings and see a stamped date of 
Jul 30 1954 on one and Aug 1954 on the other.  On the data plate, that 
is on the firewall in this car; the Model  Paint and Trim codes all 
relate to the car.  The Schdl  Item numbers are 205   1704, and I can't 
get August out of those.  Under the Spl  Fo letters are the numbers 5263 
any ideas on what that might mean?  This car could be somewhat special 
in being one of the last, and some kind of special order.
  In light of Dr. Challenger's recent unsubscribing, and the related 
comments and encouragement:  There is a 54 Custom that is moving toward 
operating on the road again after being dormant for well over a decade.  
That  is due in part to this list, and the wealth of knowledge and 
information contained in this website.  When I went to see the car, I 
had the feeling that no one else was going to save this car from rusting 
into the Virginia mountain top where it set.  I completely disregarded 
the advise to buy the nicest one I could find and am working on a very 
noble car that may always have a worn patina.  I am sure there are other 
list members with Imperials that would have been lost if if weren't for 
the hard work and willing to assist others that is so evident here.  I 
offer my gratitude to anyone who can help me decipher the data plate and 
to the members who work so hard to make this a great website.

Joe Amos
Norfolk, Va.



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