Re: [Chrysler300] Replace truck weather-stripping?

I will strongly support the motion to get that trunk seal replaced. As Ryan Hill points out, it's a genuine safety issue to let it go. The vacuum behind your car is huge and you will absolutely suck your exhaust into the trunk and on into your cabin itself under certain conditions.

We went out to the Lake George Meet a few years ago in our C, with a new, but untested, trunk seal in place - a trip of something like 900 miles. On the way there the weather was beautiful and we had the vents and windows open most of the way. We noticed no exhaust fumes at all.

On the return trip it was nothing but driving rain the entire way, so we had to keep the car pretty much closed up. There was so much vacuum in the car at highway speeds that we sucked a couple of gallons of water into the trunk, and the air in the cabin was so foul that my wife couldn't keep her eyes open for the burning.

I know, I know. I was foolish to continue the trip under those conditions, and I wouldn't do it again. But my point and lesson for anyone is that a tested trunk seal may be one of the most important safety features of your car. If you're getting water in the trunk, you're likely being poisoned in the cabin.

By all means, don't neglect it. We need to keep all the club members we can.

Keith Boonstra

On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 1:30 PM, Ryan Hill ryan_hillc300@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I have to agree, in my opinion a 'survivor' is a car that has only undergone regular maintenance and is completely mechanically, structurally, and cosmetically sound. In other words, it can be driven and used as a daily driver and parts are only replaced as they wear out and require replacement. I believe a cars survival status has more to do with the original body and interior condition than the mechanical parts. If it doesn't have orginal paint, upholstery, carpet, vinyl top, it shouldn't really count.

Either way, if the seals are shot, replace them. It's also a health hazard driving a car with a poor trunk seal. Exhaust can easily be drawn into the car and poison you.

I have a rust free '68 Charger with original paint, engine, trans, etc. that people keep calling a 'survivor'. I don't agree because it has a replacement vinyl roof and seat covers, as well the body is riddled with war wounds from it's 47 years of roaming the streets of Southern California, Northern Washington, and B.C.. The worn paint can be described as petina but the dents, dings, and creases exclude it from being a survivor in my mind.

Ryan Hill

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Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2015 09:47:52 -0700
Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Replace truck weather-stripping?

Jim,

In my view, the term "survivor car" is relative. Has the battery, tires, exhaust system, shocks, spark plugs, any or all of these been replaced? If yes, then why would you be concerned about replacing another maintenance item like a leaky trunk seal? Seals are maintenance items. If you use the car, and from your post, you do, then you need to repair the leak, as you cannot know for sure if it will rain or not while you have the car out of the garage. How about washing the car? Keeping a car in nice original shape with preserved original paint and interior, correct engine and engine compartment is possible while replacing maintenance items and keeping the car usable for occasional use. Keep in mind the damage done to an unrepaired water leak can lead to significant $$$ if not corrected. Replace the weatherstrip seal, in my opinion.

Bob J

From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 'Jim Maiani' jmaiani@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
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Hi folks. I have (I believe) a stupid question, but I’d like your opinion. I have a survivor 1962 H, so most parts on it are 53 years old. At my last car show last year, it rained, and it rained, and it rained all day. When I got home, my trunk had an inch of water in it.

So my stupid question is: Do I replace the trunk weather-stripping in a survivor car? or just not drive it in the rain?

thanks

Jim Maiani
Houghton Lake, MI (snow is finally going away)
H

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Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 300F Brakes

I agree with Bob. I had the same problem with the G on a couple of occasions. The front of the shoe locks against the drum until you wear down that layer of rust.
Pete Fitch

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On Apr 6, 2015, at 2:37 PM, 'Ron Waters' ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

How old are your brake hoses ? Sounds like they are collapsing internally, causing fluid not to return to the master cylinder.

Ron

On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 11:06 AM, Terry Mctaggart terrymct999@xxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

First nice day here in Dayton OH, so I fired up the 300F to get it out of winter storage. Engine started up just fine, but the brakes didn't. When I apply the brakes normally, they totally lock up. Backing up, by only a few inches, releases them, but normal stops again result in lock up. Before I tear into the brakes, any suggestions about I might be looking for? Terry McTaggart