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

["Brian Utzman" <utzman@xxxxxxx>]

>From checking my 1960 & 1961 MoPar parts catalogs, I found the following
info:

All 1960 Chrysler models, except convertibles, use upper windshield outside
finish moulding #2196 873.

All 1961 Chrysler models, except convertibles, use upper windshield outside
finish moulding #2240 768.

I suspect the difference may be due to the fact that 1960 Chryslers used a
compound curved windshield, which wrapped at the top as well as the sides.
In 1961, Chrysler eliminated the curve at the top of the windshield on all
models except convertibles.

Brian Utzman
300-G


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-l-forwardlook@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-l-forwardlook@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Richard Finch
> Sent: Thursday, July 01, 1999 1:39 AM
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [FWDLK] 1961 300G windshield external top trim
>
>
> 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.
>