Ours is on the right (only) side too. Until I was set straight, I thought
we lost one :o))))
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dick Benjamin" <DickB@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 12:18 AM
Subject: Re: IML: '65 paint removal question
> I think Bill mis-spoke, the Pentastar is only on the passenger side, not
the
> driver's side.
>
> Dick Benjamin
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bill Watson <wwatson@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 6:41 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: '65 paint removal question
>
>
> >
> > The pentastar appeared only on the driver's side of the vehicle in North
> > America, and was used on all Mopar cars, from Valiant to Imperial
starting
> > in mid-1963. The medallion is not gold filled by the way, just
aluminum
> > with a gold-coloured coating.
> >
> > There were two versions of the 'star', one aluminum and one plastic.
From
> > 1963 to 1965 the metal version was used which was part number 2445 182.
> The
> > plastic version appeared in 1966, and was part number 2785 540, and both
> > versions were used in production in 1966. Not sure about after 1966,
> > though.
> >
> > Being a metal one, you could try to clean the paint off.
> >
> > Bill
> > Vancouver, BC
> >
> >
> >
> > > Had my 65 LeBaron at the hobby shop on base for a check-up today. And
I
> > took
> > > off the "chrysler badge" that sits just behind the front wheel on the
> > > passenger side.
> > >
> > > It's about the size of a quarter and was painted over by the previous
> > owner
> > > in a disgraceful attempt at a paint job. Having only seen one other 65
> > > Lebaron (mine) Id like to know if there is anything under the body
paint
> > > besides the gold (it's visible on the back side of the badge).
> > >
> > > If not, I can use a solvent to remove the body paint and the gold
filed
> > > metal will remain, correct?
> > >
> > > And is there only one badge location for a 65 Lebaron? I couldn't find
a
> > > hole or at least a patch covering one on the drivers side.
> > >
> > > Once again. Thanx
> > > Johan
> > > 65 LeBaron
> > > D.C.
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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