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The Pentastar first appeared on Chrysler products
in the 1963 model year. If you look at the brochures and promotional materials
for '63, you will likely not find the Pentastar. According to what I've read,
the Pentastar first was mounted on Dodge Dart, 330, 440, Polara and 880 models
in February of 1963. I don't show them on Chryslers or Imperials until the 1964
model year.
The dealer also could have installed them on other
cars though; a kit was available at the time. Indeed, many dealers did install
them on Dodges that were sitting on the lots. By
1964, all Chrysler products had the Pentastar installed only on the passenger
side.
Looking through the 63 parts book, I don't find any
references to the Pentastar. So, I doubt that your car came with it.
You can verify that you have an early Pentastar
by looking for the appropriate holes. You should have a lower 5/32" hole and a
1/8" hole above it. The larger stud should have a factory-style speed nut
installed on it and the back should be splattered with black weatherstripping
tar.
Hope that helps.
Mark Evans
1963 Imperial Crown Convertible http://www.imperialclub.org/~maevans/MyImperial/index.html 1968 Dodge Polara 500 Convertible http://www.imperialclub.org/~maevans/MyPolara/index.html
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