Correct indeed Steve. I didn't mention the rear disk brakes and the load
leveling rear suspension (Auto Height Control) because those features were
also offered as options on NYBs later than 1975. I have Auto Height on my
78 Newport and you're right, its a simple system. I repaired mine by using
a "NewWay Valve" from a salvaged semi trailer tractor.(there are at least
two on every unit) I'm sure there are hundreds of those out there waiting
to be salvaged for a needy Mopar. They differ slightly than the stock
leveling valve but I had no trouble adapting it to work perfectly on my car.
The grille on the 74 and the 78s are not the same. From 74 through 78 there
were three grilles. The 75/6/7 grille was the popular waterfall type, the
78 looked more like the Newport grille stood on end, the 74 was different
still but was closer to the waterfall grill than the 78. The 74 also has no
grill extensions in the bumper. The 74 bumper is solid chrome clear across
the face.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Otis Davidson" <otisdavidson@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 1:08 AM
Subject: Re: IML: 75 Imperial vs 77 NYB
To add onto Brads list:
1)...lets not forget about the unequalled stopability of the 4-wheel disc
brakes. They'll stop on a dime and give you .09 cents change.
2)The '75 Imps have a smaller back window also.
3)The '75's had Load Levelling rear suspension too. It is a very simple
system with air-shocks on the back. Someone put hydraulic shocks on the back
of mine. I gotta put air-shocks on mine(that is all that is missing) and get
the system working.
4)There weren't many '75's made either..8,830 to be exact,as per ImpClub '75
Year be Year site. The link is below.
http://www.imperialclub.com/YearbyYear/1975/FactsAndFigures.html
The '74 Imps and '78 NYB's had the non-Waterfall grille...they had the
mesh-grille instead.
There might be some other stuff too.
Steve from Albany,N.Y.
'75 Imp 4dr <--the last of the 2 1/2 ton Imps.
'79 440 powered 35 ft RV <--some chick I know wants to see it tomorrow??
What is UP with that? ! ;)
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