1981 Imperial Update

[MarkV]

Thought I would give an update! I have owned the Imperial for 1 month. So far I have done the following:

1. Replaced the radiator and hoses as well as thermostat and housing (the housing rusted through). The radiator was rusted through. 

2. Had wheel cylinders replaced and front torsion bar adjusted.

3 new tires 

4 new battery and voltage regulator

5 I picked up a few spare parts from a wrecked imperial I found

 

The car is still not charging sadly so i took it to a mechanic and it looks like there is a short somewhere, I am also having them replace the temp sensor, window gear and the blower. I also had the chance to clean it up and buff it out a bit.

 

 My current problem is trying to figure out how the springs hook on behind the grille? Mine was missing them and the grille was going back and forth as a result as it was not being pushed out. 

[MarkV]

Behind the grille 

[MarkV]

New radiator just before completion and rusted inlet 

[Licespray]

Woah, I like this. What company makes it?

 

edit: Chrysler.

 

Neat looking car for sure!

Edited March 4, 2019 by Licespray (see edit history)

[bob staehle]

Mark,

   not charging, I would start by replacing the battery cables.

                               Bob

[Fleek]

Love the unusual look of the Imperials. I almost bought a low mileage one a few months ago, but the price was not in line. To answer Licespray's question it is made by Chrysler.