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There are 3 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: The forgotten K
From: TNHARKINS@xxxxxxx
2. Re: Edelbrock-heads and LongRams
From: Herman <herman440@xxxxxxxxx>
3. Re: Squeaky Springs!
From: "Laurence G. Johnson" <laurence_g_johnson@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 09:38:14 EDT
From: TNHARKINS@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: The forgotten K
Timothy & Fellow 300 Club Members;
I too have been reading about "forgotten" Letter cars and if you will
indulge
me for a moment, I would like to add my 2 cents worth.
My wife, Mary Ann and I are proud owners of our 300 F Coupe, "FiFi." Now,
before I continue, let me say that FiFi is a survivor. Her former owner
parked her in his garage from 1967 to 1997. During those 30 years, she sat
and patiently waited for her freedom from being just a "storage bin" for
many
unimportant things we all stick in the garage or attic. When she was
finally
released from her "sentence" it was discovered that her engine had frozen
and
the exhaust and brake systems were totally useless. It took 10 months to
get
her roadworthy once again. At this point, her former owner was now 80
years
old and just could not take care of her. So, I was fortunate enough to
persuade him to sell her to Mary Ann and I.
She looked dreary and a little sad, but, she was at the same time,
beautiful
to us. We took her home and started to clean her up. Her paint was
hopelessly
oxidized and had numerous scratches and nicks from being used for so long
as
a storage bin. Her interior was tired and fading but the dash was in
surprisingly good shape. We had all kinds of plans for FiFi and began to
investigate what we needed to put her into "shape." She had a small dent
in
the left rear quarter and back bumper and needed new springs. Even with
the
need for these things, we took her to some shows, local as well as to
Carlisle. At first we felt a bit intimidated because of the many
beautifully
"restored" Letter cars shown by other Club members. However, it became
apparent to us that we truly had something special....we had an original
survivor and the people loved her. We always had someone who wanted to
know
the entire history of our FiFi and they would always ask, no, beg us to
keep
her the way she was. To paraphrase them, there are plenty of beautifully
restored cars out there but so few survivors. Well, we have changed our
minds
about FiFi, we keep her mechanicals in tip top shape but, cosmetically she
will continue on as she is for as long as we can. Both of us are very
proud
of her and never tire of hearing spectators as well as other Club members
urging us to keep FiFi in her present state. If you will be at Newport
next
spring, stop by and we will gladly show you our FiFi.
With Pride,
Mary Ann & Tom Harkins
300s4ever
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:03:53 +0200
From: Herman <herman440@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Edelbrock-heads and LongRams
Sounds like an interesting combination Jeff.
I have have both the intakes, and the Edebrock-heads lying here.
I think the intakes will like the E-Heads because of the bigger valves
in those heads.
But for full-benefit of flow and exhaust-pulsewaves, you should install
headers of course.
Maybe also raising the compresssionratio because the aluminum dissipates
the heat faster, so your engine is less likely to ping
with a higher cr. The E-heads have a 82-84 cc headchamber by the way.
And as for looks, Wow... I think you'll blow'em away when you open the
hood and show all that aluminum !! :o)
Anyone else with thoughts about this combo?
Best regards,
Herman Meiners
http://drive.to/chrysler
mr-320@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> thinking of repowering my ram k with an edelbrock headed 450 cuber;;
> has
> anyone run rams on edelbrock heads yet and how did it work out??
>
> JEFF
> tucson az.
>
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 23:47:09 -0400
From: "Laurence G. Johnson" <laurence_g_johnson@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Squeaky Springs!
Jennifer,
Most squeeking leaf springs are caused by the leaves sliding
forward/backward on each other as the car goes up/down and the spring
de-arches/re-arches. Look to see if there are pads at the front and rear
tips of each leaf. These pads seperate the leaves preventing metal to
metal
contact. Original springs had jute pads they usually fell out) and newer
springs have plastic pads. If there are no pads at all, send the springs
back, they dont conform to original standards. If they have pads and still
squeek, the crutch is to crawl under the car every few months with a
squirt
can of 90wgt gear lube and squirt the lube between the leaves. This quiets
the squeeks until the lube wears off. Good luck!! Larry Johnson
>From: "Jennifer Allyn" <gearhead.girl@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: "Chrysler 300 Club Int'l Listserver" <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: [Chrysler300] Squeaky Springs!
>Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 16:40:25 -0700
>
>Has anyone had this problem???...
>
>On my '62 NY wagon I ordered new leaf springs through the club and had
them
>installed locally. The front spring bushing seems to have an insane
>squeak!
>I can push up & down on the rear door & the think will make all sorts of
>noise. I know that the bushings are not meant to be serviced, so how do
I
>shut them up?
>
>I plan to order more for the '62 300 & want to know that I can cure one
'62
>before fixin' the other one.
>
>Thanks!
>Matt Allyn
>
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