1961 Chrysler 300G # 8413198509
Owner : John Hertog - Crossram Motors

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In late September 1999, just back from the Club's Fall meet in California, I heard about a 300G that was offered for sale. It turned out to be quite an interesting car, even though I didn't know this when I set out on the 600+ mile trek to go take a look at it....

Here's the story of # 8413198509, as best as I have been able to trackit down. Please click on the following links, and enjoy the story !



Contents:
  • DAY ONE
  • THE STORY
  • DOCUMENTATION
  • PICTURES
  • MOPAR COLLECTOR'S GUIDE - FEATURE CAR !
  • MOPAR ACTION - FEATURE CAR !
    My thanks to the following - in no particular order :

  • Walt Chevarria - who just won't stop the bodywork 'til he has it right !
  • Russ Vaughan - master engine builder
  • Don Verity - master tranny builder
  • Plitt Ford - yet another perfect paint job !
  • Gary Goers - how could we restore our cars without you ?
  • Bob Haag - the Rock of Gibraltar. Thanks, Bob.
  • AIH Chrome - another perfect bumper
  • Iverson Automotive - for straightening out and restoring to perfection crunched-up moldings
  • Jeff Carter - wonderful instrument restoration
  • Jack Rose - for the grille
  • Allstate Carburetor - look at 'em carbs !
  • Bob Jasinski - look at that battery !
  • Andy Mikonis, Pete Fitch, Bob Merritt, Gil Cunningham, George Riehl, John Doyle, and all the other friends and Chrysler 300 Club International, Inc. members, for their moral and tech support.
  • Dr. Golden, Okey Moffatt, Doug Ore, and Tommy Robertson - the previous owners .