1963 Chrysler Crown Imperial Southampton 4 door hardtop 413 V8 with 3 speed push button drive transmission |
122,400 miles. Engine never opened, runs like a Swiss watch |
Older restoration, new leaf springs, rechromed, correct paint and interier could be spiffed up a little. |
All of the following, within the last 200 miles: |
New radial tires and battery, service manual purchased. |
Replaced air filter, complete tune up, including spark plugs, ignition wires, distributor cap, rotor, points, condensor, carb and timing adjustment |
Transmission rebuilt, parking brake repaired,replaced oil, filter and differential fluid |
Replaced steering linkage, lower ball join, lower control bushings, strut rod bushings, inner and outer tie rods,center link assembly, repaired and resealed power steering pump, and resealed grease/lub linkage and suspension joints, wheel alignment, replaced power steering fluid |
Replaced both front brake wheel cylinders, clean and adjust front brake assemblies, bled brake system, cleaned and repack front wheel bearings, replace brake fluid |
Replaced heater hoses, upper and lower radiator hoses, including clamps, flush cooling system, repaced radiator cap, thermostat and HSG gasket, replaced coolant |
This car is a labor of love, but needs to be taken to the next level by someone else. She is currently a daily driver, but could be promotedto a trailor queen. I rate it close to"Good" byHagerty standards. The body is straight and the color and interior are correct. |
It is loaded with power options, some of which do not work, including the AM radio, cruise control, auto headlight dimmer, and a few other non-essential things. The A/C does not work, but all of the the parts are there. The passenger sun visor needs to be restitched, and the steering is a little loose, suggesting that the steering gear box should be rebuilt The cruise control is unplugged and the automatic light dimmer and clock are probably not working. |
Most of the power options do work, including the power seats and windows, interior lights, and even the 3 cigar lighters. |