Re: [Chrysler300] coil brackets

[Marshall Larson <granitledge@xxxxxxxxx>]

Another reproduction item badly needed are the thermostat springs for the
heat riser"s.  I have one new spring for a G that I would volunteer as an
example if needed.


On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 1:19 PM, Anna F Noia <sa-noia@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Yes I do. I purchased tham and a set of gaskets from Bob. Great Job....Now
> who can do the Chokes to sit in the excellant pots? Still waiting
> patiently.....
>
> Best Regards,
> Stephen A. Noia
> 1-408-210-4736 <https://us-mg205.mail.yahoo.com/neo/#> cell
>   *From:* Jean-Yves <jymopar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* 'John Grady' <jkg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; 'Anna F Noia' <
> sa-noia@xxxxxxxxxxx>; 'retromobilia' <retromobilia@xxxxxxxxxxx>;
> Jslayton@xxxxxxxxxx
> *Cc:* 'Chrysler300' <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 1, 2014 8:21 AM
> *Subject:* RE: [Chrysler300] coil brackets
>   And don't forget the beautiful reproduction choke pots for 60-61 ram
> cars, in stainless steel, another great project by John!
> Jean-Yves
>
>   *From:* Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> *On Behalf Of *John Grady
> *Sent:* April-01-14 11:48 AM
> *To:* 'Anna F Noia'; 'retromobilia'; Jslayton@xxxxxxxxxx
> *Cc:* 'Chrysler300'
> *Subject:* RE: [Chrysler300] coil brackets
>
>
>   Hi,
>
> I think many times one person takes it on himself, after going crazy
> trying to find the part. ..I invested 4000$ trying to make 300F license
> frames about 15 (+!) years ago. Brass castings at first , but they shrink
> and warp  unpredictably, long skinny fairly precision parts not good that
> way. .... and then came machined injection molds/plastic then plated ones.
> They could not take temp to put real chrome on them, deformed in bath,
> spray on "plastic chrome' does not make it. Have about 50 of them ,
> remnants, not really useable, but got 3-4 I needed. This can be revisited;
> at the time 150$ seemed high , not now , with value of these cars.
>
> We have made a few parts like the cams for push button heater switches, by
> CNC machining; J-Y Chouinard is running with that,--also we made a few
> aluminum bronze 300F power window gears by CNC ; (fits others) the ones
> with nylon teeth on a steel hub will all break sooner or later ; the nylon
> seems to harden chemically in the grease, cracks on circumference, spins
> freely  . Motor runs , window does not move.
>
> Generally , you can break even , if you pick the right stuff, I think.
>  Message is, if you need something, think you can make it, go ahead; you
> solve your own problem, but may also recover the cost later by selling a
> few. I have mixed feelings about using club $ for any of this,  except most
> obvious things like medallions , as dissention around which parts , which
> car line, would arise.
>
> Things we might need? Reasonable source for redoing steering wheels, 57-61
> brake backing plates with good adjusting cams, kit to change Detroit joint
> and driveshaft to Spicer, ( we have done that, vibration problems gone) ,
> good 14 X 6.5 or 7" wheels , G taillight housings , rearmost big arm for
> convertible top linkage in back. . (breaks at main swivel bolt) . Maybe PW
> switches. Rebuild kit for 57-58 door handles( have done work on that,  too)
> .
>
> Just observations,; if you do it ,ad in our publications gets the word out.
>
> John Grady
>
>
>
>  *From:* Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
> Behalf Of *Anna F Noia
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 01, 2014 9:14 AM
> *To:* retromobilia; Jslayton@xxxxxxxxxx
> *Cc:* Chrysler300
> *Subject:* Re: [Chrysler300] coil brackets
>
>
>
>
>
>  It is a great idea, BUT how will it be funded? Where will they be
> inventoried and stored, who will have this information for the future
> customers to access? Just curious.
>
>
>
>  Best Regards,
> Stephen A. Noia
> 1-408-210-4736 <https://us-mg205.mail.yahoo.com/neo/#>[image: Image
> removed by sender.] <https://us-mg205.mail.yahoo.com/neo/> cell
>   *From:* retromobilia <retromobilia@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* Jslayton@xxxxxxxxxx
> *Cc:* Chrysler300 <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 1, 2014 6:59 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [Chrysler300] coil brackets
>
>   I do not need one at the moment, but I think it is a good idea. I do
> not know why The Club does not commission parts and warehouse them for
> members. The idea is if one or two need a part it is logic that others will
> also need the same, at some point. Albeit a German concept, it is none the
> less a good one.John
> *From: *Jslayton@xxxxxxxxxx*To: *chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*Sent: *Tuesday,
> April 1, 2014 6:21:04 AM*Subject: *[Chrysler300] coil brackets
>    I may have some 55-56 dual 4 barrel---coil brackets made-----I need to
> know if any club members would be interested in buying one ?-----Johnnie
> Slayton
>
>
>
>
>


-- 
*Marshall Larson*


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