Re: [FWDLK] 1961 300G windshield external top trim

["Bill Watson" <wwatson@xxxxxxxxx>]

Chrysler Corporation vehicles, whether using 118", 122" or 126" wheelbase
in the 1957-1962 era, all used the same cowl and front floor
pan structure.  The 122" vehicles had the rear axle pushed 4" back,
and had longer rear doors and different rear quarter panels.
The stretch to 126" was done by lengthening the hood 4".

The 122" floor pan was the basis for all Chryco/Mopar wagons.
(Fireflite, New Yorker and 1957 Windsor wagons used the same
body but with the 4" longer hood for 126" wheelbase)

Windshields were thus common for all 3 wheelbases, although
the convertible usually used a different windshield from the
other body styles.  There were differences from year to year,
though, for both windshields and trim mouldings.

Some part numbers for windshield mouldings :
                                    1960            1961            1962
Finish side        R - 2196 270    2240 769    2165 456
                            L - 2196 271    2240 770    2165 457
Upper                       2196 873     2240 768    2217 040
Lower Centre          2084 997     2084 997    1909 595
Lower End          R - 2196 272    2196 272    1954 702
                              L - 2196 273     2196 273    1954 703

Windshield                1869 627      2165 418    2165 418
  "  solex                       1954 216     2165 419    2165 419

These parts will fit all 118", 122" and 126" wheelbase
models of those years, with the exception of the convertible
in some instances.


----- Original Message -----
From: Rich Lee <exner60@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, July 03, 1999 7:27 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 1961 300G windshield external top trim


> The 1960 Windsor has a 122" wheelbase.  Saratoga, New Yorker and 300-F
have
> a 126" wheelbase.
>
> For 1961, Newport and Windsor have a 122" wheelbase.  New Yorker and 300-G
> have a 126" wheelbase.  Until 1959, the 300 was considered part of the New
> Yorker series--many parts are interchangeable.  The 122" wheelbase is the
> same wheelbase used on the larger Plymouths and Dodges and all De Sotos.
> Imperial division was still body on frame with a 129" wheelbase.
>
> Rich Lee
> '60 Imperial Crown 2-dr Southampton
> '98 Dodge Ram Quad Cab Sport
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
> [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Philip Patterson
> Sent:   Thursday, July 01, 1999 9:34 AM
> To:     L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject:        Re: [FWDLK] 1961 300G windshield external top trim
>
> Phil Patterson writes: I am working from memory here, but the problem may
be
> that you need a piece of trim from a New Yorker, definetly not Windsor,
and
> possibly not Saratoga either. The fact that the trim is too thin is also
> another
> clue that you will have to find a part off of a higher line Chrysler.  Any
> 1960
> experts here who can clarify this?
>
> Richard Finch wrote:
>
> > Hello.
> >
> > A company asked me to get a windshield external top trim for the 300G 2
dr
> > htp they are restoring.  They are keeping the car - it is not being
> restored
> > to sell.  I got such an item, on a junk-yard trip to the USA, from the
> > windshield of a 1960 Chrysler, either a Windsor or a Saratoga 2 dr htp.
> >
> > The company says that the trim I sent them is not deep enough and has a
> 1/4"
> > gap at top and bottom (or front and rear).  Side to side (lengthwise) is
> OK.
> > I have not seen it on their car.
> >
> > Was there a difference in windshield mouldings between 1960 and 1961 or
> > between 300G and lesser cars?
> >
> > Does what they say add up?  I have invoiced them but will take the part
> back
> > if it is wrong.
> >
> > Thank-you.
> >
> > Richard.
>