Author: DocMcNeedy

My Big Red 72 Imperial and Steering Wheel Option: Interim Idea

Some of you have given your opinion on my inherited steering wheel dilemma and I agree it should really go…probably sooner than later…finding the correct color and original steering wheel may take some time. What are your thoughts on this interim steering wheel pictured for sale? Do you think it would be a step up? Should it integrate into column easily? I don’t know much about it like most of you and will likely recognize it. My initial thoughts would be if I can’t find an original…

My Big Red 72 Imperial and Steering Wheel Option: Interim Idea

My new Big Red 72 Imperial mechanic feedback about the brake issue

My mechanic gave me a laundry list of things to fix on Big Red…the brake problem apparently originating from a major air leak at the spacer at the master cylinder union. Anyone ever have issues here and finding these necessary parts? I have estimate …

My new 72 Imperial(Big Red) purchase interior dilemma

My vehicle hasn’t been here a week and it’s got the nickname “Big Red” in our house…wife likes it so major battle won…I would like to tone down the interior red the PO highlighted with painting the headrests and various panels red…back to white or black I think…don’t know if red can be removed with something or have to be repainted white or black? Anyone have to deal with upholstery paint removal or respray?

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My new 72 Imperial(Big Red) purchase interior dilemma

My new 1972 Imperial purchase delivered today.

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My 72 Imperial arrived today in Minnesota from Illinois. Love it. Going to have my mechanic go thru it. Brakes are a bit spongy. Fuzzy dice gone. Side pipes are going I think….some angles I like the look though…But, I love…