The generator that belongs on your car will do the job just
fine if its working properly. A generator is a very simple
device & you shouldn't have much trouble getting it fixed.
Chrysler went to the alternator on the Imperial late in the
60 model year.
John
Imperial59crown@xxxxxxx wrote:
> I brought my '59 Crown to my mechanic today to help me
> figure out where my electrical problem is coming from,
> since I tested both the generator, and regulator, and
> found they were both giving off a weak signal. My mechanic
> gave me several options, but suggested that I put in an
> alternator, which would be more reliable. He gave me
> several options, saying I could go with an alternator from
> a '63, or '64, whenever they started using them, or he
> could make a bracket and hang a new chromed Chevy
> alternator and regulator combined, with just one wire, and
> it was very powerful. He warned me that if I took that
> option, the Mopar Police would be all over me! I thought
> about the options, and came to the conclusion that I
> didn't really care what was charging my electrical system,
> as long as it was more reliable than what I had. I also
> told him that I was willing to update the mechanical, and
> electrical systems to make the car more reliable, as long
> as it has the orig inal engine, body, and interior style.
> Please don't hate me, but after seeing that big chromed
> Chevy alternator, I told him go for it. I will of course
> keep the original generator, and regulator, and brackets,
> but may sell them if the alternator works out O.K. When I
> think deep down, I am really thinking of this car as more
> than just something to fix up, and take to shows, but more
> like a slightly less than everyday driver. I've even
> thought about buying two '59's, and driving the one that
> is running on any given day. The only thing stopping me is
> gas mileage, since I drive about 20 miles to work one way
> each day. I love my Imperial, and will do anything within
> my means to keep her on the road. Hopefully tomorrow I
> will get her back with her new shiny Chevy alternator.
> Don't hate me too much, it's a Chevy alternator, but made
> for Chevy pro stocks. I think the old lady will be very
> happy with it, after all, she deserves the latest
> technology! Bill '59 Crown
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