Have a line on a 83 Imperial but the problem is it still has the fuel injection on it which I understand could be a real problem. The body is rust free so I am wondering is it worth making a offer on it or just walk away ???:dontknow:
So what would be a good price ?
If the FI system is working without any problems (could happen) then why rip it out?
So how hard is it to convert it to a carb system ?Found out that car has been sitting for 6 years ( not good ) It is a rust free az car so I am wondering if the cost of getting it running is more than the car is worth.
So where is the ASD located ?You will need an intake, carburetor, distributor (Mopar electronic or Pertronix ignition), re-routed fuel lines, remove pump from tank (or get new sending unit), mechanical fuel pump, air cleaner, rewired engine wire harness, fuel lines and filters for starts. If the interior and paint are nice, you're probably going to have a nice driver with these parts. If not, you're only four or five thousand dollars away from a 2.5-3K car.
I plan on dropping a B/RB in mine. I have all the parts but the sending unit ($60 from RockAuto) at this time. There isn't a big market for the FI parts you're going to pull... so at best it's a project hot-rod. It could be a simple as adding a grounding wire to the Automatic Shutdown Sensor (ASD) and fresh gas, but unless you methodically troubleshoot the problem (go out to the Imperialclub.com) to it's source and KNOW what you're looking at/doing... it's not worth restoring the FI.
That's my 2 cents.
So how hard is it to convert it to a carb system ?Found out that car has been sitting for 6 years ( not good ) It is a rust free az car so I am wondering if the cost of getting it running is more than the car is worth.
Dont know that sense we have no idea what the asking price to start with is.... Unless its dirt cheap and yer keeping it a secret...
So where is the ASD located ?
While he's dishing out for the Imp, maybe I can get paid for the radios I sent him a few years ago.oke:
He is asking $1500.00 obo, the car might be a frank sinnarta edition( It is blue ).
It's easy to tell a factory FS car... they all had gold FS badges after the IMPERIAL markers on the fenders and trunk. There will also be a mini-center console above the trans hump to hold the 16 Sinatra cassettes. The emblems may be gone from the Arizona sun, but the console should be there.
Unless it looks like the one in these pics, I still think $1500 is too steep for a non-runner... FS or not.
From the pictures that car is easily worth 1500. Does it turn over, any spark, need more info from the current owner. Not to be a smart ass but if your not afraid to turn some wrenches than this shouldnt be to tough. The car looks outstanding in the picks.