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Standard on 74-75 Imperial? I know of a few
examples of 74-75 Imperials that do not have this feature (which is also one of
my favorite "Chrysler" phenomenons)
Also, 74+ cars with the fender mounted signals DID
also include dash mounted indicators...I can't sleak for earlier
models.
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Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 10:46
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Subject: Re: IML: Light/signal
Monitors
The fender-mounted signals were optional on non-Imperial
Mopars, but standard on the Imperial from '67 to '75. That's why they did not
need to provide redundant indicators on the dash. On the lesser Mopars, where
the fender-mounted signals were an option, usually as part of the "Basic
Group" or "Lighting Package" (both coded A01), the dash lights were the only
indicator lights on models without this option, so they had to be there or
there would have been no lights at all.
I kind of like the fact that my
Imperial has five gauges (including speedo and clock) but only three
indicator/warning lights on the dash.
Some Chrysler literature I have
says the '74 Imperial was the first car to combine both gauges and warning
lights for fuel and temperature, but by then they had deleted the oil pressure
gauge so it's a tradeoff.
I love the fender-mounted indicators. I only
wish they had continued to design them to fit each model as they did in the
60s. My '78 NYB uses the same lamps as my '72 Charger, and on the NYB they sit
at a 45-degree angle on the inner slopes of the peaked fenders (invisible to
cars in the next lane, though I think was a side-effect more than an intended
benefit). Compared to some of the cool shapes and places they put these in the
60s (like in the rear-facing hood "vents" on some muscle cars), it's a little
inelegant. But I still love having them, especially when driving at
night!
Chris in LA
67 Crown
78 NYB
Salon
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