Re: [FWDLK] 300 question

[Bill Watson <wwatson@xxxxxxxxx>]

Chris,

 

If the engine is original, and it is a 300-K,  it will be a 413-cid V8.    The 300 (non-letter) had a 383-cid V8 as standard with the 413 optional.   The engine number for the 383 started with "V 38" while the 413 was "V 41".

 

But the easiest way to determine whether or not it is a 300-K, is the VIN.  The 300 (non-letter) VIN will start with "8243" while the 300-K will start with "8443" .  The "8" is for Chrysler while the "2" is medium price range (300) and "4" is premium price range (300-K).  The third digit, "4", is for the model year, 1964, while the last digit, "3", is the assembly plant, Jefferson Avenue, Detroit.  The only other plant building Chryslers in 1964 was "9", Windsor, Ontario, in which case it cannot be a 300-K as they were never built in Canada.

 

Also, you can check the body tag under the hood.  The second line from the bottom will look like :

 

SO NUMBER   BDY   TRM   PNT

 

The first four digits under the "SO" will be the scheduled build date (MMDD), while the digits under "BDY" will tell you the make, series and body style.    The digits, if it is a convertible, will be one of -

825 =  Chrysler 300 2-door convertible

845 =  Chrysler 300-K 2-door convertible

 

For the 2-door hardtop -

822 =  Chrysler 300 2-door hardtop

842 =  Chrysler 300-K 2-door hardtop

 

If the buckets are original, the 3 digits under the TRM will start with "P".

 

Hope this helps.

 

Bill

Vancouver, BC

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Chris Brown

To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 11:20 AM

Subject: [FWDLK] 300 question

I know this is a little "new" for the list, but What separates the 1964 300K from a 300? I found one for sale and it has buckets and a console. The guy doesn't know anything about the car. He didn't know which it was. He thought it had a 440, but he said it was the original engine, so it must be a 413, or 383. I haven't seen the car yet, but he wants $1000 for it. It has been sitting for 10 years, and he said it will turn over, but he hasn't started it yet. What numbers do I need to look for to check for authenticity?

 

Thanks,

Chris

56 NY