RE: [Chrysler300] 1964 300K Steering Wheel-Tilt Column

["Terry and Andree Hoeman" <tehoema@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I was amazed to find the GM steering used in the 64 Chryslers if tilt wheel
was optioned.  Interestingly I had to replace the turn signal switch assy on
our 2000 van and the Mopar box we received has a GM unit in it.  Must have
been a hard habit to break for them.

Anyway we still have two 64 Chryslers with tilt wheel.  The K convert has
red interior and a red wheel.  The silver edition sport hardtop has a black
interior and a greenish wheel.  We have a 64 Imperial without tilt which is
a similar but different wheel and a  64 Salon which you would think would
have a tilt wheel since everything is standard on these but the tilt didn't
exist in 63 when they originated so they forgot to add it in 64 apparently.
We have had a number of 64's and all of the earlier ones had tilt wheels but
now the two upper model we have don't have them.  It is interesting that the
Salon has the typical square wheel while in the Imperial it is somewhat
elongated but not at all square.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of C Bilter
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 9:18 AM
To: 'Chrysler300 Group'
Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] 1964 300K Steering Wheel-Tilt Column

Hi Rich:

 

Not sure about the correct colors, but yes the tilt steering units in '64
were sourced from GM Saginaw steering.  Only the round steering wheel was
available with the tilt wheel option.  Note that the translucent plastic can
discolor over the years; so determining the original factory color
combinations is key.  I suspect there were not a whole lot of Ks built with
both tilt wheel and black leather.  It would be interesting, albeit a lot of
work, to figure out the breakdown how many Ks had tilt wheel and how many
had leather.  And in a ram K convertible?  Priceless.

 

Carl

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From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Rich Barber
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 1:11 AM
To: 'Chrysler300 Group'
Cc: dennis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Chrysler300] 1964 300K Steering Wheel-Tilt Column

 

  

My red '64 300K convertible with black leather interior has an
adjustable/tilt steering wheel/column. I'm working with Dennis Crooks of
Quality Restorations on restoring the steering wheel. I'm pretty sure the
Imperial steering wheel he shows in his catalog is the same as that
available in all other'64 Chryslers. The Imperial wheel in Dennis' catalog
is cast in clear plastic. 1964 was the first year Chrysler offered the
adjustable steering wheel option. Dennis offers a number of Chrysler
steering wheels at: http://qualityrestorations.com/chrysler.html 

My question is color. The parts manual lists several colors including
yellow/green, red and gray. The wheel in my car and a wheel I bought from a
salvage yard are made from a greenish translucent vinyl-like plastic. The
parts manual indicates a 300 with the black leather interior should have a
gray steering wheel if the tilt column is used. It is not evident if the
proper color wheel is solid gray or gray-tinted clear.

Can anyone with a '64 300 having a tilt column and black interior let me
know what the color of your steering wheel is? I'm thinking it might be a
gray toned translucent plastic and that the greenish wheels in my possession
are from Chryslers or Imperials with different-colored interiors. 

The turn signal switch in the tilt column is a Delco-Remy product suggesting
the tilt column might be a GM product??? I'm told the switch is the same as
for GM cars with tilt columns. The steering wheels have the CPDD logo and a
Chrysler parts number. I understand the rectangular steering wheels will not
fit on the tilt column splines. One member reports problems with the turn
signal every time the wheel is tilted. Anyone else have/solve that problem?

The release arm for my tilt column is severely corroded and I could use a
better one if anyone has a decent spare they would part with.

Thanks in advance for any help and clarity you can provide.

C300K'ly,

Rich Barber

1801 Redwine Terrace

Brentwood, CA 94513-6000

Home: (925) 513-6583

Cell: (925) 783-4893

e-mail: c300@xxxxxxx <mailto:c300%40ez2.net> 

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