Re: {Chrysler 300} 71 mile G reference page

On Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 2:15:45 PM UTC-5 Bob Merritt wrote:

The page is in process.

I have 17 from Noel and will add

any that anyone else wants to send me.

Bob

On 10/3/2024 1:06 PM, 'Bob Jasinski' via Chrysler 300 Club International wrote:

John,

There was write up in one of the club magazines, back in the ‘80s I believe, of this 71 mile G. I suggest an effort be made to gather photos of this G taken from the recent meet, and post them in the reference car section of the Club site.

Bob J

From: chrysler-300-cl...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <chrysler-300-cl...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of John Nowosacki
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:25 AM
To: Carl Bilter <cbi...@xxxxxxxxx>
Cc: Noel Hastalis <cpav...@xxxxxxxxxxx>; Chrysler 300 Club International, Inc. <chrysler-300-cl...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} A couple F / G tidbits -

I can't remember the details, but I do remember some sort of story on this 71 mile G from ages ago. Is there a link to it, or better yet, a more modern version of the story with more detailed pictures of engine bay, trunk, interior for those who might be interested in making a few 'adjustments' to our cars?

On Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 9:46 AM Carl Bilter <cbi...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Noel's post reminded me that I also noted another detail on the 71 mile G at Omaha. Last spring, I inquired among the G experts on the proper white color for the grille letters.

Conclusion was that we are not sure; most folks just paint them some sort of generic white.

The 71 mile G revealed that the grille letters are not generic bright white, but an off white that looks to match the exterior Alaskan White color.

Andy M. our chief judge, was next to me looking at the G and agreed with my finding.

See photo below.

Carl B.

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From "'Noel Hastalis' via Chrysler 300 Club International" <chrysler-300-cl...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

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Date 10/2/2024 10:37:13 PM

Subject {Chrysler 300} A couple F / G tidbits -

At our recent Omaha Meet's Friday evening Car Show, I noticed a couple details that I didn't recall seeing/noticing previously - on a Dave Schwandt's F and on Steve Frisell's G - so I reached out to Don Verity, our Club's F/G Consultant.

Here's my email to Don, followed by his response:

Hi Don,

Following a couple observations and discussions from our Omaha Meet Car Show, I have the following questions for you.

Looking at Dave Schwandt's special order Polar Blue 300-F, I noticed the left front hood latch bolt painted body color, that's part of what secures the latch to the top of the grille support. I asked Dave S. about this, and he said the factory painted the bodies, including this bolt that held the support in place. When it came time to attach this lower hood latch, that bolt was removed, the latch was added and then it was fully bolted down, with the other bolts unpainted and taken from the assembler's stock of bolts. I don't recall ever seeing this.

This would be a 1960 issue only, since the hood latches were painted body color on the '61s.

See my photo attached.

Looking at Steve Frisell's 71.3 mile all original survivor 300-G coupe, I saw what looked to be 'dum-dum' sealing the outer edges of the boomerang backup light bezel to the tailfin end. Was this something that was installed by the factory as it assembled the rear light trim on these '61s - and possibly also on the '60s boomerang taillight bezels?

See my photo attached.

Thanks for your input!

Noel

From: Donald Verity <chrys...@xxxxxxx>
Date: September 23, 2024 at 5:08:22 PM CDT
To: Noel Hastalis <cpav...@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Two 300-F questions -

Hi Noel,

Omaha looks like it was a great meet. I wish I could have gone.

The body colored bolt is correct. A friend has an original F with the same bolt.

Chrysler used body sealer in a lot of places to keep water out of places it didn't belong. If it is on that original car, I would think it would be correct. Most cars by this time have had the lights out at some point and the sealer may have not been replaced.

Don

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