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.
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Thanks! Alex
Don Hudson wrote:
It's supposed to be there and
only on the passenger side.
Don
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Monday, December 06, 2004 7:23 PM
Subject:
Re: IML: 61-63 Imp Questions
Evenin' all! There's a gold Chrysler "Pentastar" beneath the
Imperial script on the right front fender of my 63 Crown. Is this
supposed to be there? I've seen them on other later year Mopars I've
owned but I don't have any Imperials around here to compare to. If it
does belong there, should I assume there should also be one on the
driver's side fender? Thanks in advance! Alex 63 Crown
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