The Electronic Newsletter of the Chrysler 300 Club International
This Newsletter is published for the members of the Chrysler 300 Club International.
All rights reserved. Publication will be at irregular intervals. Not responsible for errors or omissions.
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Chrysler 300 Club International
PO Box 40
Benson, MD., 21018
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Two silk worms had a race.
They ended up in a tie
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She was only a whiskey maker,
but I loved her still.
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If attacked by a mob of clowns,
go for the juggler.
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Our fall meet in Wisconsin is in the books. It was great to see old friends and make new ones.
I had such a good time I'm seriously considering going to the Spring 2017 meet. How about you?
A bit of administrative news: Michael Burke has resigned his position as Club Director. Noel Hastalis will
fill the remainder of the term. We welcome Noel to the board and thank Michael for his many years of service.
This newsletter is for you. Let us know what you'd like to see.
Your opinions are always welcome and you can
click
here for the feedback form.
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Future Meets:
Spring 2017: May 3-7, 2017 in Geneva, New York,
hosted by Jamie Hyde.
Our Host Hotel is the
Ramada Geneva Lakefront,
41 Lake Front Dr, Geneva, NY 14456.
Phone: (315) 789-0400.
Room are $139.99 + tax for lakeview or $129.99 + tax for cityview. These include breakfast.
If you make reservations by phone, mention you are with the Chrysler 300 Club to
get our special rates. On-Line reservations will be available shortly.
This special club room rate will be available only until April 3, 2017.
There are a limited number of rooms available so we
suggest you book early.
Room upgrades are available by contacting the hotel main desk.
Jamie and Dawn Hyde are hosting our meet. You can contact Jamie (cell)
585-465-0067, (home) 585-586-7115, email:
Jamie.Hyde@optimation.us
At this time, the events and activities are still in-process.
We will have the events list available in the near future.
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Fall 2017: Charleston, WV, hosted by
Mick Kreszock
Look for more information in future newsletters.
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Spring 2018: San Francisco Bay area,
hosts Jett & Cohen
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Fall 2018: Newport, RI, hosted by
Michael Falcone
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For more information, contact Ray
Jones at 1970hurst@gmail.com
or
Carlton Schroeder at schroe99@newnorth.net
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We are looking for new technical articles.
Please send whatever you think is helpful to
bob@simplexco.com
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Videos From the Fall Meet
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A few years ago Dave Schwandt assembled a notebook for 300 F owners. Included is the
press release, specifications, service notes and more.
Click here to download the PDF.
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
300-F
50 YEARS!!!
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I have a question for you F owners: Over the past few months we have been
working on several different Fs. We have been finding that the upper tail light mounting
nut is missing most of the time. This would be the nut hidden way back in the recesses of the fin,
very difficult to access. The tail light is secure with the other mounting nuts and we are wondering
if perhaps the factory found it was too difficult to install, perhaps not all that necessary, and let the
car go without it. So the question is: Does your F have upper tail light nuts?
Yes, no, what?
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Jim Krausmann writes:
I came across an oil filter cross reference and source site:
http://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com/
and an air filter cross reference and source site:
http://www.airfilter-crossreference.com/
Rich Barber writes:
I have prepared a chart that I use to interpret and decode Data Plates for the 1964
model year.
Click here for the chart.
Carl Bilter writes:
I have prepared a chart that I use to interpret and decode Data Plates for the 1963
300J.
Click here for the chart.
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Keith Boonstra writes:
Over many years of restoring cars the one thing that always had me at a loss for a trusted vendor
was chrome plating. Between shoddy work, high prices, long lead times, and lack
of personal attention, I hated to get plating done. But a few years ago I happened
to use Custom Plating Specialist out of
Brillion, WI, and I could not believe what a great job they did for the money, and
what careful attention they paid to each of my parts. I would say that their typical work is amazingly near to "show chrome" quality, yet lower in price than most platers' "driver" quality. I have
used them several times afterward with equal results. They do pot metal restoration as well as steel and everything else.
I stopped in there when I was in WI a couple of months back to check
out this family operation, and I think they are about as straight-up a plater as
you can find today. They actually get regulated and inspected, so you don't have to worry about
the place being shut down while they are sitting on your precious parts.
I apologize if this sounds like a paid commercial. It's not! I just like to spread the
word when somebody works this hard to please the customer, and I hope it helps out fellow
club members facing the same challenge as I did.
John Nowosacki asked about parts for his G exhaust manifold heat risers.
Marshall Larson replied: I purchased new thermostats
from Chevs of the Forties for replacements.
Probably not the same specification but trust that they will do the job. Part #838573.
John Grady writes:
I spent time with Don Verity today. As you know, he offers
transmission rebuild services. Well, I brought him four transmissions and he spotted a problem
instantly when I showed him the parts. That gear behind the input shaft "disc" is made in two tooth
widths. A thicker clutch pack means a thinner gear. We had the thick clutch pack but the thick gear too,
maybe from another trans. The thick one was scored and beat up, likely the cause of the trouble we have
been having. I would not have known about that gear width variation, no one would, but Don knew before I said anything.
He told me many variations are inside transmissions as they get better and better during the
1956-61 period. The 1960-61 is the best of the cast iron transmissions. Don told me about ten
small inner things that were made much better over the life of trans. I had an excellent time with
Don. He is a VERY smart guy. I am really impressed with what he really knows about transmissions and
machining. Don is a huge asset to our club.
Don knows how to upgrade early transmissions to the 1960-61 style. He knows the parts and all that was changed.
So he can make sense of a mess of mixed parts. I doubt anyone in the world can do that but
him. We are in good hands! These transmissions are a work of art and needs an artist to fix.
Jeff Miklas writes:
I've attached a few pics of an engine I installed in a 62 300 Sport convertible that was an
original 3-speed manual which I converted to a 4-speed. Some people think that the J and Ram K weren't offered with 4-speeds due to interference with the ram exhaust manifolds.
As seen in the pics, that radical dogleg in the drivers side manifold allows plenty of clearance for the bellcrank
and clutch fork action, and was obviously designed for that reason. Maybe anyone considering a conversion might
like to see these. One fellow in the club has already converted his J to a 4-speed. He had it at the Macungie meet.
Gary Nelson sent these pictures of his 300C 392 coffee table.
Write us with whatever might
be on your mind.
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If you like picture puzzles, here are new ones from our fall meet.
Take your pick of "Mirror Mirror", "Fins 1959", or "Fins 1960."
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Larry Jett writes:
66 Chrysler command center
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