[FWDLK] The Danbury 300C

[Bruce Smith <bsmith@WEBZONE.NET>]

Hi Foward Lookers,

Since the subject of Danbury Mint has appeared today, I would be
interested in knowing if anyone else on the list who ordered the 300C
convertible was a bit disappointed by one important area of the model:
the height and slope of the windshield. To my eye, the windshield is too
high and too upright. This is something that does not come across in the
advertising because the model is photographed from a high angle. And I
don't believe my particular example is an exception. I've seen several
of the Danbury 300s on Ebay and the images all indicate the same
problem.

I find this especially disappointing considering the excellence of the
rest of the model. When they got so many little things right, how could
they mess up something major?

Images I've seen of the Franklin 300C convertible indicate the
windshield height and angle are correct. I hope to soon have the
Franklin so both can be compared, side by side.

This discussion could be helpful to those FLMLers who are considering
purchase of one of these models. They aren't cheap, so further feedback
from Forward Look enthusiasts might be appreciated.

Both companies send entirely too much advertising for non-auto items,
though the mailings from Franklin stopped after a few months. Danbury
continues without let up. Guess that's because I've ordered more from
them than Franklin.

Bruce in Tulsa
1960 DeSoto Fireflite
1967 Imperial