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. Editor: Bob Merritt
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Chrysler 300 Club International
PO Box 40
Benson, MD, 21018
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Green lights and blue skies to
Jim Wildharber
John Chesnutt
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Gloria Moon has the write-up for the 2026 Chryslers at Carlisle. Click here. Attaboy
to Charlie Valentine for the work he puts in to make this event happen.
We have the report for the Asheville meet.
Click here.
It was a good group of people and a good gathering of Letter Cars. Thanks to Heath Towson for hosting the meet.
Summer is going fast and before you know it we will be in September! Just a reminder that there are 3
important dates in September regarding the Fall Meet in Bartlesville, OK.
September 1st is the cut off date for host hotel reservations to be made enjoying the club room rate.
September 15th is the latest date for meet registration.
September 30th when we arrive in Bartlesville to get the meet rolling!
However there is an option for you to come 2 days early and tour around in the Tulsa/ Bartlesville
area and pay the club rate! Marnie and I are very excited to host another meet in Oklahoma! We will also be
conducting the 20 th anniversary edition of Letter Car Jeopardy! Kelly LeBlanc is planning a special
venue for 300 Ladies who do not relish kicking tires in the parking lot! So stay tuned for
further updates of neat things planned for this meet! The Club website has the meet agenda and PDF link to register.
Forward looking to seeing you all in Bartlesville! Marnie and Rob Kern
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Fall 2026: Sept 30 - Oct 4, Bartlesville, OK
hosted by Rob Kern. The host hotel is the Osage Casino Hotel, 1803 US-60 Bartlesville,
Oklahoma 74006. Phone 918-279-2027. Double Queen or Standard King rooms are available at $104/night Wednesday & Thursday, $144/night Friday & Saturday. Click here for more information. Click here to download the registration form.
Spring 2027:
Canandaigua, NY, hosted by Jamie & Dawn Hyde, Dave & Sandi Domaire. The host hotel is the Holiday Inn Express, 330 Eastern Blvd, Canandaigua, NY 14424. (585) 396-3669. You will be able to make reservations soon.
Fall 2027: Kentucky, hosted by Elizabeth & Bob Wieland.
Spring 2028: Allentown, Pennsylvania, hosted by Hank Hallowell.
Fall 2028: Huntsville, Alabama, hosted by 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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Chrysler Heritage: A Photographic History
by Michael W.R. Davis
Arcadia Publishing, 2001
This is a good review of Chrysler from its start
to the mid-1990s. There isn't a lot on Letter Cars but it has
boatloads of photos, many I had not seen before. You can find it on Ebay, Amazon or used book stores.
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G, H, J wheelcover, ashtrays, tach, park brake, soft plug, transmission mount
(17:43)
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H lenses, top motor & cyls, throttle boot, brakes.
(19:24)
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H Seat Belt Clasp Tension
(5:31) By Kurt Brueske
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H Convertible Heater Valve
(17:45)
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Rick Clapham writes:
In reply to the question on two and three step carb metering rods,
the metering rods and piston covers tell you which is which. Flat covers are 2 step and the bulged covers are 3 step.
See more here.
Matt was having trouble reassembling his steering column. He ended up making his own tool and got the snap ring to go into the groove. He says "Without the tool, it’s impossible, don’t know why the manual is vague on it."
We had had a discussion about this in ENews 62 and
a similar home built tool.
Noel Hastalis writes:
Here's an article from decades ago of a C and an E involved in a crazy crash. This copy was in a notebook that our friend Daryl Miller had assembled of many copies of old 300 related articles, among other items.
When I visited Rita last Friday, she brought out this notebook that I hadn't seen before. An interesting piece for sharing with our Club.
Interesting also is the name Karamesines - likely closely related to the famed southside of Chicago NHRA drag racer Chris Karamesines.
Mike Cortel writes:
I wanted to share a quick note with the club regarding a recent experience with Diamond Back Classics.
After some recommendations from some club members I ordered 4 235- 70x15 tires for my car 1964 K in late April. Due to life events I wasn't able to get them installed until July 8th. After getting back home, I noticed a minor defect in the whitewall on one of them. Unsure whether it happened during manufacturing, shipping, or installation I wasn't sure where to start. So I reached out to Diamond Back to see what if anything could be done but was expecting the worse especially since I had the tires since late April.
Without any hassle or hesitation, they replaced the tire no questions asked. Having worked in the retail industry since I was 16 (and still going at 70!), I know what good service looks like, and the level of care and customer relations they showed was truly beyond outstanding.
I thought I would pass along the recommendation in case any fellow club members are looking for a reliable source for classic tires. I've attached a picture showing the new tires and the 15' G wheel covers installed.
George Zuk says: If you ever need a steering wheel made like new again, Craft Customs did a great job and I highly recommend them. They did my G steering wheel. Delivery was 5 months. Craft Customs, 2000 E Buddy Ln Ste 500, Rockwall, TX 75032. 1-214-564-1170.
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Write us with whatever might
be on your mind.
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Restoration Spotlight
by Jamie Hyde
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If you like picture puzzles, here are new ones.
Take your pick of "300F Dash", "300E Gauge Pod", or "Chrysler Turbine Instruments."
From Don Verity, a puzzle he just finished.
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From 1964
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I was arrested for impersonating a politician;
I was sitting there, doing nothing.
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If it is in stock,
we have it.
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It is never too late to start exercising.
That's why I'm waiting until later.
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