Re: IML: 2 question's-wheels & 1932 Imperial

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I don't think that there is anything wrong with installing wire wheels on the 66.  They may have save the stock wheels.  Doesn't mean that they did other things to the car.

---- Chris Hawkins <imperial1966@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> Wire wheels were not offered by Chrysler after 1956.
> 
> Many people install them on later models to upgrade
> from 14" to 15" wheels and tires.  (Imperial: 1957-59,
> Chrysler: 1957-68 had 14" wheels) However, a seller
> who puts them on a 1966 Imperial would make me wonder
> what other liberties were taken in the restoration of
> the car.  I'd examine carefully before purchasing.
> 
> Chris H.
> 
>   
> 
> --- "dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
> <dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> > Hi all...in this months issue of HEMMING's there is
> > an ad for someone selling a 1966 Imperial "with wire
> > wheels"..(on page 426)....I thought that someone had
> > once told me that NO IMPERIALS for '66 came with
> > wire wheels, even as an option?
> > Am I wrong in this?
> > 
> > ....2nd question:in the saem issue on page 424 there
> > is a 1932 Imperial, in indicated 'rough' shape for
> > sale. I would really like someone on the list who is
> > familiar with these year Imperials  to give me a
> > honest reply about just how much work it would be to
> > get this vehicle turned into a drivable/streetable
> > Imperial using a newer generation drivetrain (since
> > the original is completely gone )
> > Thanks for any insight some of the experts here
> > could provide....you can email me directly at
> > "dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx"....
> > Thanks a bunch
> > Dan
> > 
> > 
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