Sentinel lighting
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ceebuddy
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Nice! What you have there is not only the Safeguard Sentinel Lighting (L41) but also the Automatic Headlight Beam Changer (L68) which was only available if the Sentinel Lighting had been ordered.
The device next to the radiator with the amber lens is the sensor for the Automatic Headlight Beam Changer. If one drove at night with the high beams on, preferrably on a lonely highway, then the headlights of an oncoming car would trigger the sensor and the lights would dim to low-beams automatically until the oncoming car had passed.
The Sentinel Lighting was not uncommon and from what I've heard worked pretty well. I think the Automatic Headlight Beam Changer is a rather rare option on Chryslers. Not sure if it worked well.
The idea itself was not new in 1969. GM pioneered it as their "Autronic Eye" beginning in 1952 on Cadillacs but it was sensitive to changing lighting conditions such as street lights making the headlights flicker between high- and low-beams. I can only assume Mopar devised a more reliable solution later.
The device next to the radiator with the amber lens is the sensor for the Automatic Headlight Beam Changer. If one drove at night with the high beams on, preferrably on a lonely highway, then the headlights of an oncoming car would trigger the sensor and the lights would dim to low-beams automatically until the oncoming car had passed.
The Sentinel Lighting was not uncommon and from what I've heard worked pretty well. I think the Automatic Headlight Beam Changer is a rather rare option on Chryslers. Not sure if it worked well.
The idea itself was not new in 1969. GM pioneered it as their "Autronic Eye" beginning in 1952 on Cadillacs but it was sensitive to changing lighting conditions such as street lights making the headlights flicker between high- and low-beams. I can only assume Mopar devised a more reliable solution later.
Thanks a lot. That's a great write up ceebuddy
That's kinda neat! I've got the Sentinel in my '70 mmm send me a PM when you are ready to start removing it. I'd also be interested in a few other bits. I take it the car is beyond saving?
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My Imp has the Sentinel and it's one thing I haven't really put much effort into getting it working yet however I think I know what I need to get it working. The auto dimming headlight option was available on Chryslers and Imps much earlier than '69 and the sensor was up on the top of the dash. Here's one from '64.
commando1
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Still so much more to learn. So little time. Thanks Ceebud.
Well after watching graveyard cars there are probably no cars beyond saving. I bought this one for the drive train. Some one backed into the drivers door and bent things up and smashed the window but it came with a extra door. I'm keeping all air conditioning parts , electric window motors and switches , all disc brake parts and the rear end. The interior is weathered from the broken window being open.the motor turns over with the key but when I added antifreeze it ran out of one of the frost plugs on the passenger side of the motor. For me it's a little to far gone to restore . I'm up here by Edmonton and I have never sent parts to anyone before so I may need a bit of help in that area. Sorry about my fromer copy of your post I'm still learning how things work
I would like to find a new home for the things I don't need like tail lights signal lights grill. Stuff like that I will take some pictures and get them posted and see what you guys think. Who knows maybe it is worth saving if someone wants to invest a lot of cash and time. I have only removed the window switches as of now.
Well Howdy neighbour! That makes shipping a whole lot easier as I'm in Calgary. I have drivers up your way couple times a month. I run the Dodge Dealer in Cochrane so if you need anything "Dodge" FCBO members get big discounts
I'll send you a PM with my contact info...
Sounds good to me. I will have a lot of spare parts for you
commando1
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Put me down for a 2 door 6 speed Hellcat Charger when they come out.
I will have to check in the attic for that
Oops I replied to the wrong post. I'd like one of those someday too
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
Put me down for a 2 door 6 speed Hellcat Charger when they come out.
Sounds like your gonna fit in the group just fine Welder dude.
Sounds like your gonna fit in the group just fine Welder dude.
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