Re: [Chrysler300] John Hertog’s 1961 Dubonette 3 Speed Manual Newport

Drag racing guys were screaming for 4 spd stick in 61 , like 409 and 421 Pontiac . Chrysler said T10 used by GM would not hold max wedge . True too , 421 Pontiac blew them all the time . So we had this same 3spd trans behind max wedge . Later 833 4 spd being developed . If you try to shift fast pins break off synchro ring and drop into gears= boom .

When I put together 392 stick in this period , I used Packard trans . Did the job, fast shifter . Cone syncros like T10 but twice as big .

Cool thing to remember .. saw a 413 max wedge with this 3 speed beat a 425 409 . Knob on stick was up to dash! Really long lever .. moved a small amount at top!

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On 29 May 2019, at 10:58 am, Rob Kern robkern@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hello 300’ly to all!
I distinctly remember John Hertog explaining his restoration of the Dubonnet Metallic ’61 Newport coupe as a means of showing what Chrysler advertising described as getting into a big Chrysler for ’61 for under $3000. A stripper with a manual transmission for like $2995! He said it was a chore to drive the notchy manual transmission. He brought it to the 2006 Spring Meet in Asheville for it’s reveal to the 300 Club if I am not mistaken. Rob Kern

On May 28, 2019, at 9:07 PM, 'Rich Barber' c300@xxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I purchased a used ’61 Newport 2DHT with the floor stick in about 1964. I think it even had rubber floor mats. It did have power steering. I thought I had bought a poor-boy’s 300. It was not fun to drive through the Omaha hills and in rush-hour traffic and it was no 300!. Soon traded it for a ’63 Newport 4DHT with wonderful TorqueFlite—still the 361, but trimmed out, adequate and a good commuter car-pool car. Coulda/shoulda had 300’s both times.

Rich Barber
Brentwood, CA

From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Tony Rinaldi awrdoc@xxxxxxxxx[Chrysler300]
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Subject: [Chrysler300] John Hertog’s 1961 Dubonette 3 Speed Manual Newport

Hi To All,

Came across an article on manual tranny Chrysler Corp. cars from 1961-1864.

http://www.curbsideclassic.com/automotive-histories/automotive-history-the-mysterious-appearance-of-floor-shifters-for-chryslers-three-speed-transmission/

I swear that the Dubonnet Metallic 1961 Newport was the one restored by John Hertog.

It was a bare bones model that Chrysler brought out to compete in the lower price bracket against lesser expensive GM & Ford’s of the world.

3 speed manual on the floor with no power assists.

Tony Rinaldi

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