Herman --- While he does not specifically refer to 1965 models, the following comment is found on the last page of Galen Govier's "Chrysler Corporation Production Option Code Book, 1966 - 1968" : "I have found it is all too common to find vehicles with the following problem: The radiator support should be painted black behind the grille on light and medium colored cars. This is not necessary on vehicles painted dark green, dark blue, maroon, burgundy, and black." Judging from the medium color of your very nice looking 300, it seems your eyes did not deceive you. I would paint the support black. 300F'ly, Roger Karlson In a message dated 2/12/2002 7:05:45 PM Pacific Standard Time, Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: << From: Herman Meiners <herman440@xxxx> Subject: Front of radiator support on a '65 300 - Body color or Black? On my '65 300 Convertible, I had the radiator support painted in the car's body-color at the time. I do remember it being the same color as the body was originally. (Although I chose a different color than the car originally had.) But I can't help wondering if it really should be like that. Because when I look at the car from the front, through the grille, I think it looks kinda "strange" to see the body-color next to the black-radiator in the middle. I've got a picture of what I mean here: http://home01.wxs.nl/~meine119/1stwash-1.jpg Got some more pics on my homepage if you're interested: http://drive.to/chrysler Have I been staring too long at my own cars or what? :o) Best regards, Herman Meiners, The Netherlands http://drive.to/chrysler >>