Author: Ambush

Front Dash speaker removal/recommendations…

Hey, I need to swap out my front dash speaker on my 1965 Imperial. It is original to the car, (as is the rear speaker). It does work but, not well. It pops and crackles baldly with all the low end frequencies -bass and kick drums do not play well out of it … the rear speaker function is fine.

Just wanted to know if anyone can recommend a good replacement for the dash speaker? Something that will “plug-in” and line up w/ all the screw holes like the original. I don’t mind a NOS speaker…

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Power steering box recommendation/opinions?

Hey guys,

Another item I’m tackling is the Power steering gear-box on my 1965 Imperial CC. I’ve been researching and 2 names have come up for good re-builds; Firm Feel and Steer and Gear. I also found another online site that sells the gear box ( re-built ). They’re called BAP (BuyAutoParts) and they have one for sale right now at cheap rate. They have the part # for the gear box as 82-00565R ( short collar ). Anyone heard of this place or done business w/ them? What’s the…

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Heater/AC Vacuum switch layout

Hey friends,

This is my 2nd thread about my efforts to troubleshoot my heater on my ’65 Imperial Crown. I ended up having to swap out my switch because the nipples where the vacuum lines connect were broke off. I found a pricey NOS replacement- opened it up to clean and lube anything that needed it …the push buttons were very stiff. I was trying to be careful and not spill out the 4 thin funky shaped files inside that slide from side to side when you push in the buttons. I accidentally…

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Testing the Heater Blower switch..

Hey guys, my heater blower control switch ( the switch that lets you select High/Med/Low on the blower speed), was working properly. Now it’s not working most of the time …that is to say that when I go through the speeds the fan is not turning/blowin…

Power steering bracket rubber snubber??

Hey gang,

I looked through the forums here on this topic and I did find some good info, but I have one question still unanswered regarding the little "rubber bumber/snubbers" part that is used on the power steering bracket assembly. Perhaps …

1965 Power antenna repair or replace?

Ok gang here’s the the story. My antenna is not moving up or down, but I can hear the motor when I operate the switch. On the outside the antenna bezel is seated flush w/ the car body but it’s not fastened or connected to anything… it just rests in t…

How to pull the Auto Pilot control knob off?

Hey Gang,
Im new to the forum, and I’m a new owner of a 65 Imperial. I need to replace my ignition lock cylinder. I’ve got the metal plate lose that frames all the controls in that area of the ignition/auto pilot/. It’s loose and ready to come off, but…