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Kind of amazing that they would go thru all that trouble, but not
replace the wiring harness. Also, isn't that a 12V battery in there
?
Ron From: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rich Barber Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 9:56 PM To: 'Chrysler list server' Subject: {Chrysler 300} FW: 1955 Chrysler 300 convertibles? Nah, but... From: Rich Barber <c300@xxxxxxx>
I understand that there
is no record of any C-300 or 300-B convertibles being produced at the
factory. Newport and New Yorker convertibles were made both years and some
have been modified with 300 sheet metal, speedometer, leather seating, bumpers
and trim-even period correct engines with Delta Wing air cleaners. Most
owners/sellers fully disclose they are not authentic but some may be promoted as
factory issue to the ignorant. That’s why we have
these meetings. It is also possible to cut the top off of a factory 300 and
graft on the convertible parts—thus initiating much sturm und drang amongst the
cognoscenti. I have lots of pictures of an example that looks the part,
including the 150 MPH speedometer and Delta wing air cleaner. The VIN tag
of an authentic C-300 would begin with 3N55 and be spot-welded to the driver’s
door jamb. I’ve read that the Kiekhaefer race team would cut the top off
of a 300 coupe so it could run in a NASCAR convertible race. Their coupes
were reportedly built on convertible frames for strength. Buyer
beware. Rich
Barber Brentwood,
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