Re: [Chrysler300] Hood Pad 300 G

[Kathy Rook <kmrook@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Roger, etc.  When I mentioned the wire wheels, this was from
knowledgeable dealers from that time, and had nothing, repeat, nothing
to do with this "judging" now going on 49 years later.  The 56 wires
were dealer installed on this particular car, but the car was shipped
from the factory with spinner caps in the trunk, with the 55-56 300
emblems in the centers.  These spinner caps for l956 were also available
for Windsor's and New Yorkers with different medallions in the center. 
The Windsor had a single crown and the NYer had three crowns in a
circle.  The ordering dealer for this car was Bob Berger, Perkasie,
Penna.  When the wire wheels were shipped to Bob, he removed the 300
spinners and stored them in the upstairs of the building.  This first
hand info should help to clarify the situation on the 56 wire wheels.  I
also received from Bob some special factory info on engines and options
for all Chryslers from 1924 on to when this publication was issued. 
Also other new wheel covers that were optional and never sold.  I have
several sets on the Windsor and NYer optional but only one set of the
300's.  Sincerely,  Don Rook

Roger Schaaf wrote:
> 
> It is suggested that the wire spoke wheels are correct from 1953 to 1956.
> My understanding is that having a 56 B judged at a Chrysler 300 Club meet
> will throw some into a heated dispute as these wheels are claimed by some to
> not be correct on a 56.
> 
> Roger Schaaf
> 300 B Calyfornea
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kathy Rook" <kmrook@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <barber@xxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: <moparpjf@xxxxxxx>; <paradise42@xxxxxxxxxxx>;
> <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 8:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Hood Pad 300 G
> 
> >
> > Rich,  I have approximately 44 Mopar original wire wheels; Dodge has 48
> > spokes coming to the outside of the rim.  Chrysler l953-l956 correct
> > only for these years have 48 spokes.  Imperial with the larger center
> > hole, used l953-1956 only have 52 spokes.  Sincerely,  Don Rook
> >
> > Rich Barber wrote:
> >>
> >> I believe the hood pad would absorb more sound (and dirt) if the fuzzy
> >> side was facing the engine.  My C-300 has the under side of the hood
> >> undercoated, just to be different.  It probably does absorb some sound
> >> and might help prevent drumming and oil canning.  I didn't do it!
> >>
> >> The big white brute took three awards at the Good Guy all American Get
> >> Together in Pleasanton, CA today.  A nice birthday present as the car
> >> was 50 years old last week.
> >>
> >> As usual, our car was one of three MoPars in a sea of bellybutton cars.
> >> Also, as usual, lots of interest from car guys of all ages.  Made
> >> contact with the new owner of the Pahrump Tango Red '55.  He says it is
> >> VIN #1015.  Several of you have commented on this modified car that has
> >> a 392, air, disc brakes(?), improper wheels & tires.  The new owner
> >> lives in nearby Livermore and we will try to get him into the club where
> >> he can get resto-religion (he is a pastor!).  We will try to show them
> >> together in the local shows and I hope to bring him and the car to South
> >> Lake Tahoe.
> >>
> >> Question of the day:  How many spokes on the original Motor Wheel brand
> >> wire wheels on the 1955 C-300?  Mine has 48 and I see others have 52.
> >>
> >> Rich Barber
> >> Brentwood, CA
> >> 1955 C-300
> >>
> >> >
> >> >In a message dated 03/20/2005 7:37:37 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> >> >
> >> >Steve  Estok and I have a difference of opinion about the installation
> >> >of a
> >> >hood  pad. I thought the fabric side faced the engine and Steve thinks
> >> >the
> >> >hard  side faces the engine.
> >> >
> >> >I have no picture references other than the  archive shots of a 300g
> >> >engine
> >> >compartment. It looks like the fuzzy side  is out.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >I believe that the fuzzy side faces the engine.  That is the way mine
> >> >was
> >> >and the club judges didn't note that it was incorrect.  Gil is the guy
> >> >to ask.
> >> >
> >> >Pete Fitch
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
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> >
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479-394-7618 (Fax)                   kmrook@xxxxxxxxxxx


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