Re: [Chrysler300] new member

[jlsavard@xxxxxxx]

I think that this sounds like sound advice.  It is not wise to go  
willy-nilly into something like this.  The car will only be original once,  and I 
wouldn't want you to regret your actions down the road.
 
Joe Savard, Lake Orion, Michigan
 
 
In a message dated 7/23/2010 12:48:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
c300@xxxxxxx writes:

 
 
 
Brett:

Welcome to the club. As a six year owner of a C-300, I'll  share some of
what I have learned, some of my philosophy and some of my  opinions.

It is a good idea to replace weather stripping and the wiring  harness.

It is not necessary or appropriate to switch to a 12-V system.  I believe
that all C-300's should remain s close to bone-stock as possible  due to
their rarity. The car can be made to start and run just fine on a  6-Volt
system. I have added an electric fuel pump underneath by the tank.  It is
operated only to prime the carbs and via a push button. This has  solved the
occasional hard starting problem associated with mysterious  disappearance 
of
fuel and is easily removed for any ultimate concours  judging. I added
simple, old-fashioned black seat belts and our judging  does not deduct
points for these so long as they are period  correct.

Many switch to radial tires-P225/P235/15's are available with  3" WSW from
several vendors and are an easily-reversed retrofit. I find  driving on an
old set of L78-15 bias ply Remingtons to be satisfactory, but  you have to
stay awake and drive the car as it tends to want to drive  itself from time
to time.

You may experience poor performance of  your power brake system. These have
a large internal diaphragm that can  leak or rupture. Various vendors can
rebuild these. That's why these cars  have 9" wide brake pedals-for both
feet! 

I'd forget about a/c for a  C-300. Several came so equipped from the factory
and every other '55  Chrysler sedan or coupe could be so equipped with the
rear-mounted unit.  Having lived in Houston five years, I do understand that
a/c makes life  more enjoyable, so if you do add a/c, try to make it a
reversible  modification.

I'd suggest you ponder these issues, move forward with  the wiring, cosmetic
and mechanical maintenance and not move on to the  12-Volt conversion or
addition of /c until you have developed and refined  your own philosophy for
being a great steward of this rare old brute. It's  your car and your call.
Thank for inviting comment and support. These clubs  are good at that.

C-300'ly,

Rich Barber

Brentwood,  CA

3N551198

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Behalf Of bhtharp
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 11:19 PM
To: _Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) 
Subject:  [Chrysler300] new member

Hi, my name is Brett Tharp and I recently  acquired C300 vin# 3N551484 
and joined your club. My car is mostly  restored, needing only chrome work
and weatherstripping around the doors  and windows to be cosmetically close
to perfect. Before that happens,  though, I would like feedback on my
intended first project: having the  entire wiring harness replaced,
conversion to a 12-volt system, and having  "Vintage Air" a/c installed.
Since the power steering pump is mounted on  the rear of the generator, 
would
it make more sense to simply have the  stock generator converted to a 
12-volt
generator, or have an alternator  mounted and install an electric power
steering pump? How about changimg the  pulley and mounting an alternator 
that
operates in conjunction with the  generator? Do my power window motors and
seat motors need to be replaced  (like my potential installer has told me),
or can resistors be installed so  they will adapt? Any advice or opinions
would be most welcome. Thanks!  

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