The pentastar definitely takes it out of the FWDLK
era, since that wasn't the Chrysler logo until '63.
Very possibly an over-the-counter accessory sold by
Chrysler Parts (from about '66 to '72, Chrysler Parts
and MOPAR were advertised as if they were two separate
divisions, which for all I know they may have been;
Canada's parts division, which has always gone by
"ChryCo" until very recently, used a modified
"Chrysler Parts" logo to advertise "CHRYCO PARTS", but
I'm getting waaay off track here...). They sold items
like this rather generically for use on any car in the
line.
Does it look like a marine application? Chrysler built
boats (including sailboats!) in the late '60s and
through the '70s in addition to inboard and outboard
motors. I have absolutely no knowledge of marine
division part numbers or accessories other than to
mention that they existed.
Considering where you're located, there's also some
possibility that that's a Chrysler Australia or even a
Simca or Rootes piece (Rootes used the pentastar from
about '66 on). Still probably a generic piece for
anything in the line, whichever line it was...
Mike Sealey, San Francisco CA
'57 Plymouth Sport Suburban
'64 Chrysler 300-K
--- David Agnew <Fnnutz@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> O Learned FWLK'ers,
> I have acquired a dash mounted compass. It is made
> of black plastic, the clear lens and the compass
> in the top, and what appears to be a mylar applique
> around the bottom third, this is 'woodgrained' and
> has a silver strip around the edges. Smack in the
> front centre is a Mopar Pentastar logo.2 adjusting
> screws for N/S,E/W on the underside, and a aluminum
> adjustable fixing attachment attached by a small
> bolt and nut, with a single screwhole for attaching
> to whatever.
> Anyone have a clue what it is? Doesn't really look
> to me as if it's a FWLK accessory, too 'plasticky"
> My '65 New Yorker has a 'woodgrained' dash, but the
> woodgraining on the compass is a different design.
> Looked in everything I have on Mopars, but can't
> find a compass listed as a factory accessory,
> even in 1969.
> There is no Mopar part number on it, and no clue as
> to who or where it was made. Is it a cheap and
> nasty from somewhere, or is it an absolutely
> outrageously expensive rare accessory for a hemi
> Superbird ?
> Just jokin' folks. Any ideas greatly appreciated.
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