1968 LeBaron

[Hemitheus]

Hello everyone,

Just picked up a 68 LeBaron. I am a life-Long Mopar guy but a complete rookie to Imperials. In fact my only experience with C-bodies is a buddys 66 rat rod Fury. That being said I may come across as an idiot at times.

Decoded the tag. I hate the unknowns.

CAR: Imperial LeBaron 4-Door Hardtop
ENGINE: 440cid 4-bbl V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: Unknown ---White Wall Tires???
BUILD DATE: September 08.
AXLE: 2.94 Rear Axle Ratio, Sure Grip
INTERIOR: High Trim Grade Black Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Unknown Color Paint. Code is 551
OTHER: Unknown Color Upper Door Frame Color. Black Horizontal Accent Stripe.


MOLDINGS:
30: Body Belt Mouldings


ABC OPTIONS:
B3: Cruise Control
D9: Front Disk Brakes
H2: Power Locks
J8: Remote Trunk Release
K8: Power Windows
L9: Power Vent Windows
N7: Unknown --- Tilt Steering Wheel???
P6: Rear Seat Speaker
Q9: Sentinel Lighting
R5: Unknown --- Telescoping Steering Wheel???
S3: Autotemp Air Conditioning
X1: Tinted Glass (all)
Y6: Black Vinyl Top


abc OPTIONS:
g0: Unknown --- Retractable Antenna???
h7: Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators


I will upload pics here. Just need to transfer them off of my phone.

 

[78Brougham]

Bring them on! Can't wait to see it!
And welcome aboard!

 

[Xenon]

HEY!!! We are all picture whores here... So bring 'em on.......

 

[Hemitheus]

Pic whores huh? so basically the same as the FABO people?

 

[Hemitheus]

Also I was seeking a little help in 2 areas. #1 is the paint code is 551 according to the fender tag. It is a metallic charcoal color. None of the the Imperial literature I have foind shows this color and it is NOT a repaint. Zero rust as well Bonus for a Michigan car. Anyway, does anyone have any insight in the color of this car?

Second. The wiring is in need of love. Pretty much nothing works on the electronics side. and the Check gauges light is on with the car running. is there a main fusible link? something is amiss for everything to be off. I need to find a wiring diagram stat.

 

[Mr C]

The source for all things Imperial. According to the paint chips there, "Military blue" looks grey to me.

http://www.imperialclub.com/

 

[polara71]

Very nice...... Part of that collection they broke up...

Why this one over the others

 

[1978 NYB]

Welcome......nice car.

 

[polara71]

Welcome......nice car.

He's been a member longer than you Bob

 

[1978 NYB]

He's been a member longer than you Bob

Wow.....he must of not of posted anything after I joined a few days later....

 

[polara71]

Doesn't look like it, signed up and went away

 

[detmatt]

My book says charcoal gray metallic. Nice car Hemitheus. What was it like dealing with the family who owned the collection?

 

[detmatt]

Very nice...... Part of that collection they broke up...

Why this one over the others

Why this one?, just look at it!

 

[polara71]

Why this one?, just look at it!

There were a lot there to choose from.... difficult to choose one

 

[1978 NYB]

Probably a hard choice when you are standing there and looking at all of them.

 

[polara71]

Probably a hard choice when you are standing there and looking at all of them.

That's it! Kid in a candy store and can only have one

 

[detmatt]

I'm kind of kicking myself for not going to see the cars for myself when they first began selling.

 

[commando1]

Doesn't look like it, signed up and went away

Or he was quietly learning from The Best and The Brightest...

 

[polara71]

Or he was quietly learning from The Best and The Brightest...

Then he came back here to share?

 

[commando1]

lol