Replacement Parts

Part Numbers

In this parts book the original manufacturer's description and part number are considered definitive. For the United Motors Service section these are various manufacturers. For the bulk of this book the manufacturer is Chrysler.

Unknown Part Numbers

In some cases I have been unable to find the original part number and description in my references. In those cases I have created a number with a “?” prefix.

Non-existent Part Numbers

In some cases after market or reproduction manufacturers have created a new part that replaces several parts. For these there are no original numbers or descriptions. In those cases I have created a unique number prefixed with “x”.

Part Names

As with part numbers, the parts book is considered the definitive source for parts names. If Chrysler called it a signal lamp then that is what it is, even if everyone else calls it a tail light.

Interchange Information

Interchange information consists of

• A cross reference to a large manufacturer's part that can be purchased at automotive or industrial suppliers.
• A cross reference to a reproduction part manufacturer.

For reproduction parts, I have included links to manufacturer information. This is not an endorsement of the manufacturer. In many cases my dealings with the manufacturer have been limited to examining their catalog.

Subassembly Entries

When attempting to assemble a part or in creating a replacement part it is useful to know what size and type of nuts and bolts are required. Often the listing in the functional area will list something like a “cover screw”. It can take quite some time to scan through Group 18 (Standard Parts) to find the entry. Thankfully, often the part turns out to be a common item available at the hardware store. I have sometimes spent a couple of hours thumbing through the parts book to determine the exact nature of a few fasteners. Once I do it for an assembly, I'd rather not do it again. Thus, you will find some “sub assembly” entries. In the web version of this parts book you can click on the link to find out what the part really is. In the print version the Group 18 description is used rather than the functional description. (e.g. “10-24 x 1/2 Round Headed Screw” rather than “Cover Screw”)

Other Odd Ball Entries

A number of parts are included because they are or once were in my “stock” (I use this database to keep track of my spare parts too.)

Where Did/Does All This Information Come From?

For years, decades actually, I have made it a habit of noting cross reference information off of boxes of spare parts. Delving into catalogs has been another source. If you have information that extends this, please email it to me at I would love to include it in this database.