Unless the frame is also badly rusted, which shouldn't be the case in
California, all you need to do is swap the "body", that will eliminate any
concerns with title or removing the engine for that matter!
Roy
67 Crown Fdht
In a message dated 5/2/2003 5:46:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, PiscesM21@xxxxxxx
writes:
> � �After several years of trying to replace parts to save my 57 Imperial, �
>the rust demon has finally gotten too good of a hold of my 57 Imperial. I
>find the only way to save the majority of it, is to find another, more rust
>free body. �What is the easiest way to pull the engine and transmission? Is
>it easiest to pull engine/trans together? �Or separate? �How much wiring is
>there connecting the transmission to the push button dash? �The engine only
>has 62,000+ miles and runs very strong, a little blow by at the valve guides,
>but nothing major. The 392 is good and the trans. has just been rebuilt. Is
>there any real difference between a 57 to 59 Imperial? I'm just looking for a
>rust free (or as much as possible) body and those 3 years use the 392. I
>figure I can use most of the parts off my 57 on any year. �
> � �Most important does anyone have any info on a salvage title in
>California? I guess that's about the only way I'll find a good body.
> � �I appreciate any info and ideas..... especially if they know of a good bod
>y for those years.
> � �Thanks,
>Charles in Calif., (northern Calif.)
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