[Chrysler300] Fwd: special order cars

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In a message dated 5/31/2004 3:00:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Sherwood K 
writes:

> 
> 
> Gil and fellow 300 owners:
> 
> I read with much appreciation Gil's material on special order cars. I'd like 
> to add to he story and how one could get special items. While this will 
> cover the order of my 62 Dodge Lancer GT, it will answer many of your questions. 
> 
> On October 4th, 1961 I special ordered my GT. I went to the dealer, sat down 
> in a small office in Van Nuys, CA. The dealer had his order sheet. This what 
> I wanted: GT, aluminum Slant Six, power steering, power brakes, 3-speed on 
> the floor (last year was 61), heavy duty suspension , all red and high speed 
> 4-ply Nylon tires instead of the 2 ply bias that was the only item on the 
> order sheet. The order went to Detroit. After 3 weeks I received a call from 
> Dodge production giving me the price of the add-ons  that were special -- that 
> being the heavy duty suspension (which, then consisted of heavy duty export 
> shocks), the Nylon tires and the 3-speed shift on the floor. I OK'd the shocks 
> and the Nylon tires. I was told the changeover to the floor shift could be 
> done for an additional $50 but, and this was a BIG BUT, my car would not go into 
> production until the first week of March. Since  I was commuting to school 
> and already sold my car to pay for the GT, I couldn't wait that long. The car 
> came on December 4th and cost was $2500 out-the-door. 
> 
> I know of other cars special built like a 68 Hemi Charger R/T with a bench 
> seat and column shift and others with special wheels and tires and headers 
> from the factory. Ordering special cars or options was simple and easy. You just 
> had to ask!
> 
> If you think this would be OK to send to the on-line membership, please do 
> so.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Sherwood Kahlenberg

Thanks for the input, Sherwood.  There is nothing like a first hand account!  
300ly, Gil


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