Author: Mr C

How many times have you hit the window switch only to see the window wiggle or struggle or only move after a time delay from when you hit the switch?…all are symptoms of "clutch" failure (or pucks, whichever you prefer) you hear the motor m…

Had to post pics for posterity of this rare, gorgeous project.

1968 Chrysler Imperial

I’ve been around Formals pretty much all my life and only now noticed another quirky thing.

There were 3 Newport/ New Yorker Front Bumper stampings used on Formals:

1974- Without cooling vents :

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75-76 With cooling vents…Chrysler also changed the location of the Bumperettes outboard to accommodate the “new” vents. This was done in concert with new enlarged grille designs due to overheating complaints about the 74s in traffic:

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And…

Just noticed something…

Silver interiors are rare. Never saw silver LeBaron seats before. For sale close to me- not mine.

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I feel almost foolish asking this having driven Mopars my whole life, but the memory fades unfortunately, so I’m asking your help.

I’m restoring my 68 Imperial Crown convertible and one of the down sides is that it has had the ignition & lock cylinders replaced along the line and the car has a few sets of keys to open doors or turn ignition or access trunk etc.

When I go through the car I will re-key it to a single set. I will get proper blanks when I’m done.

What I can’t remember is what…

Keys

How many times have you hit the window switch only to see the window wiggle or struggle or only move after a time delay from when you hit the switch?…all are symptoms of “clutch” failure (or pucks, whichever you prefer) you hear the motor making noise, but the window doesn’t move.

I, like many Mopar enthusiasts have been through this more than a few times. I’ve bought the replacement pucks only to have the motor fail again a month later. Upon relection this only makes sense, since the…

How to rebuild Chrysler Power Window motor clutch assembly

Appreciate any leads.

I need the stalk, wiring to connector and sensor.

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Sits on cowl vent between the wiper arms…

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