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1961 Chrysler Imperial Crown 4 Dr Hardtop Black W/ Stainless Insert, Flite Sweep on 2040-cars

Year:1961 Mileage:99999 Color: door handles intact and working
Location:

Mobile, Alabama, United States

Mobile, Alabama, United States

During approximate10 year ownership the following items have been replaced/renewed as needed to keep it in driving condition: carburetor, fan clutch, starter, starter coil and condenser, ignition switch, ballast resistor, fuel pump, water pump, power steering pump and reservoir, speedometer cable (speedometer works), replaced voltage regulator, air conditioning compressor and evaporator (converted to R 134 but now needs servicing after storage); replaced harmonic balancer, thermostatic coil, shocks, muffler and exhaust system, added seat belts (mild custom for safety), replaced leaf springs (rear), shock absorbers; installed new front tie rod ends to enable alignment; installed new pvc valve and hoses installed; replaced all belts and hoses; relined brakes, NOS neutral safety switch, power brakes serviced and brake shoes relined; new brake fluid reservoir installed (Note: mild custom dual reservoir is now recommended); installed NOS stop light switch, replaced spark plugs and wires, replaced exhaust manifold gasket; installed rebuilt panel luminescent power converter (this enables original luminescent pale green lights for gauges and dashboard to work); restored AM radio; installed NOS alternator gauge (working); installed used wiper motor; installed used wiring harness; replaced all fuses and bulbs as needed; installed Gary Goers trunk carpet kit, spare tire cover and trunk vinyl liner; full size spare tire is included; installed Gary Goers glove box liner; replaced steering wheel insert; all lenses and emblems intact (see photos); four original hubcaps; installed reproduction water bag and new rubber hoses for front windshield washer; power antenna works, wiper blades replaced and windshield wipers work, installed rebuilt power window motors (all four work), replaced power window switches as needed; all interior and exterior door handles intact and working; new door rubber installed; headlights work (low and high beam), tail lights and backup lights, blinkers all work; drivers side mirror is adjustable using under dash toggle; new battery installed this summer; all gauges working (except gas gauge needs new sending unit to work after storage); original AM radio works (through rear speaker only, needs front speaker); headliner is original; interior replaced with red simulated leather (mild custom color and dash dyed to match); black carpet kit installed; original chrome intact but shows signs of wear; replaced power seat electric motor (it works); horn works (one original large trumpet and two after market horns); replaced gas tank, fuel line and fuel filters; well maintained during ownership, kept in storage primarily, a real "twenty footer" and ready to drive.  Car has original transmission and drive train.  The glass is good but there are a few scratches from windshield wiper on driver's front glass.  It has been repainted but there are a few small rust spots on front hood and on rear deck to touchup; some minor dents. All chrome is intact exterior and interior, original and has not been rechromed.  There is one loose interior chrome strip at rear passenger door to re-secure (nothing major). The floor pans are good but some bed liner was used to restore trunk.  Car has the original 413 cu V-8 Engine. VIN 9214102357 (numbers match). The major things have been done and current items to repair are minor (clock, air conditioner and replace gas tank sending unit), and car can be driven immediately.  NOTE: The odometer is stuck (see photo) but best guesstimate is 99,999 miles.  Alabama does not require title for pre-1975 vehicles but other states may provide antique title. There are no warranties, express or implied, with a vehicle of this age which is sold "AS IS, WHERE IS," and inspection prior to sale can be arranged at Buyer's expense; Buyer is also responsible for pickup, transport and shipping;  Check Hemmings Motor News for transport providers; Payment is required by cash or wire transfer; and sale is final with no returns. Photos show current condition but please feel free to contact me if you have questions (251) 610-8945.

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Chrysler expecting up to 200,000 9-speed transmissions for 3 models this year

Tue, 22 Jan 2013

Striving for improved fuel economy, we already knew that Chrysler will begin using a nine-speed automatic transmission in some of its new products this year, but what we haven't known is that volume at which this gearbox will be used. According to Bloomberg, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has been quoted as saying that the automaker expects to sell close to 200,000 units equipped with this new transmission in 2013. Those gear-rich trannies will be spread out across three models, consisting of the redesigned Chrysler 200, the still-unnamed Jeep Liberty replacement and the Dodge Dart.
This transmission should play a pivotal role in making Chrysler vehicles more competitive in their respective segments. Just for comparison, one of the Dart's key competitors, the Toyota Corolla, still uses a four-speed automatic, and a previous report indicates that the next-generation 200 could get up to 38 miles per gallon on the highway, which is better than most non-hybrid midsize sedans on the market. Marchionne says that the new Jeep model is expected during the second quarter of this year, but there is no word as to when the new 200 or nine-speed Dart will debut, but clearly Dodge would like to have the transmission in its compact yesterday. As for that volume figure, it definitely doesn't seem out of reach since the Dart, Liberty and 200 combined for a total of more than 225,000 units in 2012.
How many more gears can we expect in future cars? Probably not many more, since the CEO of transmission-builder ZF, Stefan Sommer, previously stated that nine speeds was the "natural limit" for transmissions.

Chrysler 'at war' with world's largest Viper club?

Tue, 27 Aug 2013

The situation was bound to boil over at some point. Grumblings from former and current members of the Viper Club of America, and letters sent from Chrysler to VCA president Lee Stubberfield, allege that the non-profit club is being run illegally as a for-profit business, Jalopnik reports.
The trouble reportedly started in 2007, when VCA member and former club national president Chris Marshall is alleged to have taken a paid position at the club courtesy of the acting board members at the time. By 2010, with the demise of the Dodge Viper looming, the VCA reportedly made a deal with Chrysler to to acquire a stash of old parts and tooling for the Viper. The stash would then be sold by the newly formed Viper Parts of America, a company that was supposed to be run by Marshall, Jalopnik reports.
This sounds like shady business to us - at the very least a conflict of interest. And it's said that the VCA will not hesitate to suspend - for a year or more - the memberships of those who oppose it.

Chrysler unveils Dodge Charger SRT8 392, 300 SRT Concept to the faithful

Tue, 26 Mar 2013

Our man Steven J. Ewing recently spent some time in a 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee, and while he found a lot to love - particularly underhood - he didn't care for the sedan's retro-steeped visuals, preferring the standard SRT's look instead. Perhaps he'll dig this throwback look instead. Over the weekend, Chrysler unveiled this handsome 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8 392 Appearance Package at the eighth annual Spring Festival of LXs, a gathering of Charger, Challenger and Chrysler 300 enthusiasts held in Irvine, California.
Unveiled by SRT CEO Ralph Gilles in front of an estimated 2,500 Spring Fest goers, the 392 features 20-inch Black Vapor Chrome alloys set off by a black-painted roof panel, hood bulge, spoiler and mirror caps. Additional exterior changes include model-specific striping and badging along with the requisite serialized dash plaque inside. The 392 will be available in five colors - Billet Silver Metallic, Bright White, Hemi Orange, Plum Crazy and the TorRed pain seen here.
Performance-wise, the 392 remains unchanged from standard SRT8s, but that's hardly a slight - the 6.4 liter Hemi V8 continues to churn out 470 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels. Like other 2013 SRT8s, the 392 benefits from the institution of a new launch control system and a retuned three-mode adaptive suspension.