Re: [Chrysler300] Factory Air C300 on Ebay

[John Lazenby <french_fryguy@xxxxxxxxx>]

The external fresh air intakes are physically different between 1955 and 1956.  They do look very similar until you see them next to each other.  Also, they are not needed for A/C cars as you can run the A/C with these vents closed and it will recirculate the air within the car.  
 
There are levers inside the trunk to open and close these on both years.  Didn't make a lot of sense to me as you would have to pull over get out, open the trunk and then move the lever to the desired position.  I've attached a photo taken within the past week at a very nice '54 Imperial Custom Sedan that I looked at.  This is an "original" example with factory air and you can see the similar levers inside the trunk.
 
John Lazenby


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From: Rich Barber <c300@xxxxxxx>
To: 'John Lyons' <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, October 1, 2011 11:40 AM
Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Factory Air C300 on Ebay


  
The intakes are proper for 1955-56 Chrysler coupes and sedans (and
convertibles?) as the factory a/c was in the trunk. I sent the seller a
note this morning asking for clarification/verification of the VIN and
engine s/n. Caveat emptor.

C-300-K'ly,

Rich Barber

From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of John Lyons
Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 11:05 AM
To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Factory Air C300 on Ebay

Gil/club,

I have sent a couple of notes to the seller.no reply yet.but it is the
weekend.

Curious about the 'intake' just below and behind the back window on the
driver's side. For aftermarket, they would not have fabricated the a/c
intakes, would they?? I think it would have been an under dash unit.

Thoughts?

JL

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Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Factory Air C300 on Ebay

All:

The number given as the VIN is actually the engine number (has the "E" in
it). It certainly could also be the number on the title, as some states did
it that way.

Some member who is interested in the car needs to ask the owner what the
number is on the driver's door post. That, of course, is the actual VIN,
from which we could determine if it came with factory air. A few C300s did.
Note that the seller is also unsure re: dealer vs factory AC.

300ly, Gil Cunningham

Very beautiful am in Tally, FL

In a message dated 9/30/2011 10:40:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
french_fryguy@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:french_fryguy%40yahoo.com> writes:

This car is a new serial to my files. I suspect the owner that has one of
every year stated by the seller is Don Petty. I'd have to look at my file
regarding the A/C and I don't have that handy at the moment.

The term "Batwing" is incorrect and should be stated as "Deltawing", but
this goes along with many "experts" talking about the Kelsey Hays wire
wheels directly from the factory.

John Lazenby

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From: John Lyons <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:john%40johnwlyons.com> >
To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:Chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 12:47 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] Factory Air C300 on Ebay

Pretty neat find I think. It is a factory air equipped C300. Vin is
3NE551708. Needs complete resto but has the batwing (according to the
seller). Car is in Wisconsin. Here is a link to the Ebay page:

http://tinyurl.com/3lveaow

And the item number:

320767316687

At $6,500 no reserve. (I would think the batwing and carbs are worth
not-too-far south of that).

Would be fun to see this one brought back to life!

Enjoy your weekend, everybody.

JL

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