The ‘57 Imperial “flite-sweep” or “flite-swept” (fake spare tire) deck lid was a different configuration from the New Yorker/300C (required content) decklid and would not fit. The “spare tire” imprint was part of the decklid, while the emblem in the center was a separate piece. We’re getting off topic so if you would like to Ross reply to me directly with a photo attached and I will try to I.D. Perhaps what you could have is a period aftermarket item. Carl Bilter ‘57 New Yorker From: kmaniak@xxxxxxx Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 11:34 AM To: bent70cuda@xxxxxxxxxxxx ; chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Mystery Car In 1957, a simulated tire mount (fake spare tire mounted on the trunk lid), was offered as an optional accessory on the Imperial. It is quite possible that one of these tire mounts was added to a New Yorker at some point in its life. My two-cents for what its worth. Chris, the K MANIAC Concord, California -----Original Message----- From: Ross Therrien <mailto:bent70cuda%40sympatico.ca> To: mailto:Chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com <mailto:chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Mon, Aug 19, 2013 8:17 am Subject: [Chrysler300] Mystery Car While not strictly on subject. I have a New Yorker Vin #C5728552. It has the Faux spare tire imbedded in the trunk. Can anyone hazard a guess at what year it might be? Thank You Ross [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or go to http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/join and select the "Leave Group" button For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/search.htm#querylangYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: Chrysler300-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Chrysler300-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/