I have seen both black and body color, but most “unrestored” I have seen are black. The only factory engine compartment photo, in very low resolution b/w, they appear to be painted black (on a white body). However, in both the 1963 Motor Trend and Car & Driver road test J’s, they are clearly painted body color (both bodies white or alabaster). So, the answer may be, either – depending on how the particular car left the factory. Or, perhaps a running change during the model year but I have no specific evidence to support that conjecture.
Carl Bilter
J consultant
From: leslie miklas ldmiklas@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2018 11:33 PM
To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Chrysler300] 300J Removable fender panels
Quick question re the removable fender panels on 300 J.
Should they be painted black ? I don't recall ever seeing them painted body color, but have seen some painted black.
Thank you !
Jeff Miklas
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