Body and Sheet Metal Repair Information for Imperials

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BODY

• 1951 Body Service Adjustments from the Chrysler Master Technician Service Conference series (Session 47) from October, 1951.

• 1981 - 1983 Imperial A-Pillar Removal

• Painting and Bodywork 101 - Kerry's saga on painting, bodywork, and detailing.

• Body & Paint - Elijah's story about how to repair rust, do other bodywork, prep, and paint. (1971 model shown)

• Body & Door Fitting Facts for the1949 Chrysler & Imperial from the Master Technician Service Conference (Session 25) September, 1949.

• Body Removal....How To Remove Your Imperial's Body From Its Frame - a step by step guide

  • When and what is needed to accommodate a frame off restoration of an Imperial.

  • Body Bolts

• Body Seam repair

• Body Servicing Tip for the 1953 Chryslers from the Master Technician Service Conference series (Session 61).

• Body Work (including information on dent removal)

• Build Sheet Information (including VIN information)

• Bumpers (including bumperette information)

  • Bumper license plate holders

• Chrome (includes information about chrome clips/fasteners, door sills and grilles)

  • Removal tips

• Convertible Tops (including rear glass versus plastic rear windows and top well information)

  • Top Fasteners

• Doors

  • Door Adjustments for the1957 Chrysler & Imperial from the Master Technician Service Conference (Session 110) January, 1957.

  • Door Handles

  • Door Locks (also includes information on trunk keys and locks)

  • Door panel removal (1967 model shown).

  • Door Hinge-Stop Removal & Repair for 1960-1966 Imperials (1964 Shown).

• Emblems (including hood ornaments, decals and scripts)

• Fenders

  • Interchangeability

  • Removal

  • Skirts

• Hoods

  • Hood Insulation Material

  • Hood Ornament information is located in the "Emblem" repair section.

  • Hood Release Mechanism (including information on the hood cable)

• Lenses

• Literature that deals with body and sheet metal repair.

• Plastic includes repair and polishing of plastic emblems and other small plastic parts.

• Quarter Panels

• Reflectors

• Rubber care (including weatherstripping)

• Rust prevention and repair on body parts

  • Rust Prevention Service Bulletin for 1957 and 1958 Imperials

• Stainless Steel trim restoration

  • Aluminum trim restoration

  • Stainless steel roof inserts

• Supports (frame to body supports)

• Trunk Information

  • Spare tire (located in the tire and wheel repair section)

• Undercoatings (includes information on removal and applying)

• Vents (body vents for fresh air)

• Vibrations and Noises

  • Read the June, 1956 Master Technician's Service Conference explaining the diagnosis and repair of chassis vibrations and noises (Session #103).

• Vinyl (including tops and interior materials)

  • Cleaning

• VIN information

 

GLASS

• Headlight Glass

  • Reflectors

• Rubber care (including weatherstripping and window rubber seals)

• Windows

• Windshields

  • 1953 Chrysler Windshield & Rear Window Service from the Master Technician Service Conference series

  • Availability

  • Backglass

  • Gaskets

  • Interchange

  • Removal (including clip replacement)

  • Scratches

  • Wiper information (located in our Accessories repair section)

PAINT

• Read Chrysler's booklet on The Paint Story from the Master Technician's Service Conference, from May, 1951.

• Painting and Bodywork 101 - Kerry's saga on painting, bodywork, and detailing.

• Body & Paint - Elijah's story about how to repair rust, do other bodywork, prep, and paint. (1971 model shown)

• Body Specific paint questions

• Bubbling & Blistering Paint

• Clear Coat

• Engine Compartment Detailing

• Extra Hardware Pieces (brackets, nuts & bolts, inner fender wells, etc)

• Original Paint - How to find out what your Imperial's original color scheme was.

  • Find all the Imperial paint chip charts you every wanted - right here!!

• Over-Spray paint removal

• Paint Shop Tips

• Paint Strippers

• Pinstripe Removal & Repair

• Renewing Your Imperial's Paint

• Rust Prevention Service Bulletin for 1957 and 1958 Imperials

• Spot Repairs (including graffiti removal)

• Swirl & Unevenness Removal

• Types Of Paint - including discussions on clear coat

• Undercoating Your Imperial

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