I am pretty confused also, but thanks to everyone who commented here. A lot of cool info to try to digest!
Fender Data Plate Help
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69CoronetRT
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In box is full.
So, after decoding, the following questions:
Under TRM R=9 which says special order or leather. Was leather an option in the Newport this year?
Also, second row Q2 says "astrophonic delux am", what's this "astrophonic"?
Is there any place that sells a replica MSRP if I give the VIN number?
Under TRM R=9 which says special order or leather. Was leather an option in the Newport this year?
Also, second row Q2 says "astrophonic delux am", what's this "astrophonic"?
Is there any place that sells a replica MSRP if I give the VIN number?
Thanks, but I am a tard. Can't find the way to delete old stuff.....
69CoronetRT
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L9B is an optional vinyl and vinyl bucket seat interior for a '65 Newport. It is compatible with FF1 exterior.
"Astrophonic" is a Dodge term. In a Chrysler, sales code 442 (Q/2 on the tag) is the Golden tone A/M or the five button radio with tone control.
Is there any place that sells a replica MSRP if I give the VIN number? Lots of vendors sell, generally poor, reproductions of window stickers. They do not have access to the Chrysler data base to reproduce your sticker from a VIN. You might try Chrysler Historical to see if they have a copy of your IBM Card. That would help answer some questions as to how the car was equipped and where it was shipped. (IBM cards are also another lengthy topic)
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Wow, thanks. That sticker is almost my car verbatim except for the air conditioning. Cool.
So you think my car should have a PCV valve instead of just a breather cap? Neither valve cover has the small PCV hole.....From Copilot-the Microsoft AI. So, take it with a grain of salt. The naked red engine fits the requirements of an engine for delivery in Canada.
Short Answer:
Between 1964 and 1968, Canada did not mandate its own factory-installed emissions controls on automobiles. Canadian cars followed U.S. standards (especially California’s pioneering rules and later the U.S. federal Clean Air Act of 1965/1967). The first Canadian federal emission regulations came only in 1971, aligned with U.S. standards.
What Controls Were Seen on Canadian Cars
Even without Canadian mandates, Canadian-market cars often carried U.S.-driven technology because:
Thus, Canadian cars of 1964–1968 had emissions controls only because U.S. engineering required them, not because Canada mandated them.
- PCV valves (1963–1964 onward): Adopted universally by Detroit automakers, so Canadian cars had them. (ERROR)
- Evaporative controls (late 1960s): Charcoal canisters and sealed fuel systems began appearing in U.S. cars; Canadian cars followed.
- Air injection pumps (1966–1968): Introduced on some U.S. engines; Canadian cars shared these designs.
Key Point
- Canada’s first federal emission regulations: 1971, under Transport Canada, aligned with U.S. EPA standards.
- Before that, Canadian cars were essentially “U.S.-spec by default” due to the Auto Pact and shared production lines.
In summary: Canadian automobiles built in 1964–1968 had no uniquely mandated factory emissions controls. They carried whatever controls U.S. law required (PCV valves, later evaporative systems, air pumps), because Canadian production was integrated with U.S. standards. Canada itself did not legislate emissions controls until 1971.
Sources:
- Environment Canada – Air pollution: regulations for vehicles and engines
- Wikipedia – Vehicle emissions control
- University of Toronto – Brief History of Emissions Regulations
- Canadian Encyclopedia – Canada–U.S. Auto Pact
- Wikipedia – Canada–U.S. Automotive Products Agreement
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