N-E-WSLETT-E-R - Airflow Club of America

N-E-WSLETT-E-R
February
1972
DEDICATED TO THE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF CHRYSLER AND DESOTO AIRFLOW
MODEL AUTOMOBILES AND RELATED HISTORY AND LORE.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AIRFLOW CLUB OF AMERICA A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED JUNE 1962.
AIRFLOW NEWSLETTER
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application for membership may become an active emeber upon payment of dues.
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all benefits extended by the club or its officers. New memberships conferred
after November 1st include all of the following year. The purposes of the
club are (1) the preservation, restoration, and exhibition of Airflow cars
and trucks, (2) the collection, recording, and preservation of Airflow historical data, (3) the disemination to the public of the story of Airflow
contributions to the automotive world and (4) the promotion of good fellowship and cooperation among members.
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CLUB OFFICERS
President
Johnnie McLean
Vice-President
Hardy Trolander
Secretary
Ben F. Sloter
Treasurer
Jack Stephenson
Western Region Director
Bill Gordon
Central Region Director
Jack Culver
Eastern Region Director
Editors
Technical Editor
Chief Judge
Special Projects Chairman
Historian
8554 Boyson St.
Downey, Calif. 902 42
1475 President St.
Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
2750 E. Spring St.
Long Beach, Calif. 90806
3153 Indiana Ave.
South Gate, Calif. 90280
2029 Minoru Dr.
Altadena, Calif. 91001
1607A
Dodge City, Ks. 67801
Herman & June Spacek 3930 Rochester Rd.
Topeka, Kansas 66617
Ross Mac Lean
601 Newton
San Fernando, Calif. 91340
Ellis Claar
140 Craig Dr.
Greensburg, Pa. 15601
O. P. Higbee
332 Ash
Ardmore, Okla. 73401
Paul Criswell
215 Leonard Ave.
North Apollo, Pa. 15673
..."TURE CAR & MEMBER--1936 S-2
Owner--Edward Fogelmark
Orebro, Sweden
I was born in August the first year of the
Airflow, but I was not aware of it until a
(Mow years ago. My father, a now retired vicar,
%tad a great interest in cars. On my fifth
birthday I got any first experience of his 1936
Dodge Touring Sedan by falling out thru the
rear door At 70 M.P.H. When I was 16 and unpermitted drove the car for the first time, a
slight missunderstanding arose with a Plymouth.
Chrysler cars now always make me suspicious.
After school and some military activities
of no value I went back to life, restored a
car, got married, became a father, restored
another car, became an engineer, became a
father and so on. My wife Ulla (I'd like to
hear you pronounce that name) myself and our
two daughters, Eva 11 years and Anna 5 years,
live in the country some miles from a town of
90,000 inhabitants in the heart of Sweden.
200 yards from our home is a small lake with
a lot of fish. Big ones, you would not beleive me. Once I caught---00t, another time,
but you really miss a good onet
About any work. I am engaged in designing
packaging machines manufactured by a Swedish
firm. 96% of the total production is exported.
For the last two years I have been working
with product development.
My interest in old cars, most veteran and
Tintage, began many years ago. I have reNo.- stored and unfortunately sold two cars and I
to the Airflow, I am most interested in
sleeve-valve engines, especially the Scottish Argyll from 1912-1915. The story of the
Argyll is almost as fasinating as that one
of the Airflow.
The restoring of my 1936 S-2 must unf ortunately wait until next year. There is a
reason. One day this last summer, a neighbor of mine suddenly discovered that my garage
was situated on his land. I told him I did
not mind. He did, so please do not ask me
about any hobbies just nowt
I have decided to wake up the Airflow era
in Sweden, if possible, and I have met some
people who are very interested in helping me.
Since last year I have been tracing Airflows
in this country for a future register or
something like that. Just now we have 14
cars in various condidion. I have been collecting photos, registration papers, serial
numbers and the cars history if I can trace
it. It is quite fun but expensive. I do
meet a lot of odd people (like myself).
All of these cars except one have instruents for kilometer p.h. instead of m.p.h.
ome of them arelupplied with not original
head-lamps, for instance Bella, Robo
etc. with a design
I suppose you have
never seen. The C-9
for instance looks
quite peculiar.
There is unfortunately no Airflow
on the road in
Sweden just now.
Following is a
translation oa a
letter to Chrysler
Corporations representative in Sweden,
Philipsons Bil AB, found in their newspaper
Biljournalen, No 1 1935, written by the Swedish vice consul I Belgium. Karl Landstrom.
Gavle 17 January 1935.
As I am owner of a Chrysler Airflow Eight
since half a year, I would like to express to
your concern my extraordinary satisfaction
over this car. About the appearance I cannot imagine anything else than that this body
shape must be the future model, because of the
diminishing air resistance and the increased
safety by driving caused by the streamline.
Talking of the air-movementon this car I
would like to mention a peculiarity. By
driving from Hofors to Gefle with the wind
against me and the snow falling, not a single
snowflake touched the windscreen. The snow
followed the air draught in the streamline
from the hood over the roof of the body.
The acceleration is extraordinary and very
fast. In a moment I can reach the highest
possible speed.
The hydraulic brakes are extraordinary
reliable and safe and have not yet caused
any trouble.
About the interior the room is surprisingly big in spite of the small appearance of the
car. There is room enough for 3 persons in
the front seat and 3 persons in the rear and
yet there is a big room for luggage by lifting the rear seat. The advantage of this is
that the luggage can never be dusty in comparison with a case in the rear end of the
car.
I also would like to point out that the
engine starts immediately and as an example
I will mention, that when the car had been
garaged for 14 days in 12 to 14 degrees cold,
the engine started instantaneously.
In my opinion this is the result of my experiences: I do not believe there is any
other existing car with such good qualities,
that a good car shall be supplied with, as
the Chrysler Airflow Eight.
Karl Landstrom
Vice Consul of Belgium
(12 to 14 Celtius is 6 to 10 degrees F.)
PRESIDENT ENTERTAINS AT WESTERN PINK HOUSE
It was a gloomy, foggy Sunday afternoon
January 23rd but the weather didn't stop the
Western Region members from attending the "Pot
Luck" at our President's home. In fact this
was one of our largest turn-outs for a monthly
meeting. Since all of our newly elected National Officers were going to be there, everyone was eager to give them their support. We
were honored to have Hardy Trolander, our new
Vice President, fly in from Ohio to join us.
When Duncan Hickey arrived he announced
his companion was a blonde hitch hiker he had
picked up on the freeway on his way over. At
once we discovered it was his wife Betty wearing a frosted wig. Tall Tale Dunc!
It was great having Russ and Alberta
Parker, from the San Diego area, join us.
Larry and Lucy Mineah braved the foggy freeway from that area also. Nice seeing you again.
As usual the men gathered around the Airflows while the women set out the food, food
and more food. We even had imported cookies,
from Ohio that is, thanks to Hardy's daughter.
Needless to say much food was consumed while
everyone found out "What's New".
Jack Stephenson, newly elected Treasurer,
opened the meeting with the announcement that
Bill Gordon would be the new Western Region
Director. Bill then presented Jack with a
plaque from the Western Region Members honoring him for his 2 years service as Western
Region Director. The meeting continued with
much discussion on Club's activities. Duncan
Hickey agreed to remain on as Tour Chairman a
and is working on many outings for all to enjoy. The meeting ended with "See you in San
Diego February 19th."
Our thanks to our host and hostess Johnnie
and Betty McLean for a very enjoyable afternoon. Johnnie had a backyard full of Airflows
and parts for all to enjoy. Betty is certainly
a versatile First Lady. She prepared the main
course for the "Pot Luck" and made sure everyone was comfortable and well nourished. At
picture taking time she even climbed up into
a truck bed to get just the right angle for a
group picture.
The following members attended our first
event of the new year: Johnnie and Betty Mc
Lean; Hardy Trolander, Jack & Lee Stephenson;
Ben & Priscilla Sloter: Duncan & Betty Hickey,
Ron; Lillian & Beverly Mitchell; Gil & Doris
Hyatt; Les & Angie Travers; Sam & Dottie Scoles;
Russ & Alberta Parker; Ross, Mary Jane, Georgia,
& Rex MacLean,.Dalp Cipra &_Roberta Freligh;
Larry & Lucy Mineah; Roger Hart; Bob Grim; &
----Verda Gordon
Bill & Verda Gordon.
AN AIRFLOW IN HOLLAND
Following is an article sent to Louie
Hamman by the Het Nationall Automobielmuseum
in Leidschendam, Holland. It is the only automobile nuseum in H olland (private foundation)
with a collection of cars from many countries
and of all ages, starting from 1894 onwards.
The man that gave the Airflow to the
museum wrote the story:
I was bought in 1934 at the Chrysler dealer
Andre J. H. Ceurvorst of Amsterdam by Mr. Gustaaf Jiskoot for a price of fl. 2.900.($800.)
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By this time everyone was gathering around
the buffet table for left-overs and more chit
chat. Angie Travers gave us tips, with demonstrations, on "How to crash a Rummage Sale."
Hilarious!!
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My boss was very proud of me as my design was
. very modern and advanced for that time and he
always told his admiring friends that my interior looked like the cockpit of an aeroplane!
I was very well looked after by his chauffeur
Mr. van der Noll.
Sadly enough my boss died the next year and
his wife movedfroa Amsterdam to Baarn (a little
country-village) and took me along. As she
has no driving licence I became a chauffeur
driven car.
When war broke out and Holland was occupied
in 1940 I had to stayyin the garage till 1945.
Luckily enough I was not confiscated by the
Germans; they thought me probably too extravagant!
Soon after the war I was able to continue
my life as a useful car, up till 1949, when my
mistremsbought a new car. She sold me to her
oncetime chauffeur in Amsterdam, Mr. van der
Noll, who used me as a taxi.
Although, after some ten years, I became
even too old for that work, he did not like to
part with me out of sentimental reasons, as
his former boss had bought me long ago. So I
was kept in a garage in Amsterdam, risking
to rust away and finally ending my life on the
scrapheap.
But then, last year, the eldest son of my
former boss pitied me, bought me from hr.
van der Noll and gave me as a present to the
National Automuseum in Leidschendam, where
I am exhibited now, proud as can be, for
every one who pays me a respected visit.
As I am very well looked after now I hope
to have a long and protected life still in
front of met
photo of our ambulance taken after my father had removed the stained glass windows
and started using it as his delivery car.
We also used it to tour 40 of the then 48
states. It was really great--it took about 15 miles to cook hot dogs in the
sterilizer. I wonder if any Airflower
knows of an ambulance service that once
used one of these Airstream ambulances or
knows of one today sitting around waiting
to be restored.--Stefan Brown, 3216 DeLeon
Apt 27, Tampa, Florida 33609
President, Johnnie &Lean; Secretary, Ben
Sloter; Vice-President, Hardy Trolander;
Treasurer, Jack Stephenson; Western Region
Director, Bill Gordon
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AN AIRSTREAM AMBULANCE
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From about 1944 to 1956 we had a 19,5
Chrysler Airstream 8 Chrysler bodied ambulance with hot and cold running water, sterilizer, hand carved walnut cabinets and
stained glass windows which are the only
things that remains of it. We mere told
that Chrysler only built complete ambulances in 1915 and then only 50.
I have been looking for another to restore for several years. I notice that
there isn't one in the Club. This is a
Ben Sloter's Office in the Sky
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
At about 5:30 PM on January 22, 1972 my
doorbell rang and it was Hardy Trolander all
the way from Yellow Springs, Ohio, here to
attend the Officers Meeting and our Pot Luck
the following day. How about that? Hardy is
certainly an avid Airflow Fan. A few minutes
later Jack and Leola Stephenson and Bill and
Verda Gordon arrived and after a short visit
we headed for our Secretary's office in the
sky as per invitation by Ben and Prisilla
Sloter. Say, this is some office. If you
want privacy all you have to do is pull the
ladder up after you. No, that is not true.
Ben is a perfectionest and this Tower is very
elaborate and the ladder is there for use of
the workmen putting on the finishing touches.
The time went very fast and about 10:00 PM
we headed for Charlie Brown's Restaurant and
were treated to a delicious dinner, compliments of Ben and Prisilla Sloter. Thanks Ben,
it was a very enjoyable evening.
Ellis Claar is continuing as Chief Judge.
Thanks for a job well done in the past Ellis.
I know you have put forth considerable effort.
Paul Criswell will continue as our Historian
and I think we will see some of his work in
a coming issue if things work out as planned.
Thanks a lot Paul.
A Deputy Chief Judge will be appointed for
each region by the Regional Director. His job
will be to assist the 6hief Judge in any way
he can as per the Chief's instructions. When
a National Meet is held in his region he will
be prepared to take over and run the show in
the absence of the Chief Judge. He would
also handle the judging at Regional Meets as
it would be impossible for the Chief Judge to
attend all meets other than in his own region.
There will be some changes made in the 1974
election of officers. We do not know what yet.
Hardy reported that By Laws were being prepared by Charles Cochran and himself and that
a draft would be ready for reading at the
National Meet in Denver this summer. I wiggled out of that one didn't I?
I would like to take this opportunity to
thank the outgoing officers, Charles Cochran
and Pat Hoff, for their services to the Club
and a job well done. Thanks Chuck and Pat.
It has been a pleasure serving with you.
Johnnie T. McLean
WESTERN REGION DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
I appreciate the opportunity given to me
to serve as the Western Region Director. I
hope all of you will give me as much, if not
more, support and co-operation as was given
to our former Director, Jack Stephenson.
I'm aware that most of us belong to several
Car Clubs, Airflow Club being our primary one.
I'll try to make our outings in conjunction
with, or on dates, as much as possible, so not
to interfere with other Club activities.
My many thanks to Duncan Hickey for remaining on as Tour Chairman. We'll be looking
forward to many great tours and outings.
Any ideas and suggestions will be greatly
appreciated to help make our Airflow Club
bigger and better and more enjoyable for all.
--Bill Gordon
A 1936 DESOTO S-2 GOES TO DENMARK
by Robert A, King, D.D.S., Portola, Calif:
In early September I answered an ad in
Cars 8: Parts for an Airflow DeSoto wanted,
giving an address in Denmark. About 10
days later I received a nice letter from a
man who described himself as an agent and
employee for the Mercedes distributor in
Denmark. He explained that his firm was
formerly Chrysler distributor for years
1932-1956 and that the boss had driven an
Airflow for quite a long time. They have a
museum and decided they wanted an Airflow.
Were pleased to buy mine if shipping could
be arranged.
Later I received a chashier's check for
the full amount with a note asking me to
take the car to an office downtown San
Francisco for shipping. Several phone calls
later to the shipper it was arranged that I
take it to the dock in Oakland. I wasn't
enthusiastic about taking it over the bay
bridge. We left Portola at 2 cm Friday
afternoon October 15, in a blinding snowstorm. Had heavy snow for about 50 miles
and for a spell had to reach out the window
and scrape off the windshield where the
wiper would not handle it. The car behaved
beautifully and vent all the way to Concord
IV 8 pm, with a f hour stop in Quincy to rig
a towing light harness just in case. My
wife followed in the Chrysler with a tow
bar, more tires, etc.
We left the car with friends in Concord
and returned the next Tuesday night, picked
it up and drive on over to Oakland. It was
on this lap we had the old trouble--clogged
gas line. Got out 3 times and cleaned out
the fuel strainer and it started OK. Was
concerned about the tunnel but conveniently
it stopped a few miles each side but not in.
We stayed in a motel in Oakland that night
and did a midnight wash job. Left motel at
6:30 next morning to beat the traffic. Winding around the maise of streets near the dock
we had one place where a car cut between the
Chrysler and me; so I lost my push potential.
It had to be a narrow street with a sanding
train in the middle and just one lane. About the middle it coughed a few times and
started to die again. This time I nursed it
the 2 blocks to a wider area and pulled over.
This time I had to have a push as I'd really
run it dry.
They had me leave it near the !warehouse to
be put in a box for shipping on the Columbia
Star, leaving November 5th. They were to
disconnect battery and drain gas tank. It
will cost about $750 to ship to Copenhagen.
After that fine drive down to Concord, I
really hated to see the car go. I held it at
60 on the freeway--wheels were unbalanced or
I'd have gone more. With complaining neighbors who view any car over 5 years old as a
potential junk yard I'm glad to get it to
where it will be appreciated.
NEW MEMBERS
1936 S2 DeSoto Coupe
G. C. Coffee 1139 Country Club Dr. Serf5091888
Prescott, Ariz. 86301 Mtr#S2-3436
Vaughn W. Oswalt Jr.
3675 Mason Rd.
Howell, Mich 48843
James Seeley
5029 S. 182nd St.
Seattle, Wash. 98188
FIRST CALL!!!
Plan to incorporate your 1972 vacation
with the National Airflow Meet at Boulder,
Colorado, August 18, 19 and 20th. A favorite area for vacations with fun things to
do for all ages.
The committees are working deligently to
make this Meet one to be remembered.
There is no time like the present to make
your room reservations--don't be among the
disappointed who will be informed of "no
vacancy."
Watch the Newsletter each month for information and if you have questions feel free
to contact the Chairman, Dave Mathews, 3490
Quay St., Wheatridge, Colo., 80033 or the
co-chairman, Gene Thompson, 8585 Niwot Rd.,
Longmont, Colo. 80501
Ogden Williams
Rt. 1 Box 34
Monette, Ark. 72447
C-17 4dr
Fred W. Kasch
4882 Edgeware Rd.
San Diego, Calif. 92116
George G. Vaught
47.0.Box 627
1937 C•17 4dr Blk
C 17 2869
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Ser#2764103-353
John H. Zoller Jr.
Chester Ave, RD 2
Dover, New Jersey 07801
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News Item
Personalities:
The lad in a service station at
Auburn, Calif. who, when filling our tank,
asked if he might not raise the hood of our
borrowed DeSoto Airflow, in order to see
where the oil was checked, so he wouldn't
appear ignorant when another Airflow owner
drove in . . . . Contrasted to the
young man in a Nevada Garage where Airflows
are sold, who wrestled futilely with the
hood, and finally had to admit that he
. . (one
didn't know how to raise it! half turn of the latch at the front, pull
up, and the hood is in open position)
(R. W. Martland, Jr., writing in the August
/1-1 34 issue of Radco Automotive Review)
—Jss Mac Lean Collection
(ed. note--it's a tid-bit like this that
causes us to pause and remember how
REVOLUTIONARY the AIRFLOW really was!)
Our Technical Editor's new pride and joy-a C10 coupe that he bought from Russ Parker.
He says that it is fairly sound but needs
lots of work. Congratulations, Ross.
News Item
Outdoor automobile shows in Europe are like
beauty contests in America. Prize winning
cars are paraded before a reviewing stand.
Recently in Nervi, Italy, Giacomo Ferro,
DeSoto distributor, with an AIRFLOW SEDAN
won first prize for beauty, style, and
design.
(from Automobile Trade Journal, for
September, 1934)
Ross Mac Lean Collection
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FOR YOUR COPY OF THE FILM "FASHION BY FUNCTION"
SEND $50.00 to Mac Stewart, 26331 Dover,
Warren, Mich. 446089.
PARTS WANTED
VALVES, ANYONE?
For 19 37 Cr: outer edge running board chrome
strips; grille--any cond headlight lenses;
1 hub cap, wiring diagram. Steven Lehl, 930
NE 60th, Portland, Ore. 97213
The following information was received by
Charles Russell of Carolina, W. Va. when he
wrote to the Egge Machine Co., 136 East Alondra
St., Gardena, Calif. 90247.
Rack bumper X 4 good to mint hub caps for
In regards to your request for parts for a
1937 C - 17 Airflow sedan. 2 wheels for 1935
1937 C-17 Chrysler Airflow; we have exhaust
Cl coupe. 2 outer edge running board strips
valves for $5.00 each & intake valves for $4.00
for 1935 C2 coupe. Left head light comp for
each, both regardless of quantities ordered.
1936 C9. Want 1931 Chrysler 8 coupe. F. G.
Also available: intake & exhaust valve guides
Anderson, 2126 Colquitt, Houston, Texas
$3.00 each; pistons with pins fitted $12.00 ea.
77006 Fh 713-549-1074
rings for our own manufactured pistons $36.00
each; gaskets available including head, mani1 pr of fender skirts for either CU, CV or
fold, pan & valve covers $16.00.
C-1. Johnnie McLean, 8554 Boyson St., Downey,
Calif 90242.
PARTS OFFERED
A good grille for a 1937 Plymouth Pickup.
Herman Spacek, 3930 Rochester Rd., Topeka,
Kansas 66617
THE AIRFLOW CLUB OF AMERICA 0.1.14ERS NEW
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PARTS FOR SALE: For your Airflow GEAR
SHIFT BOOT send your $15 check payable
CARS FOR SALE
to the Airflow Club of America to Johnnie
McLean or 0. P. Higbee, addresses on inClean 1957 Imperial Lebaron, 396 Hemi, air
side front cover. State whether you want
cond, full power, needs trans work. $400.00.
black or brown. For new CLUTCH & BRAKE
James D. Seeley, 5029 So. 182nd, Seattle,
PEDAL PADS send $5.75 for brown or $5.25
Washington 98188
for black to O. P. Higbee. For your Illy
From estate of L. E. Miller, Shiremanstown,
was Isgia send your old gas pedal which
Pa. - -1935 Airflow Imperial in mint cond.
will be stripped of the old rubber and
Fully road worthy or museum ready. $3,500.
new moulded on and $10 (state whether you
Harold K. Williams, Executor, 41 M J Mall,
want black or brown) to Johnnie McLean.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013 Tel. 717-249-1200
- - Dismantling 1934 CU Sedan. Will Swap parts
1936 DeSoto Airflow 4dr Sed. $200.00. Herman
for equivalent later Chrysler Airflow parts
Zalud, PO Box 849, N. Platte, Betir.69101 SSAE
in similiar condition.(i.s. will s*ap good
1934 radiator for good 1935-6-7 radiator,
1934 DeSoto 4dr Sed, restorable cond, near
etc.) Also many parts peculiar to '35s to
complete, rare Canadian model. $550. Ellis
swap for '36-7 parts. Always want nice litClear, 140 Graig Dr., Greensburg, Pa. 15601
erature. Will Swap. Ross MacLean, 601 Newton,
San Fernando, Ca. 91340
1937 Chrysler Airflow C-17, comp, running,
needs restoration, comes with many parts inc.
Complete orj.ginal 1934 Airflow Chrysler rear
a spare rear end, transmission, set of rings
bumper, with back bar and all hardware. Highly
Ac others. 900. Chris Ryker, 45 Hunting Hill
restorable condition. Will swap for color
Rd., Woodbridge, Conn. 06525
brochures, owners manuals, or other desirable
parts. Ross MacLean, 601 Newton, San Fernan1934 SE DeSoto Airflow Sedan, 43,000 miles,
do, Ca. 91340 (213)361-3625
new to & front tires, rear tires 75% snow
tread. Needs all new upholstery & chrome
1934 DeSoto Airflow Coupe--all or parts, have
on bumpers etc. All instruments good. One
90% parts available. Needs body work & uptail light missing. $1000.00. Runs well.
holstery. Running gear very good cond. $300.
Robert W. Moore, 423 Holly St. Nampa, Idaholt#
or part out. D. C. Chapman, 11101 Stelling Rd.
83651 Ph 208-466-0916
Cupertino, Cal. 95014_
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JOURNEY THROUGH AlRFLOWLAND
A member's advertisement in the January NEWSLETTER brought home to me
the fact that I've been negligent in not mentioning more often in these
pages that technical information is available from this "department".
He needed a wiring diagram. We have them. While yours truly does not prei tend to be able to answer EVERY technical question, l usually know someone
1 who can give an answer, and will always try to help. In the case of wiring
diagrams, spec sheets, and so forth, I'll be happy to mail zerox copies.
As the Club budgets no funds for this purpose, I appreciate stamped, self
a page for zerox'saddressed envelopes, usually abbreviated SSAE, and
just what they cost me at the corner drug store. Stamps are fine. Many
things can run to more than one page, and overages will be returned. I have
a large collection of technical information on the AIRFLOW, and am always
willing to share information. One caution, though- please limit inquiries
to one or two subjects at a time.
Several months ago I mentioned that new information was coming forth as to
the actual numbers of the various models of the AIRFLOW that were SHIPPED
from the factory. Our old knowledge of "how many cars" has been based on
the beginning and ending serial numbers, which have been published by Chrysler for many years. Our "new" intormation is based on actual hand-written
tally sheets, kept by the shipping superintendent. in every case, his
records show that fewer cars were actually shipped than the beginning and
ending serial numbers would indicate. We are now in possession of copies
or his sneets for all years and models of tne Chrysler AIRFLOW, except for
the 1936 CW.
For this intormation, we're indebted to Mr. John Bunnell, of the Chrysler
r
Corp., who took over the "archives" on the retirement of Mr. Clitt Lockwood.
Mr. Bunnell as yet has no shipping tally sheets for DeSOTO, and the ones
he's sent me do not include Canadian production. The Canadian cars, of
course, were listed under separate "runs" of serial numbers, and have
never entered into our past calculations. mr. Bunnell has written me that
he personally knew the man who kept these records, and feels that any poss-
ible errors would be extremely insignificant. I personally an inclined
to accept them as a far more accurate picture than we've previously had.
As for the obvious ditterences between tne new and the old- the only explanation I can otter is conjecture: 1 suspect tnat perhaps "blocks" of serial
numbers were skipped, here and there, during the run, and that not every
one of those reported numbers lett the factory on a car. Perhaps time, interest and research will tell the rest of tne story - perhaps not.
It's interesting to note that in two cases, the CV and the C10, there was
one unit of each shipped as "chassis" only. A bit hard to explain, since
the ALKFLOW was concieved and built as a semi-unitized car, in which the
chassis and body were interdependent for strength and rigidity. To whom,
and for what purpose could those chassis' have been shipped?
We're reproducing here one of the ori$inal sheets for your inspection.
They're revealing, in as much as they re broken down, month by month,
and body style by body style. We note that one 1934 CW was shipped inJanuary of that year, and no more were shipped until July. A notation is
made that the January car was returned to the plant. In this writers estimation the January CW, a limosine, would almost have had to be the one that
appeared at the New York Automobile Show, in January o 1934. Being at the
f time ten years old, and a resident of Fargo, Aorth aJakota, J. didn't make it
to the show. But 1 am aware that the car was widely heralded as being for
newly elected Mayor Fiorello La Guardia. What happened? Did the Mayor
change his mind?
Model Old serial numbers
.eginning-ending
Old assumed
,
total*
Cu
6,593,00 1-6,601,154
CV
7,010,10 1-7,012,291
CX
7,901,40 1-1,901 0 528
CW'34 7,b03,75 1-7,803,/98
Cl
6,601,20 1-6,606,115
C2
7,012,30 1-7,014,872
7,528,55 1-7,528,675
C3
35
7,803,79
CW 1
9-7,803,830
6,606,20 1-6,607,879
C9
7,014,90 1-7,019,398
C10
C11
7,803,85 1-7,803,925
CW'36 7,803,83 1-7,803,850
C17
7,019,40 1-7,024,000
Shipments shown
on tally sheet
8,154
2,190
1 47
4,914
2,571
124
31
1,678
4,497
74
19
4,599
plffereagg,
1,090 less
238 less
21 less
8 less
380 less lur
140 less
34 less
3 more
228 less
97 lass
12 less
7,064
1,952
106
39
4,534
2,431
90
, 34
.4t2g62
-
a
not available
s
.
208 less
* The question of whether or not the beginning and ending serial numbers
should be regarded as inclusives has never been resolved. Opinion seems
to be about evenly divided. If you personally feel hey should- add one
unit each to "assumed total K column and "differencew:"eolumn. This writer
has stated the situation both ways, andiound - oppositl,on in each case.
Of further interest, in the tally sheets, is the breiikdown by model:
Town Chassis Sedan
5 pass.
649
1934CV
185
1934CX
1934CW
1935C1
1935C2
1935C3
1935CW
1936C9
1936C10
1936C11
1936CW
1937C17
Ada SedanUSW&
284
LIM.°
Business 6 Pass.
coupe
coupe
6057 74
1714
24
17
4169
2 240
61
16
135 6
4162
35
not available
4168
52
3
1
1
1
79
22
297
191
27 (plus 2 Town Sedan Lime's)
17 (plus 1 Town Sedan Limo)
94
237
27
67
223
The tally sheets are also broken down as to shipments month by month, for
each body style, however, since the serial numbers shipped are not identified, that information would be of little value here. If you really want
to know how many CU 5 passenger coupes were shipped in June of 1934 (or
whatever) send me an SSAE.
Far the benefit of those Who may never have seen them before, here are the
beginning and ending serial numbers for Canadian built (Windsor, Ontario)
Airflow Chryslers. We have no tally sheets to indicate shipments, and
cannot vouch for the accuracy of representation of cars actually leaving
the factory.
Model Begtnnint
GU
CV
CY
Cl
C2
01_u
9,755,171 9Mi5, 8
9,850,311 9,850,398
9,820,676 9,821,120
9,821,126 9,821,210
9,850,401 9,850,430
9,821,216 9,821,239
9,850,436 9,850,444
87
444
84
29
23
8
*
A. new breed of cat shows up
here- the exclusively Canad.
ian built CY AIRFLOW. If you Aqk
don't know, it was a six cylinder job, with an SE De Seta
front end, and Chrysler Airflow
trim parts. There are a few
known specimens in our club.
.
'SHIPMENTS 6-Pass. Cpe
Sedan
Town seda;T
Month Year
Month Year
Month Year
Bus. Cpe.
Month Year
i
1934 •
rY
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%
MAR.
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1935 '
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1935
1935
APRIL
1935
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1935
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1935
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SEPT
1935
OCT.
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NOT.
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TOTAL
1
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1935 _
1935
1_
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CHRYSLER AIRFLOW EIGHT (C-1) - 1935
- I
394 4441
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.
.
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c:7.1cceal
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Chrysler cars in history . . . in a price
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If you plan to buy any new car for
1936, consider this question:
With Chrysler offering so much luxury
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. . for so little more than the cost of
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Then, at only a slightly higher pi
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Chrysler luxury for 1936 starts with
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seats, deeper upholstery.
from O. P. Higbee collection
CHRYSLER SALES CORPORATION
DIVISION OF CHRYSLER CORPORATION
SERVICE BULLETIN
July 18, 1934
No. 566-CH
TO ALL CHRYSLER DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS:
For those owners of Chrysler Six (Code CA and CB) and Airflow Chrysler
Imperial (Code CV) cars who desire a greater degree of shock absorber
control to provide a firmer ride, special shock absorber valving has been
made available in accordance with the procedure outlined below.
In order to assist you in taking care of such owner requests, the special
shock absorber valves will be furnished on a gratis basis through the
Chrysler Motors Parts Corporation Depots. Installation will be made
by any United Motors Service' Branch or Lovejoy Service Station at a
nominal charge for labor.
ACCESSORIES
SHOCK ABSORBER
ADJUSTMENT FOR
,
PART NUMBERS
Service packages containing the new valving for both front and rear
shock absorbers and all necessary parts to make the change are available on the usual order placed with your Chrysler Motors Parts Corporation Depot. Serial numbers of the cars for which valving is required
must be specified on each order. The proper service package for' each
car should be identified in accordance with the front shock absorber
model numbers, as follows:
FIRMER RIDE
CHRYSLER SIX
(CODES. CA
AND GB)
AIRFLOW
CHRYSLER
CHRYSLER SIX (CODES CA AND CB)
IMPERIAL
or A and CB cars with FRONT shock absorbers numbered on the front
end cap:
(CODE CV)
.
"1920 A or B" (with valve code following) specify:
Part No. 630928 Shock Absorber Valving Service Package (CA and CB)
For CA and CB cars with FRONT shock absorbers numbered on the front
end cap:
"1921 A or B" (with valve code following) specify:
Part No. 630961 Shock Absorber Valving Service Package (CA and CB)
AIRFLOW CHRYSLER IMPERIAL (CODE CV)
For all CV cars specify:
Part No. 630929
Shock Absorber Valving Service Package (CV)
REPRODUCTION--from the Hardy Trolander Collection
(Over)
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INSTALLATION
July 18, 1934
No. 566-CH
After the proper shock absorber valving has been received, the front
and rear shock absorbers should be removed from the car and sent WITH
THE SERVICE PACKAGE to the nearest United Motors Service Branch
or Lovejoy Service Station, all of which are fully instructed as to the
change in accordance with United Motors Service Bulletin D-25, dated
July 16, 1934. DO NOT SEND THE OWNER TO THESE SERVICE STATIONS.
ACCESSORIES United Motors Service Branches or Lovejoy Service Stations areauthorized to make the following shock absorber valve installation charge:
SHOCK ABSORBER
Chrysler Six (Code CA and CB)
$1.10 per set of four (off car)
Airflow Chrysler Imperial (Code CV) 1.60 per set of four (off car)
ADJUSTMENT FOR
When installing re-valved front shock absorber assemblies in Chrysler
FIRMER RIDE Six (Code CA and CB) cars, the camber, caster and toe-in must be
checked in accordance with the procedure specified in the Chrysler
Maintenance Manual.
CHRYSLER SIX
POLICY
(CODES CA
Although the service packages containing the new shock absorber valving
AND CB) will: be furnished on a gratis basis, the installation charges are considered a responsibility of the owner, inasmuch as he is specifying
shock absorber equipment other than standard to meet an individual prefAIRFLOW
erence".
CHRYSLER
TIME LIMIT
IMPERIAL
The special terms of this bulletin governing the supplying of servi c e
packages gratis will terminate January 1, 1935.
(CODE CV)
For future reference, enter this bulletin number and subject in the
Chrysler Maintenance Manual under "Frame, Springs & Shock Absorbers"
Group 10, Page 1.
Service Manager
REPRODUCTION--from the Hardy Trolander Collection