SuperJonas

My '95 Town Car has been the best daily driver for me by a long shot. 243K and still rolling along every day! Biggest repair...new rear air suspension about 10 years back. Winter, summer...makes no difference, I would drive this car anywhere!

I've bought two vehicles through the assistance of this specific forum page...one Chrysler and an Imperial...all I can say keep it up as it is and always keep an eye out for more MoPar's!!

About the end of the Fall foliage here in Pennsylvania...had the Airstream out likely for the last time this year. Temperatures in the mid-50s and a cloudless sky...low sun on the horizon showing the 88-year-old paint in a fine light! Just rebuilt the distributor this Summer and got the vacuum advance functioning once again...runs beautifully and I can pull even moderately long, steep hills without issue in 3rd gear!

Having driven both routes extensively, I believe you will find the Lincoln Highway experience not nearly as rewarding as Route 66; while the markings and identification are mostly there for the older alignments (eastern states are much better at this; Pennsylvania & Ohio), the nostalgia, old landmarks and general feel for a pre-interstate experience generally are gone. This is not to discourage you however, there are many, many nuggets of gems to be found along the way. I recommend Brian Butko's book; I used this as well as route maps from the Lincoln Highway Association website: Lincoln Highway Association Lincoln Highway Companion: A Guide to America's First Coast-to-Coast Road: Butko, Brian: 9780811735476: Amazon.com: Books Safe travels and have fun!!

That's one of Ward Cleaver's cars!

Not to my knowledge; they made a run of black wall diamond tread 650-x16s last year, but I am certain these are single sided only.

I have a particular affinity for C Body Chryslers though I would much prefer the original style interior for this one...those front seats...no thank you.

Greetings All, I was just contacted by Kelsey Tire; they are starting a production run of the 650x16 Deluxe All-Weather Goodyear tires (WW) in about 2 weeks. These are the diamond tread pattern. I've been in queue for quite a while, since sometime in 2021, so quite excited. If anyone has a need, perhaps you may be able to get on the list for these. Contact Kelsey Tire (link below), hope this helps! 650-16 Deluxe All-Weather 4-0 WW (kelseytire.com) Greg

Joe, Would you be able to tell us who made the replacement exhaust collector? I always keep this type of information for future reference when working on my own Airstream, thanks! Greg

You are looking for KM Lifestyle: KM Lifestyle Mfg. (508) 792-9500 Antique Automotive Parts, Antique Radios, Fuel Senders, Ignition Coils, Temperature Senders, Electrical Generator Rebuilds (mykmlifestyle.com) A fantastic operation. He rebuilt the ignition coil for my 1935 Chrysler. Greg

Awesome license plate!!

I have used YRC to ship a 274 Straight 8 Chrysler CZ engine from upstate WI to PA in 2021; no problems at all and much more reasonable than other LTL company quotes. Greg

Jim, If not already, I encourage you to peruse an article from WPC News dated May 1982, found here: https://www.web.imperialclub.info/Articles/61-63WPC/index.htm You will find the model years were very nearly identical in terms of chassis and powertrain, with '63 being really the last Exner styled Imperial. Though notable changes did occur in several areas: 1962 received the aluminum torqueflite transmission, a new lighter, high torque starter, 1963 saw the 'Park' lever added to the transmission (earlier models relied on the parking brake); all years were pushbutton accentuated. The interior amenities/options were basically the same though 1961 was the last year of swivel seats. All three years had the cool electroluminescent dash, ditto the 'flite-sweep' decklid option. WWW tires went away in '62 I believe. The 413 CID engine was standard across all three years with a slight drop in HP after '61. (350 to 340). It may just come down to your personal preference as to what model year suits you best as it's practically impossible to state one year was materially better than the other. I like the '61 because of the FINS!!! Others may like the less dramatic styling of the '62 or '63. Hope this helps and good luck! Greg

Will send you a PM, thanks!

Looks like the auto trunk pull-down is inoperable...in my experience with Lincoln Town Cars of similar vintage, the motors rarely fail but the latch just gets stuck from disuse. Taking it apart and cleaning it may be all it needs.