RE: [Chrysler300] Hemmings Classic Car

["Bob Jasinski" <rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, there were several discrepancies in the article.  As mentioned, the
article states that ram induction was introduced in '59, when it was '60 in
reality.  The dash lighting is called "pearlescent" instead of the correct
term "electroluminescent".  The author states "A cross ram 413 does not want
to be attached to a push button automatic",  when in fact this combination
was much better than the standard transmission offered, so I'm not sure
where he's going with that.  Speaking of which he goes on to repeat issues
with the 3 speed stick version by pulling in old statements from the 1961
"Motor Life" and Motor Trend" articles about stalling.  In the "cons"
sidebar, he lists "not for city driving", again this refers to a 3 sp car
not an auto.  While my 300G auto likes the open road a great deal, it has no
problem in city driving or parades.  In my opinion the author should have
stuck with the car he was writing about, which has an automatic, and not
diluted the article discussing the issues with the 3 speed car.  In
referring to the 300F's rear Flitesweep decklid, with the spare tire motif,
he compares the G's decklid, by saying, "in contrast the G has an enormous
unbroken expanse of sheet metal", when in reality the G decklid has very
nice set of vertical ribs stamped into it.  All in all, a nice article and
photographs, but a bit more research would have improved it.
 
Bob J
300G convert owner for 30 years and one month 
  

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From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Rich Barber
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 1:21 PM
To: 'Ray Jones'; 'Bob Jasinski'
Cc: 'Chrysler 300 Broadcast'
Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Hemmings Classic Car



As per usual, Hemmings had a minor glitch at the start of the story, saying
that 331 cube hemis won the Grand National Champeenships in 1955 and 1956.
The '56 champ was, of course, a 354 cube 355 HP 300B--the first American car
to have over 1 HP/cubic inch.. Hemmings also indicated these were Chrysler
factory cars and failed to mention they were competing as the Kiekhaefer
Mercury Outboard Marine teams. Further, Hemmings got their math screwed up
and rated the 375 HP 413 as 1.1 HP/cubic inch.

The discussion in the story about difficulties with stalling the stick '61's
sounded credible. Any current experience that offsets that evaluation? I
had a stick '61 Newport that was no fun to drive in city traffic. The
3-speed floor shift had a really long throw to second and the 361 two-barrel
was no cross-ram 413, but was a great road car!

C-300'ly and Happy Easter,
Rich Barber
Brentwood, CA
1955 Chrysler C-300

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On
Behalf Of Ray Jones
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 1:00 PM
To: Bob Jasinski
Cc: Chrysler 300 Broadcast
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Hemmings Classic Car

Haven't seen the issue yet, but it's great to see Bill is still 
involved with 300's. He's a very neat fellow, and I enjoyed spending 
time with him too many years ago.
Ray Jones in Mena

On Mar 23, 2008, at 2:45 PM, Bob Jasinski wrote:

What a nice surprise it was yesterday to bring in the mail. There, in 
all
its glory, was a beautiful cover story of a black 300G coupe owned by 
Bill
Korbel of NY. Beautiful car Bill, congratulations on your G being
spotlighted in a great magazine!

Bob J

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