[Chrysler300] 300C questions and parts requests

["Carlton Schroeder" <schroe99@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

My C has been roadworthy for about 10 years but there are still some questions I have and some parts I would like.

The questions:

1) Is there a dual valve/cylinder brake master cylinder that can easily replace the original mc.  I'd feel a little more secure with a dual cylinder.

2) Is there a plate (4 bolts - about 4" x 7" that covers the lower front of the bell housing?

3) Were stiffening rods (about 1/2" diameter x 30" long) from the firewall to the fenders used in any of the 57 - 59 cars?

4) The match between the hood and fender curvature is not very good on my car and moving the fender and/or hood doesn't help.  Increasing the radius of the hood curve looks like it would help.  I think it could be done if the bottom edge of the hood (adjacent to the fender) could be pushed or pulled forward.  Is this a reasonable bodywork job?  How would it be done?

5) My windshield wiper switch doesn't correctly return the wipers to the park position when switched off - the wipers just stop where they are at.  Does the switch need some attention - I remember a similar question from another member some time ago?  

6) I thought I had bought a working radio but never got it to work and just installed it anyway.  Is there a certain spec for the speaker or anything else to check if I pull it out for a bench test?  The inside parts did light up as I recall. 

7) My turn signals worked for some time and were in order when I had the wheel off.  Some years later I thought I heard something snap when the turn signals stopped working.  Is there anything in particular to look for when I pull the wheel again?

8) Is there a wedge spacer or some other adjustment to lift the back end of the front bumper? Mine is not parallel with the brake air scoop extension. 

The parts:

1) Throttle linkage (gas pedal to back carb) I have firewall bracket but had to fabricate the rest.  Also need the transmission kickdown linkage (firewall bracket to trans).  I just manually downshift now.

2) Transmission pan and filler tube.  Mine has a slight kink where the tube attaches to the pan and a small leak.

3) Engine oil dipstick - end of mine is broken and printing is unreadable. 

Thanks for any help you can offer or parts that you may have.  I will be at the Spring meet next Friday and would welcome any personal advice at that time.   

Carlton Schroeder

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