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I installed a Continental 60709 on my 1971 Imperial and it fit well. But that was in 2006, so I have no clue whether the product quality is still the same. The Gates 20623 is stated as fitting this model, too. But I haven't tried it, I just think Gates is a good manufacturer. Generally...

@nitoh: Congratulations on this beautiful acquisition! There was a writeup on this vinyl roof in the Collectible Automobile magazine article on Fuselage Imperials. The roof material was specifically developed to look like an old Italian leather that has a very subtle print. All looked fine but...

For whatever reason, product development must have decided that Fuselage Dodge and Plymouth cars only get the option of a tilt column, but not tilt & telescope.

That's correct for the 1969 Tilt & Telescope wheel.

It may look like it from that angle but perhaps a full picture of the rear would show those are regular 1970 New Yorker taillights.

Apoarently, the car was sold through Coparts in the meantime.

IIRC, that particular 1971 Chrysler 300 now residing in Japan has been repainted black from its original bronze or walnut color.

Looks like a blue 1970 steering column and if the center pad is origial, is from a Chrysler. I just wonder if the steering wheel is actually green or if it faded and changed its color along the way.

If you still have the map light, that should also come on automatically when you open a door. Nevertheless, the entire light show is pretty dim.

These were not very fancy. Just a socket and a bracket and a naked bulb. But you usually don't see them as they are mounted pretty much below and somewhat behind the dashboard. >>>> Click

You might consider installing two under dash courtesy lights, one on each side (like the 71 Furys with light package had) as this seems to be less trouble than finding and installing a good dome light and brace. Then again, the dome light brace itself is probably identical through most body...

According to the print ad the 1973 Dodge Spring Sepcial could be had in white, black, red or silver exterior color with a black or white vinyl roof.

I know for sure that you could have 1970 Gran Coupes in a variety of colors and (non-paisley) vinyl roof shades. So customers interested in the mere added value of the equipment otherwise optinal could choose standard colors and standard interiors. If that applies to the 1973 Spring...

PM27G0D153543 has an SPD of 6 November 1969 and retired in South Carolina.