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PostPosted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 8:22 pm 
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Looking for info on the internal parts for the "shutter-stat" on a 31 DG 8. What does it look like? Any info on where I might find one? Located in the central part of South Carolina.


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:47 pm 
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Forgive my ignorance but what exactly is a shutter stat ?


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 10:36 am 
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I was told by an older guy the term "shutterstat" was used to avoid confusion with "thermostat". Probably a more technical name for it, but that's the term the guy used. It's the housing on the front of the cylinder head that houses the thermostat but it also operates the shutters in front of the radiator. I'm told only the DG 8's with shutters had this on them and the cars with a grill panel in front of the radiator had a standard thermostat housing. I have the housing but no internal parts.


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 4:03 pm 
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Was it also used on any other vehicles in the Chrysler family at that time ? Maybe literature from another model will have what you're looking for...

The 31 CG Chrysler Imperial or a CD8 perhaps.. ?

I think there is a fellow Dodge Brother on the AACA forum that goes by the screen name Gunsmoke that may have a DG8. Maybe send him a message to see if he can help out ?


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 10:14 pm 
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Thanks for the help. Did a little research and judging from pictures I believe the unit on the Chrysler CD 8 is the same as mine. Thanks again !!


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 3:09 pm 
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StevenMurdaugh wrote:
Thanks for the help. Did a little research and judging from pictures I believe the unit on the Chrysler CD 8 is the same as mine. Thanks again !!


Hey you're welcome..

and just to follow up, he posted an explanation on the AACA board you may want to read.

forums.aaca.org

Just scroll down to "Chrysler Products-General" section

You have a VERY rare bird.. would love to see pics of it you wouldn't mind ?


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 4:47 pm 
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 10:46 am 
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Very nice! Thanks for sharing it with us...

What are your plans for it ?


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If you lose interest in the car I may be interested in purchasing it from you. Mike Fitterling


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PostPosted: Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:37 pm 
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Plan to do some minor repair, paint and upholstery and drive it as much as possible !! Think it will be a nice ride when done. Have found that some DG 8 parts specific to the roadster are hard to find. Not sure door handles are correct, and need center bumper clamps, front and rear. Other than that, car is pretty much complete.


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PostPosted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:45 pm 
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Does anyone have a photo that shows what the bumper clamps look like? Incase anyone has one that may help Steve.


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