1956 Chrysler Imperial on 2040-cars
Washington, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:354 Hemi
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chrysler
Model: Imperial
Trim: 4 dr.
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: Powerflite Transmission
Mileage: 0
Exterior Color: Desert Rose/Cloud White
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Grey
This 1956 Chrysler Imperial, VIN C56-4379, engine CE-564381, is a body off restoration that has been stopped after 4 years due to health issues that are incurable. I have been restoring cars for 60 years as a hobby and have received Senior Awards at Hershey so you know what is required to get those. This was my retirement project. l intended this to be a driver and not a trailer queen. So what do you get.
CHASSIS/SUSPENSION: Sandblasted, primed, coated with two coats of POR-15. Completely rebuilt to include new springs front and rear, new shock absorbers front and rear, new bushings and shackles, any cracks rewelded, especially the anti-vibration strut mounts above the rear axle on the cross-member which are a weak point.
DRIVETRAIN: Completely rebuilt 354 Hemi, bored .030, crank turned .010, all new internals to include pistons, bearings, rods, gears, camshaft, oil pump, gaskets. Cylinder heads rebuilt to include new valves, inserts, seals, exhaust valve seats machined and hardened seats installed in order to run on this modern unleaded gas. Replaced exhaust manifolds, old ones cracked. Rebuilt Carter carb. WGFB-2367-S. New wires and plugs, distributor rebuilt. Generator and P/S pump rebuilt. New exhaust system pipes and mufflers. Approximately 2hrs run time on the engine statically.
TRANSMISSION: rebuilt 2 speed Powerflite. Rebuilt emergency brake assembly and new center driveshaft bearing.
DIFFERENTIAL: Cleaned, inspected, painted with new bearings and seals.
STEERING: Rebuilt, new pittman arm, replacement power steering column. Old one was pumping oil out of vent hole.
BRAKES: Rebuilt with new wheel cylinders, shoes, drums turned.
COOLING: Cleaned and repaired copper radiator, new waterpump, new hoses, thermostat.
A/C: Factory AC system installed from a donor car. Not charged currently.
WIRING: New wiring harness installed for the dash, engine compartment, front lights
BODY: Removed from chassis and totally stripped bare. Sandblasted, cleaned, all rust identified and cut out. New fabricated front floors, rocker panels inner and outer, lower quarter panels, and trunk floor welded in. Lower panel below trunk lid notorious for rusting behind the ss trim replaced from donor car. Body painted with epoxy primer. Original color of car was black, I changed to desert rose and cloud white. Roof, firewall, dash and steering column painted in factory color. Firewall equipment installed including heater cores, hoses, ww assembly, and hoses. Fresh air vents reinstalled. Dash rewired and reinstalled. Front seat power frame reinstalled. Body has been reinstalled on the chassis.
WHAT REMAINS TO FINISH:
Complete restoration of front fenders, hood, and doors. Rechrome some of the pot metal trim. All ss trim is in good shape. Restore or use as is interior seats, door panels. Previous owner had interior upholstered in incorrect fabrics for the car. New carpets required, new trunk pad required. Have old ones for pattern. Detail the car out.
FOR EASE OF SHIPPING AND PICKUP I AM REINSTALLING THE SHEET METAL/TRIM THAT IS TO BE RESTORED. SOME SPARE PARTS GO WITH THE CAR.
On Jan-29-13 at 06:13:50 PST, seller added the following information:
MANUALS: Also included are a preview manual to the 1956 factory workshop manual, and an original 1956 factory workshop manual, restoration supply manuals from various parts suppliers, wiring diagram, fabric samples of the correct upholstery, headliner material, and carpet. Pictures of the car before restoration started and various miscellaneous parts such a carburetor, exhaust manifold, brake shoes, miscellaneous interior and exterior parts, and the original power steering column which can be rebuilt today.
A set of 1956 Packard window switches including the master and all window switches plus the electrical plugs are included. The Chrysler originals are notorious for the phenolic backing disintegrating. It is a paper based impregnated resin mounting plate for the wiring posts. Each post has a screw for wire attachment and the posts break out which makes the switch difficult to repair although I have a set of instructions on how to repair/remanufacturer the switch. Packard designed a much better system with fitted plug-ons and with no phenolic paper mounting plate. The switches are identical to Chrysler, the surround is slightly different but you can use the original Chrysler surround. It fits.
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