Re: [FWDLK] 1961 300G windshield external top trim

["Rich Lee" <exner60@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The 1960 Windsor has a 122" wheelbase.  Saratoga, New Yorker and 300-F have
a 126" wheelbase.

For 1961, Newport and Windsor have a 122" wheelbase.  New Yorker and 300-G
have a 126" wheelbase.  Until 1959, the 300 was considered part of the New
Yorker series--many parts are interchangeable.  The 122" wheelbase is the
same wheelbase used on the larger Plymouths and Dodges and all De Sotos.
Imperial division was still body on frame with a 129" wheelbase.

Rich Lee
'60 Imperial Crown 2-dr Southampton
'98 Dodge Ram Quad Cab Sport

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Philip Patterson
Sent:   Thursday, July 01, 1999 9:34 AM
To:     L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject:        Re: [FWDLK] 1961 300G windshield external top trim

Phil Patterson writes: I am working from memory here, but the problem may be
that you need a piece of trim from a New Yorker, definetly not Windsor, and
possibly not Saratoga either. The fact that the trim is too thin is also
another
clue that you will have to find a part off of a higher line Chrysler.  Any
1960
experts here who can clarify this?

Richard Finch wrote:

> Hello.
>
> A company asked me to get a windshield external top trim for the 300G 2 dr
> htp they are restoring.  They are keeping the car - it is not being
restored
> to sell.  I got such an item, on a junk-yard trip to the USA, from the
> windshield of a 1960 Chrysler, either a Windsor or a Saratoga 2 dr htp.
>
> The company says that the trim I sent them is not deep enough and has a
1/4"
> gap at top and bottom (or front and rear).  Side to side (lengthwise) is
OK.
> I have not seen it on their car.
>
> Was there a difference in windshield mouldings between 1960 and 1961 or
> between 300G and lesser cars?
>
> Does what they say add up?  I have invoiced them but will take the part
back
> if it is wrong.
>
> Thank-you.
>
> Richard.