Re: [Chrysler300] correct restorations vs restomods

[Andy Mikonis <r41hp@xxxxxxxxx>]

I think most active club members appreciate that a lot
of car guys like to "hot rod" their cars, but with the
letter series 300s we are dealing with LIMITED
PRODUCTION cars with historical significance, so I
think most of us agree modifications to letter 300s
should be subtle. Also, I think time has proven that
stock or at least stock-appearing cars in general hold
their value the best. Also, with the price of
admission to a 300, you could do a lot better
customizing a non-300 Chrysler. Street rodded / Hot
rodded 300s should probably be judged in a separate
class at meets, then everyone can be happy.

Which brings me to my next point: no one ever talks
about the legalities of disc brake modifications. My
antique insurance company says antique cars should be:
"Factory original; i.e. there should be few, if any,
changes from the factory original specifications."

My state (Illinois) says to qualify for antique plates
"The mechanical and physical condition of the vehicle,
including brakes, lights, glass and appearance, must
be the same or as safe as originally equipped."

So what happens if you get in an accident? Is your
insurance company going to back you up? Looks like the
burden of proof is on you if you've modified your
brakes.

Motor Life magazine reported a 60-to-0 stop of 131
feet in April '61 in a 300G. That's quite good even by
today's standards. So what if they fade after a few
stops? If you are driving your 40-50 year old car like
that maybe you should be driving something new.

Andy Mikonis
Chicago

 

--- kevin adams <kmotion45@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hey gang< Got a question that I am sure has been
> knocked about. I just left the MOPARS AT THE STRIP
> in
> Las Vegas this past weekend . Had a ball and had an
> opportunity to observe some happenings and what
> seems
> to be the prevailing winds blowing thru the mopar
> camp. I see a trend to Upgrade, To Modify, To use
> other than ,hard won,junkyard gathered, friend-club
> procured parts for our Mopars. I found this quite
> refreshing inlight of our brand -X  step cousins
> racking up tons of cudos for creatively done cars
> while we as mopar group struggle to make the grade
> in
> a car wourld that is only now is supporting the
> chrysler hobby. It was a great thing to observe and
> the after market is doing a good job but it is not
> of
> the "correct restoration in a big sense. Please oyur
> feedback is important! sound off on your opinion on
> corrct or how much restify is ok with you.  Kevin,
> 300k,  300g ,  300sport ,
> 
> 
>      
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