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Almost. Actually, in 1969 Chrysler changed over to a larger reflector, eliminating the light. The regulations called for either a light or reflector at the time. In 1970 they put lights into the reflectors. So the 1969 housings are a one-year only design as well.The colors and requirement were both federally mandated.
For 1968, federal regulators imposed the requirement for side-marker lights—amber colored ones for the front and red ones for the rear. All vehicle manufacturers complied with the rule, but it was Chrysler that created the most liberal—and austere—interpretation of the fledgling side-marker mandate. For 1968, Chrysler adopted a circular marker light that was as small as possible. Stylists didn't want large marker lights that interrupted sleek lines and marvelous curves, so the small "porthole" markers were used across all models of the Dodge and Plymouth line-ups. (Chrysler models were the exception.)
When the 1968 models came out, other manufacturers chose to go with bigger lamps. For this reason, the 1968 Plymouth and Dodge models were some of the most graceful on the road, but they also drew unwanted attention from safety regulators and lawyers. Not wanting to provoke sanctions or lawsuits, Chrysler quietly changed over to larger rectangular marker light for 1969.
This made all '68 Dodge and Plymouth models special in that they share this unique, one-year-only styling feature.
Move Your Side-Marker Lights & Freak-Out The Purists!.
There have been other posts on this topic, and Chrysler was pretty unique in using three different configurations from '68-70. The 1969 model year was rectangular, but not illuminated, reflector only, incorporates a bulb in the 1970 model. I've owned one unrestored GTX in each model year, all came with red rear, amber front per the federal regs. My current 1969 GTX, photo taken when it was new. Red rear, amber front.The colors and requirement were both federally mandated.
For 1968, federal regulators imposed the requirement for side-marker lights—amber colored ones for the front and red ones for the rear. All vehicle manufacturers complied with the rule, but it was Chrysler that created the most liberal—and austere—interpretation of the fledgling side-marker mandate. For 1968, Chrysler adopted a circular marker light that was as small as possible. Stylists didn't want large marker lights that interrupted sleek lines and marvelous curves, so the small "porthole" markers were used across all models of the Dodge and Plymouth line-ups. (Chrysler models were the exception.)
When the 1968 models came out, other manufacturers chose to go with bigger lamps. For this reason, the 1968 Plymouth and Dodge models were some of the most graceful on the road, but they also drew unwanted attention from safety regulators and lawyers. Not wanting to provoke sanctions or lawsuits, Chrysler quietly changed over to larger rectangular marker light for 1969.
This made all '68 Dodge and Plymouth models special in that they share this unique, one-year-only styling feature.
Move Your Side-Marker Lights & Freak-Out The Purists!.
The colors and requirement were both federally mandated.
For 1968, federal regulators imposed the requirement for side-marker lights—amber colored ones for the front and red ones for the rear. All vehicle manufacturers complied with the rule, but it was Chrysler that created the most liberal—and austere—interpretation of the fledgling side-marker mandate. For 1968, Chrysler adopted a circular marker light that was as small as possible. Stylists didn't want large marker lights that interrupted sleek lines and marvelous curves, so the small "porthole" markers were used across all models of the Dodge and Plymouth line-ups. (Chrysler models were the exception.)
When the 1968 models came out, other manufacturers chose to go with bigger lamps. For this reason, the 1968 Plymouth and Dodge models were some of the most graceful on the road, but they also drew unwanted attention from safety regulators and lawyers. Not wanting to provoke sanctions or lawsuits, Chrysler quietly changed over to larger rectangular marker light for 1969.
This made all '68 Dodge and Plymouth models special in that they share this unique, one-year-only styling feature.
Move Your Side-Marker Lights & Freak-Out The Purists!.
Interesting history, thanks!The colors and requirement were both federally mandated.
For 1968, federal regulators imposed the requirement for side-marker lights—amber colored ones for the front and red ones for the rear. All vehicle manufacturers complied with the rule, but it was Chrysler that created the most liberal—and austere—interpretation of the fledgling side-marker mandate. For 1968, Chrysler adopted a circular marker light that was as small as possible. Stylists didn't want large marker lights that interrupted sleek lines and marvelous curves, so the small "porthole" markers were used across all models of the Dodge and Plymouth line-ups. (Chrysler models were the exception.)
When the 1968 models came out, other manufacturers chose to go with bigger lamps. For this reason, the 1968 Plymouth and Dodge models were some of the most graceful on the road, but they also drew unwanted attention from safety regulators and lawyers. Not wanting to provoke sanctions or lawsuits, Chrysler quietly changed over to larger rectangular marker light for 1969.
This made all '68 Dodge and Plymouth models special in that they share this unique, one-year-only styling feature.
Move Your Side-Marker Lights & Freak-Out The Purists!.