Chrysler 300 Club International
PO Box 40
Benson, MD, 21018
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From 2007
Springfield, IL
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Green lights and blue skies
to Greg Leggatt
to Tommy and Bea Gorse
to Steve Southwell
and to Sandy Jett
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Labor Day is just around the corner as the summer of 2025 winds to a close. The fall meet in
Buffalo was a few weeks ago and early indications say a good time was had by all. I'll have the event report shortly.
Our next meet will be in Ashville, NC next May. Our host Heath Towson has a good list of activities which includes
the fantastic Biltmore estate. Put this meet on your to-do list for 2026.
The club store has a limited supply of brand new heat tubes for the J and ram K, see here.
We don't know if more of these will be available, so consider a purchase now.
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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Spring 2026: May 27 - 31,
Asheville, NC hosted by Heath Towson.
Fall 2026: Sept 30 - Oct 4, Bartlesville, OK
hosted by Rob Kern.
Spring 2027:
Canandaigua, NY, hosted by Jamie & Dawn Hyde.
Fall 2027: Available.
Contact Rob Kern.
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For more information, contact Rob Kern at robkern@sbcglobal.net
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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Say It Ain't So!
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Nick Taylor writes:
Interested in a ram K with PCV?
Pictures here.
Carl Bilter writes:
I installed the new repop inside rear view mirrors from Van's today on the 61 and 62. Comparing the old and new mirrors I found differences in the stems. In the photo below, the 61 mirror from the G is on the left, the 62 Sport mirror is in the middle,
and the new mirror from Van's is on the right. All three stems are different. The 61 stem is shorter, thinner, and has a beveled edge at the mirror attachment stud. The 62 stem is longer, thicker and has a ball joint at the mirror attachment stud. The repop mirror has a stem the same length as the 62, but uses a beveled edge at the mirror attachment stud like the 61. The stem is also a little thicker at the base, the thickest of all three examples.
I'm not sure what is correct but I'm used to seeing the beveled edge for the mirror attachment stud.
Installation of the mirror: I made access via the speaker grille opening after removing the grille and speaker. I also unscrewed the HVAC bezel to allow some wiggle room with the heater switch which helped. The big speed nut is 1-7/16" and I used a socket. There is no room to attach a ratchet as the socket is big, and so I taped a 3/16" hex key through the hole in side of the socket to use as a lever. It worked. But still not a lot of fun. After I cut my hand in several places, I taped off the sharp edges on the speaker grille opening.
Warren Anderson writes:
The 57. It is coming along.
Henry Schleimer writes:
Here is a video that popped up featuring the 300G. The club actually gets a mention.
AI voiceover is a bit tedious and not that accurate, but ok.
Some photos I haven’t seen before, so not a waste of time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ8T1ncT3Tg
Kurt Brueske writes:
I’m currently working with Joe Bortz on a Packard estate sale here in Omaha…through conversation, Joe relayed his interest and ownership of several Virgil Exner concept cars from the 50s including his 1955 Chrysler Falcon that will be shown at Pebble Beach on August 17th.
This is an interesting video including a phone interview with Virgil Exner Jr.
https://youtu.be/Hr9OvB2Ee-k
Noel Hastalis adds:
And here's a more in-depth video with Joe and his '55 Falcon, interviewed by Lou Costabile, here in a northern Chicago suburb.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U-O_oDkfko&t=8s
Carl Bilter writes:
I took the '62 Sport to a local show yesterday as it was perfect convertible weather. It was a big hit.
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Write us with whatever might
be on your mind.
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If you like picture puzzles, here are new ones.
Take your pick of "Buffalo from the boat", "At The Falls 2025", or "Pierce Arrow Factory."
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In this edition of the Old & Slow Corner,
Bill Elder talks about his days with Chrysler.
Here is his story.
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This is the updated story of 1003.
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