Re: [Chrysler300] Dry air filters-1955 C300

["Johnl" <john@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Rich, Jim and all,

I would ask the question as to why you would want to replace the Deltawing filter?  The only improvement with the dry type would be if you were going to "race the car".  I do not think that the filtering is any better with a dry type, but I'll admit it is easier to service.  The race cars of Carl Kiekhaefer and I'm sure others used dry filters, but you must remember that those cars were far from what we own as production cars.

Over the many years of owner ship of the C300 and 300B I've found this item to be a real crowd pleaser because it is so uniquely different.  The hood goes up and a group of admirers always appear.  When asked about the Deltawing I always explain just how rare it really is.  I'm sure you are aware that other similar units were used by De Soto, GM and Packard in the same era.  Keep in mind that our units are truly unique to the two years of Letter Cars only and are different than the others I've listed.  Also look at the price a "correct" Deltawing unit will sell for if you can locate one.

Just my thoughts on this subject,

John Lazenby
Southern California, just minutes from Disneyland
1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Town & Country
1955 Imperial Newport
1955 Chrysler C300
1956 Chrysler 300B
1957 Chrysler 300C Coupe
1960 Chrysler 300F Coupe
1963  Volkswagen Beetle

PS:  Jim, I drove our '63 Beetle to work this AM with the window down and it is going to be in the 70's today.  

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Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 6:21 AM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Dry air filters-1955 C300


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>    Rich,
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>    Great idea, if you get a good answer, please share it with all of us.
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>    Jim Faber  Cloudy and rainy South Carolina
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> > From: Rich Barber <barber@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: 2005/02/03 Thu AM 01:49:38 EST
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> > Subject: [Chrysler300] Dry air filters-1955 C300
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> > The great information flow on air filters for later 300's prompts me to 
> > ask if there a workable and effective conversion from the oil-bath air 
> > cleaners to dry type on my 1955 C-300?  I would not want to butcher my 
> > delta wing system components, but if there is a slick and easy retrofit, 
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> > Thanks in advance.
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> > Rich Barber
> > Brentwood, CA where the rains have stopped and spring has 
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