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Re: IML: 61-63 Imp Questions



Thank you Mark! That was very imformative. I appreciate your reply. Alex-63 Crown


Mark Evans wrote:
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
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Alex Ferch
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 7:28 PM
Subject: Re: IML: 61-63 Imp Questions

Thanks! Alex

Don Hudson wrote:
It's supposed to be there and only on the passenger side.
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: Alex Ferch
Sent: 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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