RE: IML: '67 LeBaron update

["Rob McCall" <Rob_Mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dick,

I didn't realize the headlights had to be on for the cornering lights to
work.  That makes sense; I'll try it again tonight.  This is the only car in
the fleet here with cornering lights.  Hood/fender mounted turn signals are
as fancy as the other cars get.

I'm a little concerned that the torsion bars might sag once it's back on the
road.  It had been sitting still in a barn for 15 of its 37 years.  I'll
worry about it once it's actually on the road.  The ride height looks good
now, but I've seen other cars resettle after they get back on the road.

I've used the KYB's on several other vehicles and have been very happy with
them.  I don't mind a little grinding, but I'll have to give the NAPA shocks
some thought.

I have good sources for the Moog parts, as long as I do the part number
homework.  

I don't have a real comparison of how these cars road when new.  The car was
born a couple years before me!

Thanks,
Rob McCall
'67 LeBaron

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[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dick Benjamin
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2004 12:36 AM
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Subject: RE: IML: '67 LeBaron update

You've figured out the bulb usage correctly for the marker and cornering
lights.  The cornering lights are controlled by the turn signal switch -
there are 3 added wires for the cars with cornering lights (which includes
all 67/68 Imperials).  Your FSM will tell you which wires to check to see if
the problem is in the switch or not.  You are aware that these work only
when the headlights or parking lights are on, right?

If your car can be adjusted to the right ride height, I see no reason to
look for better torsion bars.  These bars have been holding the car up for
37 years, I doubt they are going to sag further soon.

The Moog parts come across eBay frequently, I found what I needed by just
watching for them.  I think many if not most are still available from good
parts stores also, although I haven't tried that source.

I've used the NAPA shocks as listed in their catalog - and they seem to work
fine, without modification.  I know there are premium shocks sold - but I'm
not convinced you can measure any difference in ride and handling on these
big barges.  They feel like they did when the cars were new, as well as I
can recall from way back then.

Dick Benjamin






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