Re: IML: retrofitting Auto-Pilot into a '66 Imperial

[Chris Hawkins <imperial1966@xxxxxxxxx>]

Many AutoPilot pieces, though not all, interchange
from model to model, year to year.  However, Imperials
have unique brackets and throttle linkages, as well as
dash contol knobs.  The AutoPilot motor,
speedometer/trans cables, and wiring harnesses are
similar to all years and all models that used the
Perfect Circle unit.  Depending on year, there are
variations on the brake-actuated cut-off switch.

However, all the Imperial-only items should be
salvageable off the toasted '65 and will work in the
'66. 

Chris H.

66 LeBaron


--- Neal Herman <chrycordoba@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> The mechanic where I take my cars discovered a '65
> Imperial with Auto-Pilot
> in a police impound lot.  Unfortunately, the car
> died of an engine fire,
> and everything under the hood is toast.  No one
> claimed the car, so he
> bought it for parts and has taken off much of what's
> useable for various
> projects.  I'm getting a better power antenna than
> mine from it.  The
> interior was in okay shape, and it has the
> Auto-Pilot dash pieces that
> could go into my car, which doesn't have the option.
> 
> The questions:  Is the Auto-Pilot unit the same in
> all Mopars, i.e. if I'm
> able to locate one out of an early-mid '60s Chrysler
> or Dodge (or Plymouth
> - yeah, right!), would it be the same as one in an
> Imperial?  Is it hard to
> retrofit?  I'm guessing I'd need a different wiring
> harness, right?  Any
> other thoughts?
> 
> Neal Herman
> 1959 Imperial Crown 4-door Southampton
> 1966 Imperial Crown 4-door
> et al.
> 
> 
> 
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