Re: IML: IML DIGEST

[Norm Johnson <norm_5000@xxxxxxxxx>]

1-24-05  I am new to IML.  I own a '74 Imprtial
Lebarron 4 door hard top and a '72 Neport 
Royal 4 door.   Norm
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> Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 22:53:18 -0800
> Subject: Re: IML: Side marker lights started in '68,
> Chrysler's name for
> From: Christopher Hoffman <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> '68 Imperials have square Nader Eyes, the only Mopar
> to use the square
> version. All the other '68s were round. I've never
> heard a separate name for
> the square version, but Nader Eyes seems to be
> commonly known among Mopar
> enthusiasts...
> 
> Funny, in 1970 and 1971, Mother Mopar styled
> different side markers for the
> various model lines, even differing on some lines
> between Dodge and Plymouth
> versions (B-bodies, for example). They were either
> recessed or flush-mounted
> and had either chrome or body-color trim, all nicely
> designed. In 1972, they
> lost interest and went to a corporate design for
> nearly all models (except
> for the fullsize cars). Imperial kept its own fancy
> ones, the coolest of
> which (IMHO) were the shield-shaped rear side
> markers used all the way
> through 1975. The rear fenders in my NYB are marked
> "CS" (first two letters
> of the NYB VIN) instead of "Y" (Imperial VIN code)
> because of the sole
> change from the the shields on the '75 Imperial to
> the plain rectangular
> side markers of the NYB, requiring the stamping of a
> different hole.
> 
> Woulda been fun to see them use the Brougham crest
> in some illuminated
> form...
> 
> -- 
> Chris in LA
> 67 Crown
> 78 NYB Salon
> 
> 
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> On 1/19/05 8:48 pm, Wm. R. Ulman
> (twolaneblacktop@xxxxxxxxxxx) wrote:
> 
> > Imperial content: They were on Imperials too.  I
> think?  What style is on a
> > '68 Imperial?  Nader Eyes?
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> From: "Eric" <gearhead@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: IML: '61 Side Marker Lights
> Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 00:04:25 -0800
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> Regarding the '61 Imperial with side marker flasher,
> that sounds like an 
> aftermarket add-on which used to be a slightly
> popular add on for cars 
> without them. In the '61 Imperials, the tail lamp
> already serves as a side 
> marker light to a good extent.
> 
> Chris, thanks for the history on the side marker
> light. I always just 
> thought the '69 Chryslers had burned out side marker
> lamps  :-)    You 
> mentioned the new LED lamps. What strikes me is when
> I see a GM SUV product 
> with an amber rear turn signal going in conjunction
> with a red LED side view 
> mirror turn signal going. Somebody really needs to
> be checked for color 
> blindness, or just logic, there at GM. (Isn't there
> a clause that it's ok to 
> have minimal Imperial content if it coincides with
> GM bashing?)
> 
> I have converted my '72 Newport to have a front side
> marker flash, too. I 
> used Dan Stern Lighting's tech page for the
> instructions. He has a very 
> informative site, and I can't say enough about the
> (spendy) Cibie' Complex 
> Reflector headlamps he sells. Here is the link for
> the front side marker 
> lamp flash upgrade 
>
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/markerflash/markerflash.html
> On his site, there is also the info for adding a
> headlamp relay set-up to 
> help protect those rocker style of headlamp switches
> in the later 60's 
> Imperials.
> 
> Eric
> Portland, Oregon
>
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> Anyway, there are cars that use the front side
> markers to double as
> side-visible turn signals, including a few Mopars
> starting in the late 1980s
> with, of all models, the antiquated Jeep Grand
> Wagoneer (Grand Cherokees
> still have this feature). It's a great feature
> accomplished entirely by the
> wiring setup, meaning it adds a benefit at virtually
> no cost. (If anyone
> wants to know how to wire their side markers to
> double as turn signals,
> email me privately. I've converted a number of my
> cars to do this.)
> -- 
> Chris in LA
> 67 Crown
> 78 NYB Salon
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> Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 00:08:38 -0800 (PST)
> From: henry ford <fordsfairlane@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: IML: send me a pic of 59 aircleaners
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> hello  I am fairly new here. As soon as I get some
> pic's of my car as she sit's in a unrestored
> condition. I would like to post them online. but
> where and what format? also  other owners could help
> my as to wether the parts on the car belong on the
> car. . my 59 has a tourquise air cleaner. but as I
> read before It should be gold. and I then wondered
> if the air cleaner on my car is off a mid 60's model
> just stuck ontop of my engine. so now ,Im in need of
> a good close up picture of an original 1959 breather
> to compare whether or not mine is the right one.    
>     also the hub caps I found in the barn. after
> looking at the spotters page and reading many post's
> I now think the hub caps are not correct for my car.
> they are 15'' and have the gold in the center. I
> understand that only the lebarens came with these .
> but my car is a crown. with crowns above the
> headlights. and on the gun sight rings in the back .
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