Author: Imperial_Eagle_72

I’m Impressed- Fuel Economy

So today I drove my new to me 1973 Imperial back from Wisconsin, it was a 190 mile trip for the car. It was amazing to drive but when I stopped to fill up, I was shocked. 14.59mpg on the highway from a 5000lb car and going 70-75mph the whole way.

1973 Emissions Modifications

I just bought my second Imperial which is a 73. It has far more emissions controls than the 72. I want to target the OSAC and evap system for improvements. I was thinking of doing a direct connection from the carburetor to the vacuum advance, and then …

Fix it the right way!

So since my 72 Imperial blew up after 40 miles of driving after I got it running. I decided that it needs to have the engine come out and be rebuilt. Because it needs to be done and will be expensive, I went out and did the right thing and just bought …

Radio Restoration Services

I need a recommendation for who to send my radio out to. It looks decent but it does not work. Who out there restores radios and has a good reputation? Ward’s is gone, and I have sent some emails to other places but never heard back.

1969-73 Headlamp Switch Knob

For sale is a good used original headlamp switch knob for cars not equipped with the Safeguard Sentinel. The chrome is nice and the vinyl insert still has texture.

$10 plus shipping

Gurnee, IL 60031

1972-73 Imperial Fender Mounted Turn Signals

I have two Imperial fender mounted turn signals for sale. One is a 1972 one is a 1973. They are both in good shape and can be used as is. The chrome is not bad but is hazy.

The 1972 does not have screw holes in the top. The 1973 has screw holes in th…

1969-73 Rear Brake Hose Bracket

I thought I would pass along the information here that I found out. The 1968-70 B-Body rear brake hose bracket is the same as the 1969-73 C-Body rear brake hose bracket.