Re: IML: 67 and 68 Brakes

["Bill Watson" <wwatson5@xxxxxxxxx>]

Can't answer the question about the front spindles, but you will not be able
to swap the front stub frame with any Chrysler model.

The 1965-78 Chryslers (non-wagon models) were all on a 124" wheelbase while
the 1967-73 Imperials were on a 127" wheelbase.  Although both cars were C
bodies, the front stub frame on the 1967-73 Imperials is 3" longer than the
Chrysler.   And now you know where Mopar hid the 3" stretch in wheelbase.
The 1974-75 Imperials were on 124" wheelbase, same as the Chrysler.

Bill
Vancouver, BC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hailey (Morgan) Moore" <materialgurl@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 8:06 PM
Subject: IML: 67 and 68 Brakes


> Hi People
>
> I can relate to this a bit. Someone put a new set of Budd rotors and
> calipers on my 68 Convertible
> in the 80s. The rotors are in perfect shape because the car was not
> driven after they were installed, but one of my front calipers is
> leaking a bit lately, and I am seriously considering swapping out the
> whole front sub frame for one from a 1977 New Yorker my friend junked
> this summer. I would also swap to the rear end from the New Yorker,
> which would give me the same bolt pattern as a lot of other Chryslers,
> and would make it much easyer to get parts. Personaly I don't value
> originalty anywhere near as much as I value easily obtainable parts.
> That is one of the reasons I love Imperials, because they are special,
> but parts are generaly cheap and easy to get because they share a lot
> of parts with other Chrysler cars.
>
> Does anyone know if the front splndles from a 77 New Yorker would bolt
> in place of the ones on the Imperial?
>
> -Hailey
>
> On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 19:49:49 -0500, Rob McCall <rob_mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> > Guys,
> >
> > I'm coming up empty on lower control arm bushings.  Anybody have a part
> > number (and manufacturer) for them?  Uppers seem to be shared with other
> > Mopars, so they are available.
> >
> > Also, am I right in that the tie rod ends are also now made of
unobtanium?
> > I'll be taking a much closer inspection of the condition of the front
> > suspension before it comes apart.
> >
> > Rob McCall
> > '67 LeBaron
> >



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