October December 2013 Brute Force

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Brute Force Special Edition
The Greatest Show On The Road
“The 300 Circus”
Elephants Rumble
Lions Roar
www.chrysler300clubinc.com October - December 2013 / Brute Force: Volume 43, No. 4 Page 1
contents
3 President’s Message
4 Editor’s Notes
23 300 Show Cars
24 Upcoming Meets
33 Vintage 300 Ad
34 Consultant’s Corner
35 Tech Talk
36 Curbside Service 300 Style
37 My 300
38 Letter Car Jeopardy
39 Classified Ads
45 Club Store
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The Search For The
“Holy Grail”
A 1962 Chrysler 300
With The S42 Option
426 Shortram Wedge
With 421 Horses
300 Member Roster & Online
Color Version of Brute Force
Are Available Online
www.chrysler300clubinc.com
Members may use the access codes below.
View your member data and advise
Rich Barber of necessary changes.
Access Code
User Name is Dual354
Password is Quad392
Full color version of The 300 Circus with Circus On
Parade music is available on Youtube.com. Search
for “300 Circus” or go to: alturl.com/cuo67
1950s iPod
For Sale
Make Offer
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Brute Force: Volume 43, No. 4 / October - December 2013
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president’s message
Greetings 300 Enthusiasts,
No fall meet this year, I am already lonely for my 300
friends.
Many physical problems have arisen with many members
it was just not possible.
Ralph Rees has invited all to Kokomo, Indiana June 4th
to the 8th 2014. Host Hotel is the Holiday Inn Express.
Indiana on the south end of the Great Lakes. Lots of
good things to do.
Such as, Kokomo Opalescent Glass, Elwood Haynes
Museum,
Kokomo Automotive Museum, Kokomo Chrysler
Transmission Plant
Haynes International, Dinner and a Movie at Summer
Place.
Bill and Marilyn Allen are sponsoring a meet in
Alamogordo, NM September 17 - 21, 2014. Host Hotel is
the Fairfield Inn.
Attractions include White Sands Balloon Invitational,
White Sands National Monument, the Space Museum,
White Sands Missile Range Museum, Old Mesilia (Billy
the Kid territory), Trinity Site (1st Atomic Bomb test),
Cloudcroft (8,700 ft), Ruidoso (7,500 ft), Inn of the
Mountain Gods, Spencer Theater, Sierra Blanca / Ski
Apache (10,000 ft), Holloman AFB (F-22’s, Predators
and Reapers) and pleasant mountain drives to view elk
herds. Places further away like Carlsbad Caverns and
Roswell (Alien Museum) are also options.
Looking forward to seeing my 300 friends at both.
Good weather and great Health your way.
Happy 300 Motoring.
Kermit Eskelsen, President
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CHRYSLER 300 CLUB Inc. CONSULTANTS
LETTER SERIES
1955 C-300
Bob Linnenberger (785) 478-4984 (KS)
[email protected]
1956 300B
Frank Nicholson (702) 871-6478 (NV)
[email protected]
1957 300C
Rob Kern (580) 357-5056 (OK)
[email protected]
1958 300D
Gary Goers (406) 756-6715 (MT)
[email protected]
1959 300E
Bruce Toelle (707) 538-7430 (CA)
[email protected]
1960 300F
Merle Wolfer (503) 655-9809 (OR)
[email protected]
1961 300G
Bob Jasinski (925) 831-9727 (CA)
[email protected]
1962 300H
Doug Warrener (916) 987-6783
[email protected]
1963 300J
Bob Knorr (520) 325-7143 (AZ)
1964 300K
Chris Pinder (925) 798-5757 (CA)
[email protected]
1965 300L
Bruce Toelle (707) 538-7430 (CA)
[email protected]
NON LETTER SERIES
1962 300 Chuck Hill (775) 265-0548 (NV)
[email protected]
1963 300 Bob Knorr (520) 325-7143 (AZ)
1964 300 Chris Pinder (925) 798-0899 (CA)
(925) 798-5757 [email protected]
1965 300 Bruce Toelle (707) 538-7430 (CA)
1966 300 Larry Jett (510) 794-7911 (CA)
[email protected]
1967-1968 300
Dave Planer (916) 791-0306 (CA)
[email protected]
1969-1971 300 John Chesnutt (503) 228-7798 (OR)
[email protected]
1970 300 Hurst Wayne Wagstaff
(604) 591-5797 (B.C. Canada)
[email protected]
1979 300
Dale Burkhardt (708) 826-8095 (IN)
[email protected]
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editor’s notes
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey, at their
best, could not top a 300 Meet coming to a town
near you. In the early morning, the Elephant Hemis
awake with a rumbling that sets off adjacent car
alarms. The Lion Wedges start with a deafening roar.
Antifreeze and oil are left in their wake as reminders
that these “beasts” mark their territories no matter
where they go.
Screeching tires and clanking rears are heard as the
“Beautiful Brutes” follow in tandem through the
town’s main roads until they reach their final show
destination to the delight of the awaiting spectators.
They are astounded by the beautiful sights and
sounds as the 300s parade and assemble in
alphabetical order to the aroma coming from their
downdraft tubes. This is “The 300 Circus.”
In addition to this special treat, in this issue, I hope
that you enjoy the new format and enjoy the new
contributors in Brute Force. The new cover celebrates
the racing heritage of the 300 Marque. Frank the
“Flagman” will be featured from time to time within
the pages of the magazine. You will note that he
smokes Italian AVANTI anisette Parodi cigars.
Merle Wolfer will continue in the capacity of Senior
Associate Editor. In the last issue, Merle and I
introduced color to the center four pages of the Brute
Force Magazine with Kermit’s help. This issue is
brought to you in full color as a one time treat.
From time to time, a centerfold 300 will be chosen
from submissions to the Editor. High resolution
photos of a member’s 300 must appear in the “buff.”
Nothing should cover the 300’s “Birthday Suit.” The
background should be as beautiful as the “Brute.”
Please keep your submissions coming for our
new sections. We are looking for members’ “My
300” stories and Tech Talk articles; Consultant
contributions for FAQs; and Vintage 300 Ads.
Brute Force Forever,
Tony Rinaldi
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PRESIDENT
Kermit Eskelsen
8091 Viscounti Dr.
Sandy, Utah 84903-6824
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VICE PRESIDENT
Bruce Toelle
557 Catherine Ct.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
707-538-7430 (voice & fax)
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Moana Steinberg
3788 Mohawk Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650-8957
520-378-2991 (voice & fax)
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TREASURER
Roger Selby
1161 Mt. Shasta Ct.
Placerville, CA 95667-7774
530-622-1020
[email protected]
WEBMASTER
Danny Goss
1508 Ebeling Drive
Mustang, OK 73064
405-376-0678
[email protected]
DIRECTOR
Merle Wolfer
17290 Timothy Way
Gladstone, OR 97027
503-655-9809
[email protected]
DIRECTOR
Rich Barber
1801 Redwine Terrace
Brentwood, CA 94513-6000
925-513-6583
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MANAGER
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Gardnerville, Nevada 89460
775-265-0548 (voice & fax)
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SENIOR ASSOCIATE
EDITOR
HISTORIAN
Merle Wolfer
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CHIEF JUDGE
Gary Goers
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Kalispell, MT 59901
406-752-6249
(voice & fax)
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Letter To The Editor From Larry Jett:
Nice to see my barn-find 63 J-wannabe on page 7 of the
new, re-formatted BF.
Although I am but a student of the 63, rather than a teacher,
may I point out that the bumpers are not identical and only
the rear bumper from the 63 s also on the 64 car. If the bumpers were truly identical, you would not be able to insert the
nozzle at the filling station into the filler pipe. They may have
been shaped identical when manufactured, but somebody
has to cut out a relief mid-bumper for the rear application
which is not needed at the front of the car. In my opinion, the
63 is a cleaner design then the 64, particularly at the rear end,
but the 64 grille is the more attractive of the 2 years. Some
may have noticed that the rear black Continued on Page 5
Welcome To 9 New Members & Their 13 New 300s
The Chrysler 300 enthusiasts listed below joined us in the third quarter of 2013. If you’re a neighbor to one, make a call, welcome them to the club and set up a mini meet. Thanks to all with e-mail
addresses for responding to my electronic invoices. It saves me time and the club money.
Rich Barber, Membership Manager
Jim & Adelle Dawm
71 4TH ST NW
CHESLEY ON N0G 1L0
CANADA
[email protected]
H (519) 363-3642
C (519) 374-7082
1963 300J
Anne Fitch
11 CLUB CIR
MONMOUTH BEACH NJ 077501361
[email protected]
H (732) 229-8833
B (212) 349-7000
F (212) 349-2599
1961 300G COUPE
Ray Melton
1800 REGAL RIDGE ST
LAS CRUCES NM 88011-4924
[email protected]
H (575) 522-5795
C (575) 642-3151
1957 300C CONV
Keith Roberts
87 ELM RD APT 8B
CALDWELL NJ 07006-5341
[email protected]
C (914) 215-5822
1961 300G COUPE
1964 300 COUPE
Jeffery & Mary Jane Scott
285 N SALEM RD
RIDGEFIELD CT 06877-3125
[email protected]
H (203) 438-2209
Ross & Olwen Therrien
230 CHEMAUSHGON RD
BANCROFT ON K0L 1C0
CANADA
[email protected]
H (613) 332-2364
C (613) 334-0426
1956 300B (2)
1963 300J
Larry & Linda Thomas
1422 S 3RD ST
CLINTON IN 47842-2216
[email protected]
H (765) 832-6282
B (765) 832-3566
F (765) 832-1817
1957 300C COUPE
1958 300D CONV
1960 300F CONV
Joseph & Diana Cikauskas
542 REDHORSE LN
YORKVILLE IL 60560-9199
[email protected]
H (630) 385-2048
C (630) 546-2293
1966 300 CONV
John Pelzers
4163 HALL COURT
PLEASANTON CA 94566-4774
[email protected]
H (925) 250-0938
B (800) 427-8781
1955 C300
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CA plate is now on the front showing January of 1983 when
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the goodness of those old plates and make them legal once
again.
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Above: Fern & Laura Rivard brought their 1965 Chrysler 300L and 1962 300H convertible at Eagles Nest campgrounds near Moyie lake at their first annual car show.
Below: Merle Wolfer proudly displaying his 300-D at the Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals in Pa. At Carlisle the
300D won first in class and also won the Celebrity Award from Herb McCandless. On the way back to Oregon,
the car again won 1st in class at the WPC National in St. Paul. This is the car that was featured in Brute Force in a
series of 19 chapters about its restoration. The restoration was completed in 2013 and took about 4 years.
Date: September 17-21, 2014
Place: White Sands National Monument, NM
Who: All members of Chrysler 300 Club, Inc.
All members of Chrysler 300 Club, Int’l.
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Meet Hosts: Bill and Marilyn Allen
Host Hotel: Fairfield Inn, Alamogordo, NM
Enjoy: “The Brutes”, The 300 Enthusiasts
And The White Sands Balloon Invitational
Right: Ralph & Vickie Rhees host
Kokomo, Indiana
Chrysler 300 Club, Inc. Meet
June 4-8, 2014. Featuring Dinner and
Movie at Summer Place,
a classic 50’s Indiana town.
Below: Tony Bevacqua, Mark Souders & Tony Rinaldi host Macungie, PA,
a Joint 300 Clubs’ Meet August 5-9,
2015. The premiere social event for
2015; No Tux Required!
Celebrate The Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Of The Chrysler 300 Marque
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Searched For The
“Holy Grail” And
Found a “Honker”
fying him. This is the year Greg Ziegler established the
Two Way Flying Mile average record of 144.9 mph. Bud
finished third with 143.198 mph.
To make up for how he was treated in 1960, the next year
Bud was invited to Detroit and allowed to special order
“Big Red” for a dollar. He says that they never told him
where to mail the dollar so he probably still owes it. By Tony Rinaldi Bud ran his “Red Stepsister Finless Ringer” a 1962 Sport
300 against a field of 3 speed manual GT prepared 1961
Contributions from Jim Kramer
300-Gs, some Chevrolets and a Buick in the Class 8 (Unith reports from several sources that Chrysler limited Displacement – 390 cubic inch and up) NASCAR
300s, both Sport and H models, could be or- Daytona Beach Runs on Saturday, February 19, 1961. dered with the S42 option, a 426 Wedge EnHe blew the doors off the competition and his stepsisgine with various intake configurations, the most exotic
ters with an unprecedented record for the fastest qualifyof which could have had all the bells and whistles of the
ing speed of 156.657 mph One Way run on the sands of
405 HP 413 short crossram engine but with 421 HP, a
Daytona Beach. His average for the Two Way Flying Mile
search ensued to find the “Holy Grail.”
run was 145.9 mph. That would have been a new
No 426 wedge engines actually made it to production in
World Record, BUT, that is not the only thing he
1962 because NASCAR would not approve them.
blew off. A small piece of Windshield surround trim
But “Holy Grail” was still to be found. Harry E.
flew off and disqualified him and additionally two of
“Bud” Faubel, Jr. and his “Big Red” (The Honkthe Chrysler 300-Gs. Bud won the Chrysler 300 Mile
er) an experimental 1961/1962 mutant based
Acceleration with a speed of 90.7 mph held on Monupon a 1962 Sport 300, that unofficially broke
day, February 20, 1961.
the One Way and Two Way Flying Mile records
Greg Ziegler’s trim stayed on his 300-G and he ofon the Sands of Daytona Beach in 1961, both
ficially won the Average Flying Mile at 143.027 mph,
were found in Pennsylvania. Bud Faubel said:
below his 1960 speed. W
“If a 426 wedge was available for a ’62
Chrysler, I would have had one.”
In 1965, with his Dodge “Hemi-Honker” he roared
through some of the fastest 16 car fields in stock car
dragging history and made off with the most coveted
Bud still lives in Chambersburg PA and was a
trophy for stock cars by winning “Mr. Stock Elimiprolific and successful Chrysler 300 and later Dodge race
nator”
in his 426 hemi powered Dodge Coronet. He is
driver. I found interviewing Bud a delightful and informative experience. His lovely wife Barbara is also his ball- mentioned in the same breath as Andy Granatelli and
Greg Ziegler.
room dance partner.
In 1950’s California vocabulary, a hot car was said to really “Honk.” “The Honker” moniker, as reportedly, NASCAR driver Marvin Panch jokingly called his unusual
300 “some honker” and the nickname stuck. Bud subBud became the Sales Manager/VP for a Dodge dealer- sequently named all of his drag cars “The Honker” from
1962 all the way through 1966.
ship in Chambersburg PA.
In 1960, Bud brought his standard 300-F to the sands of Interestingly, every year Bud raced, he set NHRA records,
Daytona Beach and wanted to race in the Flying Mile. and each one of his cars ended up in the history books
The Chrysler people would not let him run his showroom for their mechanical and technical innovations. Argu300-F against the 300-F GT 4 speed manual Specials. So ably, Faubel’s two most famous cars were his ‘64 “Turinsistent, was he, that they relented and allowed him to bo-Honker” Dodge which featured dual aircraft turborace one of their engineering prototype Specials under charged Hemi creating somewhere in the neighborhood
one condition. If he won and beat their regular drivers, of 1,800 horsepower! Almost uncontrollable, the radical
he could not show up to accept the prize thus disquali- Dodge was attaining speeds of 160+ mph in the quarter,
which was absolutely unheard of at that time, with tires
When Harry was 16 he wanted to get experience to eventually race Chrysler 300s, so he enlisted in the Navy. By
19, he got his experience flying F-86 fighter jets in the
Korean War. At 23, he was a flight instructor in Vietnam.
blazing the whole way. His 1965 Honker A/FX altered wheelbase car remains perhaps his best-remembered ride, as
it was seen all over the Northeast and made Bud a household name in the sport of drag racing. You know that you
are successful when they make a Hot Wheels version of your 1965 Dodge Coronet A/FX – “The Honker” racing car.
The House of Representatives of Pennsylvania recognized Bud Faubel’s achievements for numerous victories in Funny
Car, Super Stock and A/FX Eliminator Categories for races driven in NASCAR, United States Auto Club and NHRA.
He is also the recipient of the Legion of Honor and was inducted into the NHRA Hall of Fame.
This year, Bud Faubel was inducted into the Collector Guide Magazine’s Mopar Hall of Fame in Carlisle PA. “Big Red” is now owned by Jim Kramer who is having a full restoration done to bring it back to its former glory. Refer
to the Back Page for a recent picture of Bud Faubel with “Big Red.” Bud definitely has aged much more gracefully
than his old “Honker.”
“Big Red” with Bud Faubel preparing to duel an older C-300. Photo from May 1962 CARS
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Vintage 300 Ad
300-F Snowman Video
Consultants’ Corner
Chrysler 300-F FAQs
By: Merle Wolfer
Consultant for ‘60 Chrysler 300-F
Console Ashtray on 300-F is Broken
I used a 7/64 drill bit which is correct for a size 6 screw.
The front console ashtray on my 300F is in pieces I needed to drill holes slightly less than 1/4 inches so I
and I need some help. How can I get it back togeth- marked the drill with a piece of tape to keep the hole
depth the same. Then I threaded the holes with a 6-32
er so it looks and functions normally?
tap and assembled the housing to the bezel with six 6-32
These front console ashtrays were used on the 300F, screws. Using a flat-bottom tap in shallow holes will help
300G and 300H.
to get threads to the bottom of the hole.
The bezel on top is die cast that is chrome plated. On the The cigarette lighter knob for these ashtrays is a shorter
underside of the bezel it has 6 extrusions the go through type so that the ashtray lid will slide over the top, closing
6 holes in the main body of the ashtray. They are then the ashtray when not in use.
peened over similar to the head of a rivet. After many
years those extrusions just give up and the ashtray falls This basic console ashtray was continued on the 300J and
300K also but with a change. For 63 and 64 the cigarette
apart.
lighter was in the dash, not in the ashtray so that the ashThe questioner sent me his bezel and some parts for reas- tray housing didn’t provide a lighter. On those cars the
sembly. The bezel had been re-chromed and stubs of the cigarette lighter knob matches the other dash knobs.
extrusions were still there and were covered with plating.
The fact that the bezel was plated meant extra care needed
to be taken in that repair and reassembly process.
Q
A
There are 2 extrusions on the front side of the bezel. I
ground those off smooth so I could drill holes where they
had been for reattachment. There are also 2 extrusions on
each side. Those I left in place but ground the chrome
from the extrusions so that they would fit into their original holes in the main body of the ashtray.
When the extrusion stubs would fit into their original
holes it lined up the holes in the housing so that the housing and bezel fit together as they originally did.
I planned to drill holes for screws in the bezel. So over to
the drill press where I have a small drill press vise attached
to the table of the drill press. The ashtray bezel has fresh
chrome on it so I can’t clamp it into the vise.
Wood block in drill press Housing for ashtray sitting
vise will hold the bezel in on bezel aligns the holes
place. Plastic sheet will
for drilling.
insulate bezel from vise.
I cut a piece of wood that would fit snugly inside the
opening of the bezel and clamped it into the vise. Then
I laid a piece of cushioned plastic over the wood and cut
around the wood. With the plastic slid over the edge of
the wood it cushioned the top of the vise and I slid the
bezel down on top of the plastic.
Bottom of unit after
Unit assembled with
assembly.
lighter and ash receptacle
With the ashtray housing sitting on the bezel there are 2
extra holes on each side of the housing that are not used Editor’s Note: Our Club is served by 20 classes of modoriginally. The extrusion stubs held the housing in place el year consultants. Look for their insightful input in
and I drilled 6 holes in the bezel, 2 on each side and 2 on FAQ columns similar to this in future editions of Brute
the front.
Force.
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Tech Talk
By: Tony Rinaldi
When in doubt, Read the
Technical Service Bulletins
Problem: Tailgate glass will not longer go up and down in a 1961 Chrysler Town and Country Wagon.
Solution: Read TSB and place a small rubber hose into the top channel to prevent the glass from over closing.
Share your solutions to common problems with the rest of our members. Send me your article for publication.
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My 300
AACA Senior ‘56 300-B
By: Phil Irish
Collierville, TN
I saw my first 300, a white ’55 C-300, in 1956 after my dad bought a new Chrysler Windsor. I helped push the ‘55
over a snowy curb into the front row on a car lot and I wanted one from that time forward.
I bought my first 300B in 1977 and drove it home to Memphis from Baltimore, MD. That trip was my wife’s introduction to my “old car thing”. We lost a muffler in Virginia; the resulting roar, terrified her that we might get arrested
in some small town. We made it home unscathed but the B had lower body rust that was much more severe than I
realized when I got it. I knew I had to get it repaired as soon as I could. In the early ‘80’s I found a Chrysler 300 Club
member who would work on the car at a “measured” pace (measured by my wallet), and drove the car to him in Jacksonville, FL. While a good start was made on the rust repairs, a series of events forced a halt and the car” slept” until
after I retired from flying in 2005. A second B, Regimental Red with wire wheels, had been purchased in 1984 and
was my focus in the intervening years. By no means perfect, but very presentable and a good “ten foot crowd pleaser”,
that car kept my thrill going and me participating.
I had become acquainted with Jonnie Slayton through club activities and took him the white car all in pieces. The
“reawakening’ was accomplished through his skill and persistence and at the AACA Spring Regional at the Charlotte
Motor Speedway in 2010 the B won its First Junior award. Senior status came the following year and the then the
Carmel combined meet was the follow on outing. What a thrill to do laps on Laguna Seca in this wonderful car. It
and my green ’69 300 were both enroute to attend the Nashville Meet, but a seized A/C compressor with resultant
fan belt destruction in a cloud of black smoke at 70 MPH on I-40, spoiled that plan and only the white B arrived.
I now have to get my red B up to the standard of the white one – without a 20 plus year wait !
All the Best 300ing.
50-New design for brake cooling
What is a stainless steel strip?
Chrysler Honchos
What is Flag Red?
10-The father of the Chrysler 300
The E-Ticket
20-Presented aerodynamic advantages of tail fins engineering Paper at 1957 SAE conference for Chrysler
Location, Location, Location
10- Number of sunroof cars produced
What is the fuselage body?
20- What’s different about the head lights from Letter
Cars
What is white and gold?
What is a fiberglass hood & trunk lid?
30- What it has in common with the Corvette
40- You can order any color as long as it is
50- Chrysler styling inspired by aircraft
Location, Location, Location
Thirsty Hursty
Thirsty Hursty
Where were most Letter Cars built?
50-Chief engineer for FirePower Hemi development
Where was Chrysler Corp. Headquarters during Letter
40-President of Chrysler when C-300 launced
Car reign
30-President of Chrysler who hired Exner
What is one?
40-FULL THROTTLE KICK DOWN! New design for
headlights
What is retractable?
30-Spicy color for a hot car
What is 300?
20-First time this electrical component appeared
What is “Living Leather”?
10-Abandoning the fins, where the taillights went
What was True-Level Torsion-Aire
The G String
By: Rob Kern
The emcee who wears the Tuxedo (Rob Kern) has the final
word on the questions for the responses.
Letter Car Jeopardy
10- Jefferson A venue Assembly Plant
Chrysler Honchos
40- Much touted leather seating change
Who is Bob Rodger?
30- This number appears on the trunk for the first time
Who is Virgil Exner?
20- Differentiates the rocker panels from the C & D
Who is K T Keller?
10- Color of Grill and Brake Vents
Who is Tex Colbert?
The E-Ticket
Who is James Zeder?
20- Highland Park, MI
50- Short-lived suspension option
What is an alternator?
What is above the bumper?
The G String
What is cinnamon?
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What is canted?
If you get every one correct you could probably
run for Club President? If you have a score of perhaps 50% correct then you need to get to more 300
Meets. If you score only 20% then subscribe to
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Chrysler 300 key chains, custom made for your 300. These are
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Chrysler 300 Memories 1955-56 with Indy 500 1963. Chrysler 300
Promotional material and Indy race. 55 minutes color $19.95
1979 Chrysler 300 Handbook. This 50+ page bound booklet
contains historical information, options, specifications, road tests,
special parts, and pictures. It is designed to be the most complete
reference on both U.S. & Canadian versions of this automobile.
Upgraded editions are printed with new facts integrated into them as
those facts become available. A small amount of information is also
presented on the Dodge Magnum GT and Chrysler Cordoba LS.
$7 each, U.S. funds, postpaid. Dale Burkhardt, 8932 Heatherstone
Place, Zionsville IN 46077-8996
GARY GOERS
Classic Car Interior Restorations
37 Amdahl Lane Kalispell, MT 59901
(406)752-6249 FAX ONLY
Chrysler 300 interiors, weatherstrips, small rubber parts, glove boxes,
trunk panels, carpets (with correct heel pads), decals, ‘57-’59 hardtop
dome light lenses, screws, trim clips, lens & bezel gaskets, and much
more. Over 400 different reproduction items for Chrysler products.
Catalog $4, US.
TRANSMISSION & BRAKE CENTER INC.
Don Risor 1170 Hoyt St., SE Salem, OR 97302
(503) 581-3114
All types of automatic transmissions serviced. Cast iron & aluminum
case Torqueflite and Powerflite experts. We have machine shop
capability for rebuilding & restoring pumps and other no-longeravailable parts. Used and new parts available also. Brake work
specialists; we can rivet-reline your “core” brake shoes and bore &
sleeve wheel & caliper cylinders (even the ‘Budd’ disc brakes used
on early MoPar cars!). Member of ASA, ASE certified. Absolute
guarantee on all our work.
GREG LEGGATT
8738 County Road 2
Napanee, Ontario, Canada K7R 3L1
(613) 354-2712
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Email [email protected]
Show quality reproduction wiring harnesses available for Plymouth
1957-1959, Dodge 1957-1959, Chrysler 1957-1966, and Imperial
1957-1965. Please contact for pricing and availability
TIMO TANSKANEN
5885 Jurupa Ave., #G
Riverside, CA 92504
951-687-6579
New windshields for ‘55-’64 MoPars in stock. Excellent reproductions
with better quality and fit than OEM. Prices start around $1000
+ shipping. Othewr makes, models and custom applications also
available. Please acll and leave a message.
JOHN R. COTE
2000 Little Meadow Road
Guilford, CT 06437-1618
Cell 203-988-7550
[email protected]
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1955 - 1956 DOOR SILL PLATES Last Call for Chrysler C300,
300B, Imperial and DeSoto 2-door and convertible model owners.
Supply is now limited for these quality die-stamped aluminum sill
plates. NOS factory-correct in every detail. For Chryslers, 300s
and Imperials a complete 4 piece set for $399 plus S&H includes
one left and one right door sill platE plus 2 sill-to-seat edge fillers.
(Fillers highly recommended for matching appearance to door sills).
Desoso owners may reuse sill-to-seat filler piece stamped “DESOTO”
therefore one left and one right sill set (without fillers) may be
purchased for $379 plus S&H.
Do not miss this only opportunity to acquire these concours quality
NOS replacements for dented, scuffed and corroded sill plates. They
will not be available after this stamping is sold out.
JC AUTO RESTORATION
Serving the MoPar Community since 1978
Extensive selection of NOS and nice used parts for Chrysler product
automobiles.
Also reproducing long ram induction parts.
Gauge restoration and custom rebuilding of electrical and mechanical
components our specialty.
(all work done in-house)
20815 52nd Ave W #2 Lynnwood, WA 98036
Tel: 425-672-8324 Fax: 425-771-2522
[email protected]
Finally -- seat back and hinge covers (seat shields) for 68-70 C-body
300s, Sport Furys, & Polara/Monaco 500s. Available in white or
black. These can easily be painted any color. Hinge covers are for
manual or power seats. These are hand - laid fiberglass - much
stronger than original. We now have hinge cover for HURST cars.
We have armrest pads too. Check out our ever expanding product
line. The kit is $199 a set plus $19.95 for shipping. This includes
2 backs and 2 hinge covers. www.dashes4u.com 928-692-7689 or
dashes4u@citlink.
Also hinge covers for Imperial Bucket seats 68-70. These are also for
the 70 Hurst models. These are hand laid fiberglass, much stronger
than original. WE NOW HAVE BUCKET SEAT SHIELDS FOR
71-73 Imperial and New Yorker TOO!
www.dashes4u.com or [email protected]. 928-692-768
DON VERITY
Torqueflite Transmission Rebuilding
I am offering my rebuilding services for ’56 and up cast iron and 727
Torqueflites, & older Powerflite transmissions as well as reconditioning
dual point and other distributors with my distributor machine. I have
close to 20 years experience rebuilding these transmissions and have
been working on Chrysler products for over 30 years and can also
do pretty much any mechanical work on cars. Many Club members
already have transmissions in their cars that I have rebuilt.
29 MacArthur Drive, Smithfield, RI 02917, 401-231-7816,
[email protected]
Chrysler 300 Classified
LETTER 300’s FOR SALE
‘55 Chrysler C-300, white, restored in 1989, 84,500+ miles, power
seat, signal seeking radio, much new and rebuilt. Rich Barber, c300@
ez2.net Brentwood, CA Home: (925) 513-6583, Cell: (925) 7834893 (41-4)
‘55 C300 - VIN 3N55-1190. Platinum, very nice paint and interior.
Door panels, headliner are original, upholstery and trunk by Gary
Goers. Engine original, chrome mostly new, stainless polished.
Build card from Chrysler Historical Collection attesting correct vin#
and engine#. Condition 3, $36,500. Rick Labuda, 704-873-5122 or
[email protected]. North Carolina (42-1)
WPC WEBSITE www.chryslerclub.org
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‘55 C300, half finished, frame off restoration. $4000 in chrome
done. Complete, numbers matching car. $25K, you assemble. For
detailed description SASE to William Francis, PO Box 518, Alpine,
CA 91903 619-445-0901 (42-3)
Two 1956 300Bs, Both cars are restoration projects; guaranteed
complete, needing only minor body-work, paint, new interiors,
new chrome, and drivetrain & brakes rebuilt. Both come with mint
grills, and horn rings. With the spare parts I have collected for 25
years, both cars can be rebuild with all three of the prime factory
options of; torquflight transmissions (3 speed automatic) factory air
conditioning; and spoked wheels. Very few 300 B’s have all three.
Both cars have build-sheets. Both have valve-covers, pan, & batwing air filters, hot-tanked and sprayed with ‘chrome yellow’ primer.
I have owned these cars about 30 years and never got around to
restoring them. During this time they have been stored in sheds in
Alpine, Ca., at 2000’ elevation
Restored, these cars are currently being sold at a around $80,000.
INDIVIDUAL CAR DETAILS
CAR 1
Originally white. Partial repaint 30 years ago, parked when water
pump began to leak and the carb was not pumping. This car had
minor front-end wreck, and previous owner replaced the front clip
with a ‘55, and removed the ‘B’ engine. I have all correct front-clip
chrome for B and have bought the dual-quad set-up and batwing
for the car. They are installed on car currently. A ‘56 354 cu in
engine was installed by previous owner with the single carb. This is
an original Calif. car, with the original ‘56’ stamped license plate still
on the car: VERY RARE!!
Letters and emblems are no good, or missing. Can be had from
Gary Gores NEW. Original equipment on car: torkflite (3speed)
automatic transmission; standard windows & seats. Dash is worn.
Minor ding in L/F fender on wheel-well lip, and minor rust under
rear window chrome-strip on right side.
CAR IS A BARGAIN AT $15,000.
CAR 2
Originally white. Original body a rust-bucket. I have stripped
original car of all I.D. plates, drivetrain, suspension, and have a
very good ‘56 Windsor donor body to restore the car with. Body
from Ariz. originally. Donor body comes with factory original airconditioning and the gas fired ‘heater’ accessory. With new body
I.D. and plates this is a #’s matching car, with Calif black plates on it.
Original build sheet shows electric windows, which would have to be
installed in the new body. P/S & P/B. Dash needs paint, and correct
150 MPH speed odometer (comes with car) installed. All correct
‘B’ chrome and bumpers come with car, and grill sheet-metal for B.
3-speed trans with car. CAR IS MODESTLY PRICED AT $16,000.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
1. factory air conditions system $1000
2. set of good wire wheels, five rims and 4 hub caps $1000
3. first car sold will come with NOS tail light lenses included (42-3)
CONTACT: WILLIAM FRANCIS 619-445-0901 mom_francis@
hotmail.com (42-3)
‘55 C300 fully restored drive it home. Certified appraised at 75K.
Engine, trans, brakes, wire wheels, paint and interior all professionally
done. Second place at the fall Golden meet. Fully documented and
judged. Charles Clark 303-795-6900 (43-4)
www.chrysler300clubinc.com ‘60 Chrysler 300F coupe, white original 52,000 miles, non-running
car in need of restoration. Ted Douglas 541-523-4170 Oregon (43-3)
‘62 Chrysler 300H. Car was in process of restoration when owner
passed. Mechanically rebuilt, including engine, transmission, brakes,
suspension, steering. Engine runs. Car is now ram equipped with all
factory parts from J/K setup, including power brakes and inner fender
panels. Original white car with intent to repaint black, therefore
engine compartment is painted black. Comes with many spare parts
and extras, including Gary Goers interior in all leather, new repro
dash pad w/ custom mixed paint to correct ’62 dash color (repro pad
is made to wrong shade), new engine and dash wire harnesses. Dash
is out of car for restoration. $12,500 Contact John Veatch, 281-8937317 or [email protected] for additional information. (43-3)
‘64 300K ram hardtop, black with white interior. AC, posi needs
some TLC. Long time one family owned. Car is in Florida. Call
Russell 407-425-1134 (42-2)
‘64 300K ram hardtop, white, repainted original color with red vinyl
interior. New carpet, needs new upholstery. Rechromed rear bumper.
Garage stored, drives well, original ram engine completely rebuilt,
much to say about engine. Original carbs and intake, correct ram
exhaust. Delta Mark 10 electronic ignition. Custom made 14x7 steel
wheels w/moon hubcaps. Needs a new home, too busy to drive/
appreciate. Many extra parts. Email for pix. Asking $12,000. Bob
Hovland, 310-391-7450 or [email protected]
‘65 300L Vin #C453 144057. White, black interior, PW, Pseat,
AT, AM radio, no AC. New WSW radials approx 60K miles. Some
rust on front. Asking $10,000 Neil Wangsness, Iowa 563-735-5861
[email protected] (40-4)
‘65 300L C453 145293......White with gold interior
Full power: seats, windows. vents. AC. Older resto that still shows
immaculately. Always wins. Original Ca car with zero rust
Please call for details. 18K...Bruce Toelle, CA
707-538-7430 [email protected] (43-4)
NON-LETTER 300’s FOR SALE
‘62 Chrysler 300 convertible needs a new home. It is black inside
and out, 413, clear title and very rusty. It comes with a nice ’62 300
hardtop body. They are worth a lot more, but I will take $1500 for
the pair. They are located in Minnesota. Call Randy @509-388-1929
(43-4)
‘67 300 4D HT 91,000 garage kept miles. auto, PS, PB, PW, bucket
seats. Factory 440, new maintenance items include starter rear
shocks, muffler battery, belts and hoses. Glass, bumpers and trim in
excellent condition. Asking $9,500... Photos on request....818 957
8626 OR 818 720 2835, Call before 9PM California donna3638@
att.net (41-4)
‘69 300 Convertible 440 engine from 70 or 71 (350 HP) car was AC
a few parts missing, runs great, very little rust straight car, blue with
white interior, great driver, $6900/bo or partial trade. California car
510-658-6752. (38-3)
‘70 Chrysler 300 Hurst located in Phoenix. Complete, needs
restoration. $4100 obo seen on Craigslist (42-2)
‘71 CHRYSLER 300 green 2dr HT w/black vinyl top and black
interior. 440, extra carb, orig window sticker, build sheet and manual.
Best Offer. Pat Syslo 773-282-5816, evenings. (39-4)
‘70 300 convertible, maroon with wthie top and interior. Completely
rebuilt 440 with paperwork, new tires, full power, tilt wheel, AC,
always garaged, very nice car, $15,000.
Jerry Doyle, 417-339-3894 Missouri (43-3)
panel.
Swirl pattern is correct. Right side and Center pieces are not factory
specification on the back. These must be attached with an adhesive;
there are no folds, and no studs.
The aluminum panel here is a harder material than original.
Recommend clear coating each piece before installation. (43-4)
‘79 Chrysler 300 Has 107K miles and runs and drives well. It is
perfect for a restoration project. We are asking $1600, but willing to
negotiate. Email Eric at [email protected]
REPRODUCTION PARTS
‘55 1956 steering wheel clock mounts
These are for 1955-1956 Chrysler 300, Imperial, Newyorker, and
Windsor steering wheel clock mount. Comes with all the hardware
needed such as 3 short screws 3 long screws and 3 washers. Also comes
with the “mickey mouse” washer/spacer-(hub centric) and chrome
skirt/ring with 6 holes for mounting. This goes in the center of the
horn ring after removing the “power steering” medallion, the clock
and mounting hardware twists in and out the same way the medallion
does. It automatically locates itself and holds itself centered. Comes
with detailed instructions for assembly. $200 (909)855-7853 Larry
(42-2)
Door Sill Plates! We have beautiful reproduction door sill plates for
57-59 Dodge, DeSoto, Chrysler, and Chrysler 300. Made in Sweden;
we are your exclusive U.S. distributor. The stampings are crisp and
clean; they will look stunning in your car. Photos are available on our
website at www.jcauto.com. $385/pair plus shipping (sold in pairs
only). We accept all major credit cards, checks, and money orders.
JC Auto Restoration, Inc., 20815 52nd Ave W #2, Lynnwood, WA
98036. Tel: 425-672-8324, Fax: 425-771-2522, email: jcauto@
jcauto.com. Serving the MoPar community since 1978. (33-2)
‘65 300 DASH PANEL INSERTS
CORRECT SWIRL PATTERN
To refurbish or restore your ’65 300 L or Sport dashboard.
Correct Swirl stripe pattern reproduced.
PARTS FOR SALE
‘68 300 pair of front fenders with inner fenders. $500 pair. Also 2
sets of 300B rear quarter letters. John Cornfoot, 830-377-5945 or
[email protected] (42-4)
Crossram Balance Tube Hoses & Clamps. Hoses are $36.00 for the
pair and clamps are $20.00 for the pair. If ordered together it is only
(1) $6.00 charge for shipping. Total $62.00 if you buy both. Rinaldi
& Sons 237 Madison Ave., Skowhegan Maine 04976 [32-1][x]
‘65 300 complete set of seats in near new condition. Gold color front
buckets with center armrest and rear bench seat. $500 plus shipping.
photos available. Ray Williams 415-902-8668 [email protected] (42-4)
New reproduction trunnion universal joint boot kit. This kit fits
the following Mopars. 1953-56 with D57 joint, 1957-1965 with
D65 joint. This is the larger boot that fits basically all cars with 4”
Detroit joints. Kit includes boot, OEM assembly line clamps and
instructions. $39 each + $7 shipping, AK, HI, overseas slightly
higher. Mark Sherman [email protected] (40-4)
‘62 300H wheelcovers, set of 4. Stored inside since 1981. Call Scott
at 330-705-1081. Thanks. (41-2)
‘55 Chrysler C-300
Chrysler 300 wheel covers $50 each, Correct for ‘55 or 56--same
metal as for ‘55-’56 Imperials--different centers. Rich Barber, c300@
ez2.net Home: (925) 513-6583, Cell: (925) 783-4893 (41-4)
‘68 Chrysler 4 dr windshield, will fit wagon also. $250 OBO plus
shipping. Gil Carlson 262-646-2395 (43-1)
$249 postage and insurance included for U.S. and Canadian
addresses.
Contact Doug Mayer, [email protected] . Check website,
“What’s New—L Dash replica.
Set comes in 4 pieces: right, glove box door, center and left switch
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’70 Radiator 26” #2998 970 18398 I was told it is correct for 1970
C-body with 440 engine and probably came out of a 300 Hurst car.
I just removed it from son’s 1970 Plymouth to put the original back
into his car. It is in
very good condition and has the connections at the bottom for the
transmission lines. [email protected] I am located in Iowa,
USA. (42-2)
‘79 Chrysler 300 Parts: Red leather bucket seats with tears, Good
rear seat back and bottom, door panels and rear interior panels, all
for $200. 79 300 header bar with a 2 inch repairable crack without
grille and headlights, $75. Can deliver to Nashville meet for free.
Otherwise, shipping extra. Photos available. Alan Alkus 901-4653900 (42-3)
‘64 Chrysler orig AM-FM radio with adapter plate, not working, as
is $300. Call Ira at 908-672-0686. (43-2)
Mopar add-on AC unit removed from 1961 Chrysler with 383
engine, complete with compressor, radiator, fan and mtg hardware.
$500. Call Ira 908-672-0686.
’64 300K 360HP original carb #3589SA, intake and chrome
air cleaner, $500 or offer. I can o/haul carb and paint intake for
additional $$. Rinaldi & Sons 237 Madison Ave Skowhegan Maine
04976 (43-3)
’57 300-C air filter elements, $38.00 for the pair plus shipping.
Rinaldi & Sons 237 Madison Ave Skowhegan Maine 04976 (43-3)
’63 300J and ram K heat tubes, $315 plus $20 for a complete set.
508-378-2229 or [email protected] (43-3)
’55 For sale: huge collection of 55 C300 parts including two
restorable documented cars. One is ready for assembly and one is very
rough. Two complete correct engines including carbs and air cleaners.
Have DVD showing the collection. Want to sell as a lot for 30K. Call
Charles Clark at 303-795-6900. Will not sell individual parts at this
time. Perhaps later if no lot buyer. (43-4)
For ‘62 300 NEED taillight bezels and lenses, grille medallion,
trunk 300 is missing a ‘0’, interior and red carpet. Deborah
Falconer, 1-519-233-5393 or [email protected] (40-2)
‘79 300 taillight medallion or lens with medallion; plastic block
in wiper linkage; 64 300K 150 mph speedometer. Frank Rossi, Ct
860-242-1234. (40-1)
‘56 Chrysler 300B engines/blocks - Looking for engines and/or
blocks numbered 3NE561402 and/or 3NE562141 for restoration
projects. Contact Nick at 801-467-8355 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
(41-1)
’57 300 C convertible vent window (left). Prefer good driver quality.
Have glass, channel liner and gasket.
Please contact: gary.gettleman@gmail. com
1-408-472-1525
Gary Gettleman
269 4th Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA. 95962 (43-4)
LITERATURE FOR SALE
MANUALS; 55-79 Chrysler Shop Manuals $47-$69 and Parts
Manuals $59-$99. Alex Voss 4850 37th Ave. S., Seattle WA 98118.
206-721-3077 (39-2)
’60 300-F Rear axle with complete brake assemblies front & rear:
Rear axle complete with 12” rebuilt brake assemblies & front 12”
rebuilt brake assemblies. $2500 for all. Tony Rinaldi 215-206-5346
Philadelphia, PA [email protected] (43-4)
’60 Complete windshield washer unit with new reservoir. Completely
overhauled and guaranteed to work. $375.00. Tony Rinaldi 215206-5346 Philadelphia, PA [email protected] (43-4)
’60 300-F NORS pair trunk springs. Fits other 1960 convertibles
including Plymouth & Dodge. $110 shipped in Lower 48. Tony
Rinaldi 215-206-5346 Philadelphia, PA [email protected] (43-4)
PARTS WANTED
For ‘69 300 convert, bottom fiberglass mldg for left front seat, any
color, left door armrest 12” white; complete black cut pile carpet;
correct dual intake 440 TNT air cleaner. Tom Allison 210-2627901 cell or 210-681-8229, home or [email protected] (42-3)
TRADE ONLY: Have 300 dual quad intake & carbs for 55 300.
Have also 57 300 intake and carbs. Trade Only for 56 300 intake
and carbs.
William Francis, PO Box 518, Alpine CA 91903. 619-445-0901
(41-2)
Id like to trade my VERY nice Desotomatic Benrus DK 14 steering
wheel clock for a Chryslermatic or Moparmatic or outright purchase
a Chryslermatic or Moparmatic (909)855-7853 Larry (42-2)
www.chrysler300clubinc.com For Sale, 1950s iPod. Make Offer.
NEW ITEMS AT CLUB STORE
RESTORING A
LETTER SERIES 300
From a series published in Brute Force
on the restoration of a
1958 Chrysler 300D coupe.
by: Merle Wolfer
This series of articles with additional information is
now on CD and available as an 88 page guide to help
with your restoration or the maintenance of your car. It
is indexed and has a list of suppliers used in the restoration. Photos are in color. Manual is a pdf so you can
print out the pages on your printer if you want a print
manual.
$12 postpaid
EXCLUSIVE OF THE CLUB STORE!
Chrysler 300 Inc. Club Store
PO Box 874
Lakeside, CA 92040
300B, C, D BATTERY HOLD-DOWN BRACKET
MADE IN USA
FITS ALL GROUP 27 BATTERIES IN 1956, 1957 AND 1958.
INCLUDES 300s, NEW YORKERS AND IMPERIALS
Powder-coated in semi-gloss black.
$37
postpaid
BUY FROM THE CLUB STORE AND SAVE!
CUSTOM CLUB BADGES
First Line - Name
Second Line - City, State OR Club Title
$15 postpaid
EXCLUSIVE OF THE CLUB STORE!
Similar units are available on the internet at
$59 each.
Specify either magnetic or pin backing
when ordering
PO Box 874
Lakeside, CA 92040
PO Box 874
Lakeside, CA 92040
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Chrysler 300 Club Store
REPLACEMENT BATTERY CABLES
Fit all ‘57 - ‘64 Chrysler products, correct ends. Sold in
pairs only.
$80 pair
REPLACEMENT POWER WINDOW MOTOR
GEARS
____ ’65-’68 (45 SPLINE) …24.50 OR 2/46.50
____ ’69-’74 (41 SPLINE) …22.50 OR 2/43.00
CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CARE
WARRANTY BOOKLETS
_____ ‘68 Excellent
_____ ‘69 Excellent
15.00
15.00
CHRYSLER OWNER’S SUPPLEMENTS
_____300B
_____300G
____300C
____300L
_____300F
$10.00 each
ORIGINAL LENSES
Sold in pairs only.
____ ‘70 Parking Light Lenses 35.00/pr
MISCELLANEOUS
____300 Club License Plate Frames
sold in pairs only 9.00.
____Key Chains w/300 fob
3.00 ea.
CHRYSLER TECHNICAL SERVICE (SHOP)
MANUALS
CLOISONNÉ LAPEL PINS, $2.50 each
‘55 - ‘56 front view style
_____ black _____ white _____ navy
‘57 - ‘58 side view style
_____ black _____ green
Side medallion style
_____’63 - ‘65 style
300 CLUB DASH PLAQUES, $1.50 ea.
_____ ‘77 7th National Meet, Lake Tahoe, NV
_____ ‘78 8th National Meet, Fort Worth, TX
_____ ‘80 10th National Meet, Seattle, WA
_____ ‘82 12th National Meet, Knoxville, TN
_____ ‘85 15th National Meet, Daytona, FL
_____ ‘86 16h National Meet, Carson City, NV
_____ ‘88 18th National Meet, Portland, OR
_____ ‘89 19th National Meet, Birmingham
_____ ‘90 20th National Meet, Sacramento
_____ ‘91 21st National Meet, Bloomington, IL
_____ ‘92 22nd National Meet, Seattle WA
_____ ‘93 23rd National Meet, Nashville, TN
_____ ‘94 24th National Meet, Folsom, CA
_____ ‘93 1st Winter Meet, Phoenix, AZ
_____ ‘95 3rd Winter Meet, Phoenix, AZ
_____ ‘85 4th Annual Chrysler Car Club
_____ ‘93 4th Bend Regional Meet, Bend, OR
20.00
10.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
10.00
OTHER MOPAR OWNER’S MANUALS
_____ ‘65 Fury
_____ ‘66 Belvedere
15.00
_____ ‘67 Charger
SALES BROCHURES
Originals, as available in dealer showrooms when the
cars were new.
____ 300C 75.00
____ 300D 45.00
____ 300G Good
75.00
____ 300J (w/o envelope) 25.00
____ ‘59 non-letter
35.00
30.00
22.00
____ ‘64 catalog (shows K) 10.00
____ ‘64 foldout (shows K) 10.00
____ ‘65 catalog (shows L) 25.00
____ ‘66 small 10.00
____ ‘66 large 10.00
____ ‘67 medium 8.00
____ ‘69 12.00
____ ‘71 large 10.00
300 ROAD TESTS
CHRYSLER 300 OWNER’S MANUALS
_____ ‘62 Excellent condition
_____ ‘62 Very Good condition
_____ ‘63
_____ ‘65 Excellent condition
_____ ‘66 Very Good condition
_ __ _ ‘67 Near Mint condition
_____ ‘69 Near Mint condition
_____ ‘71
All originals, not reprints, very limited supply of each.
Contact Club Store for availability.
E-mail: [email protected]
15.00
20.00
Copies of original magazine road tests of non-letter 300’s.
A great information source, $2.00 each.
‘62 300 -
____ Car Life, 2/62
____ Mechanix Illustrated, 3/62
‘66 300 -
____Car & Driver, 11/65
____ Motor Trend, 1/66
____ Car Life, 4/66
‘69 300 -
____ Car Life, 9/69
‘70 300 Hurst -
____ Road Test, 7/70
____ Car Life, 8/70
‘79 300 -
____ Road Test, 3/79
____ Car & Driver, 4/79
____ Stock Car Racing, 4/79
300X -
www.chrysler300clubinc.com LETTERCAR ROAD TESTS
Excellent source of information, copies of original
magazine road tests, $2.00.
C300 -
300B -
300C -
____ Popular Science, 4/55
____ Motor Life, 5/55
____ Road & Track, 6/55
____ Auto Age, 7/55
____ Motor Sport, 7/55
____ Speed Age, 1/56
____ Sports Cars Illustrated, 4/56
____ Science & Mech., 8/56
____ Hot Rod, 9/56
300D -
____ Cars, 5/70
300E -
____ Speed Age, 3/59
____ Sports Cars Illustrated, 8/59
____ Cars, 12/59
300F -
____ Auto Topics, 2/60
____ Hot Rod, 4/60
____ Sportscar Graphic, 5/60
____ Rod Builder, 6/60
300G --
____ Cars, 3/61
____ Motor Sports, 4/61
____ Car Life, 8/61
300H -
____ Car Life, 3/62
____ Motor Sports, 3/62
300J -
____ Car Life, 5/63
____ Auto Sports, 4/63
____ Car & Driver, 4/63
300L -
____ Motorcade, 3/65
____ Hot Rod, 7/65
Chrysler
300
Club
Store
Indicate Quantity, size and style for T-Shirts
STYLE 2
STYLE 4
1964 300K, 1965L & 1970 HURST $17.00
Medium____ _ Large____ _XL________
STYLE 3
T-Shirts are BACK!!!
Above is the front logo.
Cars are on the shirt back
Order as
style1________
style2__________
STYLE 1
style3__________
style4___________
These are the best graphics in a 300
shirt that is available. If you want a really
great 300 shirt this is it. And we’ve even
reduced the price to
$15 ea.
Above 3 styles are available as
MED______LG_______XL_______XXL_______
Battery Cables
These battery cables are used from at least 57 through 64. We have
ordered a new supply of cables and are adding the brown wire detail
attaching the wire with black shrink wrap to make it a part of the cable.
We are able to do this while keeping the same prices that we have had
in the past.
$80 pr.
Specify Year
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Chrysler
300
Club
Store
Indicate Quantity Next to Each Item.
Back Issues are Limited. All are $2.50 ea. Postpaid.
Vol. 15
Vol. 16
BRUTE FORCE MAGAZINE
#1 (11/84) - Roster/Restor Guide
#2 (1/85) - ‘84 Chap/Reg. Activities
#3 (3/85) - International Members
#5 (7/85) - Mopar Nat’ls/Walter Mitty
#6 (9/85) - 15th National Meet
#1 (11/85) - Mopar Nat’ls/Windshield
#2 (1/86) - ‘85 Cap/Reg. Activities
#4 (5/86) - Hurst/Const. & By-Laws
#6 (9/86) - 16th Nat. Meet
Vol. 17
#3 (3/87) - C300 serial #’s/4-spd F
#4 (5/87) - 300B S/N’s/Derham 300’s
#5 (7/87) - Walter Mitty Challenge
#7 (11/87) - C300 Road Tests
Vol. 18 #2 (3/88) - Board Mtg./Treas. Report Vol.
Vol. 19 #2 (3/89) - Board Mtg./300K serial #’s
Vol. 20
#2 (3/90) - 300G specs-Conclusion
#3 (5/90) - Bendix fuel injection
#4 (7/90) - 20th National Meet
Vol . 21 #1 (1/91) - ACCL PumpUpdate
#2 (3/91) - Board Mtg./’90 Review
#3 (5/91) - 300X/Ram Car Timing
#4 (7/91) - ‘90 Financial Report
#5 (9/91) - 21st National Meet
#6 (11/91) - Brewster Shaw tribute
Vol. 22
#1 (1/92) - Silver Special 300’s
#3 (5/92) - Carl Kiekhaefer’s 300C
#4 (7/92) - 1991 Chrysler 300
#5 (9/92) - 22nd National Meet
Vol. 23
#4 (7/93) - Golden Quill Award
#5 (9/93) - 23rd National Meet
Vol. 24
#1 (1/94) - 2nd Annual Winter Meet
#4 (7/94) - Silver Anniv. Nat. Meet
#5 (9/94) - WPC Museum/’91 300
Vol. 25
#1 (1/95) - 3rd Winter Meet
Vol. 26
#4 (7/95) - TSB’s 62-30 & 63-88
#5 (9/95) - Indy National Meet
#6 (11/95) - Carb Specs for 55, 56, 57
#1 (1/96) - Winter Mt/Carter 59-62
#2 (3/96) - Carter Carb 63-65
#3 (5/96) – 26th Nat. Mt/62 S.B.
#4 (7/96) – 26th Nat. Mt./300C
#5 (9/96) – Crime Story Car
#6 (11/96) – 96 Pebble Beach Concours
Vol.27
#1 (1/97) – 300 Paint Specs.
#2 (3/97) – Daytona Bch Meet
#3 (5/97) – Carb Fundamentals
#4 (7/97) – Mile High Mt./Denver
#5 (9/97) – Hubcaps and Wheels
#6 (11/97) – Meet Info
Vol.28
#1 (1/98) – Westworld Meet
#2 (3/98) – Tom Hoover, Father of
Hemi/ 300D
#3 (5/98) – 300M
#4 (7/98) – 1991 300
#5 (9/98) – 28th National Meet
Vol. 29
#1 (1/99) – Tuscon, AZ Meet
#2 (3/99) – Making Alternator Mouint
#3 (5/99) – Hubcaps
#4 (7/99) – Carlisle Meet/Tranny
#6 (11/99) – 66,67,68 300s
Vol. 30
#1 (1/00) – 64 Chry./AZ Meet
#2 (4/00) – 300 Hemi C
#3 (7/00) – 300H
#4 (10/00) – 300B, 300C
Vol. 31
#1 (1/01) – 300 Hurst
#2 (4/01) – 300F
#3 (7/01) – Supercharge 300F
#4 (10/01) – Service Bulletins
Vol. 33
#2 (4/03) – 300E
#3 (7/03) – Amarillo Mt/ 300F
#4 (10/03) – 300G
Vol. 34
#1 (1/04) – 62 300 & 300H
#2 (4/04) – 63 300 & 300J
Vol. 35
Vol. 36
Vol 37
Vol. 38
Vol. 39
Vol. 40
Vol. 41
Vol. 42
#3 (7/04) -- 64 300 & 300K
#4 (10/04) -- 65 300, 300L, Vicki Wood
#1 (1/05)-- C300 50th Anniversary
#2 (4/05) --66 300 & 300X
#3 (7/05) --67 300& 300F Brake Upgrade
#4 (10/05)-- 68 300 & clock service
#1 (1/06) -- Old Stories & Gauge Rep
#2 (4/06 - 300F rear brake upgrade
#3 (7/06) - 70 300 issue
#4 (10/06) - Georgia Meet, stick 300D
#1 (1/07) - 79 300 issue, Mesa Meet
#2 (4/07) - Restoring A Letter Series
#3 (7/07) - Texas Meet, Letter Series-2
#4 (10/07) - 65 Electrical Circuits
#1 (1/08) - Mesa Meet, Letter Series 4
#2 (4/08) - Restoring Letter Series 5
#3 7/08) - Nevada Meet, Lttr Series 6
#4 (10/08) - Editor’s Chrysler Tour 08
#1 (1/09) - Temecula Winter Meet
#2 4/09) - Stick Shift service Info
#3 (7/09) - 40th Anniversary Issue
#4 (10/09)-Tacoma Meet, Lttr Series 11
#1 300F 50th Anniversary Issue
#2 Joe Bortz Story; Lttr Series Rest 12
#3 63 Pace Car; Lttr Series Rest 13
#4 Las Vegas Meet; Lttr Series Rest 14
#1 69 Disc Brakes; Lttr Series Rest 15
#2 58 Service bulletins; Lttr Series 16
#3 Dual Meet in Carmel, Stick D
#4 300J specs, Lttr series Resto Pt. 17
#1 Temecula Nat’l Meet
#2 Enos Slaughter C300; Resto Pt. 18
Purchased by: _______________________________________ Amount Enclosed $____________
Address: _________________________________________
Phone #:___________________
City: ____________________________ State/Province: ___________ Zip/Postal Code: _________
Email:___________________________
Make all checks and money orders payable to: Chrysler 300 Club Store. All prices are stated in U.S. dollars. Please refer to the most
recent issue when ordering to avoid disappointment. Refunds will be issued for sold-out items ordered. Send this order form and
payment to:
Chrysler 300 Club Store, PO Box 874, Lakeside, CA 92040
Bud Faubel With “Big Red”
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