IML: Restified cars

[Paul Volkmann <blackplumcoupe@xxxxxxxxx>]

As to the length of the antenna, I know there are
different length power unit out there. And Doug is
right, unless you're going for concours show car, as
long as it looks right -- who cares.
I don't want to cut my dash for a radio but I bought a
Sony CD player that, IMO, will look at home in my '65
(incuding a choice for the display color that fits the
color of the car)

Then there's the question of brakes -- made of
unobtanium or very expensive if you can find them. But
a simple swap of suspension parts will net you easy to
find parts (as well as front disc -- or 4-wheel disc
depending on the donor)and, hidden behind the wheels
(which will be hidden behind hubcaps) nobody but you
and/or your mechanic will know.

Hmmm, now where's the power antenna that I bought for
my Newport?

Paul 
'65 Purple Crown

--- Douglas Nieblas <doug58imp@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Jeff There is nothing wrong with a modern
> replacement antenna. My imperial also has a trashed
power antenna.
> I guarantee you that 
> when the time comes I will install a modern power
> unit and hardly anyone 
> will notice. The point is to get our Imperials back
> on the road where they 
> belong. When I see a running classic car on the
> road, it always brings great 
> joy to my heart. I'm not going to nose around it to
> see if every little 
> piece is factory stock. Who cares? Unless you're
> building a trailer queen 
> for the show circuit. Have fun? Enjoy for Imperial.
> Everything else is 
> nonsense. Happy motoring folks.
>                                                 Doug
>                                                '58
> Crown coupe
> 
> 
> >From: Jeff Cantor <jcantor791@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >To: IML <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Subject: IML: Power Antenna Question
> >Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2005 21:00:50 -0500
> >
> >My '56 Sedan has a replacement fixed mast antenna
> that needs to be  
> >replaced and since it was originally a power unit,
> I'm planning on  going 
> >that route.  Here's my dilemma.  I have access to
> an original  power 
> >antenna from another '56 which may or may not be
> fully  functional.  
> >Assuming it is, the seller has quoted me $300; if
> not,  $150 (it hasn't 
> >been tested yet).  My alternative is to spend about
>  $30 buying a modern 
> >power antenna replacement that is claimed to 
> universally fit nearly any 
> >old car however it is only a 31" unit  whereas the
> originals were 39" or 
> >more (better for AM reception).
> >
> >Any thoughts as to which route to take?  Do the
> prices for the  original 
> >sound reasonable?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Jeff
> >'56 Sedan
> >Trenton, NJ
> >
> >
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