From: randalpark@xxxxxxx
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Subject: IML: Imperial Interchange
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 12:54:24 -0500
Other makes DO NOT interchange as has been pointed out.
Considering everything else about Imperials, I don't find it particularly
surprising. Try locating a front universal joint for a '56 Imperial. It
fits two cars, the Imperial and the 1956 Senior Series Packards. When I
needed one, I was coincidentally near a shop that specialized in restoring
Packards, and he had that u-joint in stock. He also suggested that I keep
the old one and have it rebuilt since he didn't know of another nos part at
that time anyplace in the USA. That was in the early '80s. Also, brake
drums for '56 are one year only, unique to Imperial, 300 B, Dodge D500, and
I believe Chrysler and DeSoto Station Wagons. All of which are super rare.
Due to 300 popularity maybe someone is now reproducing them. If not, the
1956 front and rear brakes can be reconfigured easily to the 1957 through
1962 style with wider drums, as long as the backing plates and the rest of
the hardware are also changed.
Paul W.
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From: SpicemanII@xxxxxxx
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Sent: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 9:10 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Brake Drum Style
All 65 & 66 Imperials have the same drums, front and rear. Only difference
is the fronts are pressed to the hub via the 5 studs. They, according to my
interchange manual, only fit these two years. It does not mention other
makes as interchanging either, like a Cad or whatever. I find that hard to
believe, but that is the way it is.
  This similar situation also exists, as my 61 Imperials drums are the
same for front as the rears. Again, only difference is removing the 5 studs
and pressing them on the hub for the opposite end of the car. As late 59
thru 62 Imperials use these drums, front and rear, these Imperials use hub
& drum application as an assembly. The 65-66 does not use a hub for the
rear drums. They just slip on the axle studs and are removable after
removing the wheels. This is why a drum puller is needed on the earlier
cars.     Joe Machado    This was for those of you who do not
work on your car and now you know.
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