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Finally got my '71 Imperial back on the road.....>>>>>

Started by Johnny SixPack, August 22, 2011, 05:29:38 PM

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Johnny SixPack

August 22, 2011, 05:29:38 PM

A friend of mine came over and helped me get the ol' girl back on her feet after four years of languishing.

That got me all ginned up to get her washed.

After getting bitten and stung by a black wasp, and then by fire ants, while performing that superhuman task (that a lot of sheet metal!), here's the results:



These pix are from when I took her over to his place to get the A/C working:







He also turned me onto this stuff called Never Dull.

His teenage son used it to work over the front and rear bumpers, givin' 'em that sweet shine.


Johnny

Johnny's Herd:
'69 Charger SE, '70 Charger R/T SE 496 Six Pack, '72 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron, '74 International Scout II, '85 Ford F-250 Diesel, '97 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

"If everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn't thinking." - Gen. George S. Patton Jr.

"If its got tits or tires, you're going to have trouble with it." - Unknown

Got Dodge Fever? There's only one cure.....Charger!

TheGhost

#1
August 22, 2011, 07:15:14 PM
Love them big 'ol boats! :2thumbs:
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  Especially if they have access to the internet.

histoy

#2
August 22, 2011, 07:19:33 PM
A very classy looking ride!

Slowpoke

#3
August 22, 2011, 07:40:40 PM
  I like the big boats also.  :2thumbs: Yours looks great for resting four years. And the neverdull is some great stuff, have used it for decades.
From brass polishing in ROTC to chrome on my cars.  ;D Never occurred to me that some people had not discovered it yet.
68 R/T LL1
under restoration for the last 25 years

Johnny SixPack

#5
August 22, 2011, 08:54:34 PM
Quote from: Slowpoke on August 22, 2011, 07:40:40 PM
  I like the big boats also.  :2thumbs: Yours looks great for resting four years. And the neverdull is some great stuff, have used it for decades.
From brass polishing in ROTC to chrome on my cars.  ;D Never occurred to me that some people had not discovered it yet.

She was lucky, and had herself a spot under the carport, which saved her from Rita and Ike damage.

A good wash and she's back to 20 footer status.  :D

Funny thing about the Imperial is that she gets more looks than the Charger it seems.

As for the Never Dull, I'm just happy I finally know about it.

Worked on my '70 Charger's steering wheel too.

Thanks for the comments guys!

:cheers:
Johnny's Herd:
'69 Charger SE, '70 Charger R/T SE 496 Six Pack, '72 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron, '74 International Scout II, '85 Ford F-250 Diesel, '97 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

"If everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn't thinking." - Gen. George S. Patton Jr.

"If its got tits or tires, you're going to have trouble with it." - Unknown

Got Dodge Fever? There's only one cure.....Charger!

Todd Wilson

#6
August 22, 2011, 11:28:24 PM
That car is sweet! I have thought about selling one of the chargers and finding an old Mopar Boat to drive. There just arent many around.


Todd

Johnny SixPack

#7
August 23, 2011, 12:35:04 AM
Quote from: Todd Wilson on August 22, 2011, 11:28:24 PM
That car is sweet! I have thought about selling one of the chargers and finding an old Mopar Boat to drive. There just arent many around.


Todd



Thanks, Todd!  :cheers:

Yeah, they get a lot of attention, and are a blast to just cruise around in.  :coolgleamA:

But, I'm finding out real quick that Ma MoPar went a little nuckin' futs with the complications in regards to A/C & heater controls though.  :brickwall:
Johnny's Herd:
'69 Charger SE, '70 Charger R/T SE 496 Six Pack, '72 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron, '74 International Scout II, '85 Ford F-250 Diesel, '97 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

"If everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn't thinking." - Gen. George S. Patton Jr.

"If its got tits or tires, you're going to have trouble with it." - Unknown

Got Dodge Fever? There's only one cure.....Charger!

Todd Wilson

#8
August 23, 2011, 12:54:28 AM
What kind of MPG would that car get in town and long haul interstate driving?   I know where a 73 Fury 4 door is with a 400  that I have thought abuot getting for fun and use for a road car to aul the family when I travel.


Todd

tan top

#9
August 23, 2011, 02:21:01 AM
    :coolgleamA:  nice  cruser  :yesnod:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

1970Moparmann

#10
August 23, 2011, 07:40:32 AM
What a beast :o.   Seriously, how long is that car?    Looks longer than my truck!
My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

PocketThunder

#11
August 23, 2011, 08:13:32 AM
 :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: Man i wish i knew where there was a 72 Imperial for sale, i'd buy it in a heartbeat!  for $800
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

moparstuart

#12
August 23, 2011, 09:29:59 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on August 23, 2011, 08:13:32 AM
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: Man i wish i knew where there was a 72 Imperial for sale, i'd buy it in a heartbeat!  for $800
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:  chris he's cheaping out on you    :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

Johnny SixPack

#13
August 23, 2011, 10:30:32 AM
Quote from: Todd Wilson on August 23, 2011, 12:54:28 AM
What kind of MPG would that car get in town and long haul interstate driving?   I know where a 73 Fury 4 door is with a 400  that I have thought abuot getting for fun and use for a road car to aul the family when I travel.


Todd



Todd, haven't driven it enough to report on that yet.

It's a 440/4bbl w/727 & 3.23 rear so probably comparable to a Charger, or other similarly equipped MoPar (just a lot more of 'er).

Quote from: tan top on August 23, 2011, 02:21:01 AM
    :coolgleamA:  nice  cruser  :yesnod:

Thanks, Tan! :cheers:

Quote from: 1970Moparmann on August 23, 2011, 07:40:32 AM
What a beast :o.   Seriously, how long is that car?    Looks longer than my truck!

I'm almost positive it's around a 1/4" short of 20'.

I do know she weighs more than my '85 F-250 Super Cab diesel.

Ford = 5100 #s, Imperial = 6300 #s!

Quote from: PocketThunder on August 23, 2011, 08:13:32 AM
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: Man i wish i knew where there was a 72 Imperial for sale, i'd buy it in a heartbeat!  for $800

I bought mine for $3800 in 2005, and I don't see many for sale anymore.

It's definitely a conversation starter, and will look sweet in double black with some 3" white walls. :coolgleamA:

Quote from: moparstuart on August 23, 2011, 09:29:59 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on August 23, 2011, 08:13:32 AM
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: Man i wish i knew where there was a 72 Imperial for sale, i'd buy it in a heartbeat!  for $800
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:  chris he's cheaping out on you    :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:

Yeah, Daytona's gotta beaut (if that's the one you're talkin' 'bout).  :2thumbs:
Johnny's Herd:
'69 Charger SE, '70 Charger R/T SE 496 Six Pack, '72 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron, '74 International Scout II, '85 Ford F-250 Diesel, '97 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

"If everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn't thinking." - Gen. George S. Patton Jr.

"If its got tits or tires, you're going to have trouble with it." - Unknown

Got Dodge Fever? There's only one cure.....Charger!

Daytona R/T SE

#14
August 23, 2011, 09:50:56 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 23, 2011, 09:29:59 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on August 23, 2011, 08:13:32 AM
:drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: Man i wish i knew where there was a 72 Imperial for sale, i'd buy it in a heartbeat!  for $800
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:  chris he's cheaping out on you    :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:

Yeah, STILL !  ::)

Daytona R/T SE

#15
August 23, 2011, 09:58:48 PM
Quote from: 1970Moparmann on August 23, 2011, 07:40:32 AM
What a beast :o.   Seriously, how long is that car?    Looks longer than my truck!


229.6 inches...

Or.... just a bit over 19 feet :cheers:

Daytona R/T SE

#16
August 23, 2011, 10:01:16 PM
Quote from: Todd Wilson on August 22, 2011, 11:28:24 PM
That car is sweet! I have thought about selling one of the chargers and finding an old Mopar Boat to drive. There just arent many around.


Todd



Most of these went to the demolition derbies years ago... :brickwall:

I still get people asking to buy mine to run in the demos ::)

Daytona R/T SE

#17
August 23, 2011, 10:11:06 PM
Stolen from the 1972 brochure  :coolgleamA:


Johnny SixPack

#18
August 23, 2011, 10:16:06 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on August 23, 2011, 10:01:16 PM
Quote from: Todd Wilson on August 22, 2011, 11:28:24 PM
That car is sweet! I have thought about selling one of the chargers and finding an old Mopar Boat to drive. There just arent many around.


Todd



Most of these went to the demolition derbies years ago... :brickwall:

I still get people asking to buy mine to run in the demos ::)



Those people need to be publicly flogged with radiator hoses.  :brickwall: :RantExplode:

:icon_smile_big:
Johnny's Herd:
'69 Charger SE, '70 Charger R/T SE 496 Six Pack, '72 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron, '74 International Scout II, '85 Ford F-250 Diesel, '97 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

"If everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn't thinking." - Gen. George S. Patton Jr.

"If its got tits or tires, you're going to have trouble with it." - Unknown

Got Dodge Fever? There's only one cure.....Charger!

Daytona R/T SE

#19
August 23, 2011, 10:21:05 PM
Quote from: Johnny SixPack on August 23, 2011, 10:16:06 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on August 23, 2011, 10:01:16 PM
Quote from: Todd Wilson on August 22, 2011, 11:28:24 PM
That car is sweet! I have thought about selling one of the chargers and finding an old Mopar Boat to drive. There just arent many around.


Todd



Most of these went to the demolition derbies years ago... :brickwall:

I still get people asking to buy mine to run in the demos ::)



Those people need to be publicly flogged with radiator hoses.  :brickwall: :RantExplode:

:icon_smile_big:


That would be too good for 'em. :2guns:
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