SV: [Chrysler300] On the level in 1955

["Narve Nordanger" <narve.n@xxxxxxx>]

Folks,
according to the "AMA Consolidated Specification Questionnaire" for the 1955
Chrysler models (an impressive collection of measurements for the 1955
Chrysler which George Riehl supplied me a copy of back in 1988), the
following would apply when the C-300 was brand new:
Overall height (loaded with 5 passengers of 300lbs in the front seat, 450lbs
in the rear, all fluids topped up): 60.1" - comparison NewYorker: 60.9",
overall height unloaded: 61.4"- NY: 62.9" (soft springs on those NYs)
Ground to bottom of rear bumper guard (still loaded): 10.2", Ground to
bottom of front bumper guard (loaded): 12.5"
Minimum road clearance at back axle all models of '55: 8.4" (using that
measurement should eliminate any deviations due to tire height)
And finally of particular interest when entering steep driveways: Angle of
approach 18 degrees (front bumper will hit when entering steeper inclination
increase), angle of departure 11 degrees (corresponding at rear).

So: invite a quintet of mid-size buddies, grab a yardstick and do your
measurements!

Narve Nordanger
C-300 in Norway
(20 Fahrenheit and 4" of snow)

-----Opprinnelig melding-----
Fra: Rich Barber [mailto:barber@xxxxxxxxx]
Sendt: 25. desember 2004 18:20
Til: jpeabo@xxxxxxxxxxx; Chrysler 300 list service
Emne: [Chrysler300] On the level



John:

I have a C-300 that I bought in July.  It has some add-on coil helper
springs mounted to the shocks so I may also be in need for new, rearched
or replacement springs and/or shocks.  I have read that the C-300 rear
springs were stiffer than New Yorkers, seven-leaf instead of six and 160
lbs/inch vs 100 lbs/inch.  Front coils were 800 lbs/inch vs 480
lbs/inch.  Empty, with 1/2 tank of gas and some misc. tools in trunk, my
car's ride height is 27" front and 24" rear, measured from level
concrete floor to inside top of wheel wells. Tires are  full-tread
H78-15's and probably contribute to elevation.  My chrome tips do not
drag at these height. I have heard reference to ride height, but have
not seen this specification for our C-300's and don't know where it is
measured.  Overall height to peak of roof is 61" and I have seen a spec.
for this as 60.1", so it appears the helper springs and bigger tires are
doing their thing.  I have presumed the C-300 shocks were different than
those on other Chryslers and Imperials, but don't recall any discussion
of that.

If you have received any other information that would help me evaluate
my (car's) attitude, please share.  It's Christmas and 35 degrees and
foggy in our Brentwood, CA-the one 30 miles west of Stockton.  Input
from others also welcomed and thanks to all that have helped me with my
brute this past year.

Merry Christmas to all.

Rich Barber
Brentwood, CA 94513
1955-CCC

jpeabo@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

>    I'm scraping my tail pipes every time I use my steep driveway. Between
that and all the hills here in Pittsburgh, I'm thinking of using air shocks
to raise the rear of my C-300. I've come up with a shock that will bolt up.
I don't know where to find the original shocks specs. The air shocks extend
to 20&3/8. compress to 12&1/2 and have a travel of  7&5/8 inch.   Maybe
someone in the club knows the extension and compression  parameters of a
C-300. I'm not looking to change the original look of the car. I just want
to drive and not worry about scraping pipes or worse, ruining my rear
bumper. Also would be useful  if I ever needed towed. Any information
including original rear height of car would be appreciated.   Thanks, and
have a safe and enjoyable holidays,  John Peabody #3711
>
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