The flat panels are different in the 1964 due to a kickup at the rear
to
follow the curvature toward the rear window. I was able to
obtain
convertible panels in poor shape, transplant the flat-top curved steel
top
(with the quarter-window fuzzies) needed for the convertible to the tops
of
the coupe panels, remove some of the bottom of the panels and they work
just
fine in my '64 300K conv. Of course, there are additional curved
steel
panels used to create a space for the top hardware. Manual window and
power
window side panels were somewhat different. I'm attaching a picture of
a
coupe side panel set up for a power window switch and a picture of the
side
panel installed in the convertible with the flat top of the panel-also
set
up for p/w.
I hope this helps someone else in what to look for in
differences between
convertible and coupe rear panels in other
years.
The pictures are available to others if needed. Rear panels
for
convertibles are precious so I hope they find a good and grateful
home.
Rich Barber
Brentwood, CA
New problem today with our
K conv. After filling the tank for the first
time in over two years of
restoration, a small leak developed in and around
the sending unit. Back to
the shop for diagnosis & repair. May be
gasketing, clamps or just a leak
through the sending/pickup unit itself.
The muffler guy spotted it and
refused to run his torch under the car until
the leak was fixed. Good call.
Just a heads-up to check for leaks after
sending unit R&R and after first
fill.
RB
From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of pffkllc@xxxxxxx
Sent:
Monday, November 04, 2013 1:04 PM
To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject:
[Chrysler300] Rear Seat Panels G-(convertible?)
Hi Group
In
clearing out stuff for the move from Monmouth Beach, I found a set of
rear
seat panels which appear to be from a G, maybe a convertible? Query -
is
there a difference between the coupe and convert rear panels and, if so,
what
is the difference?
In any event, if someone needs them, please let me
know. While not
pristine, they could be cleaned up, I think. If I get a
chance, I'll try
and see what can be done but please let me know the
difference between coupe
and convert so I can let you know what we are
dealing with.
Regards,
Pete Fitch
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