Chris,
If the engine is original, and it is a 300-K, it will be a 413-cid
V8. The 300 (non-letter) had a 383-cid V8 as standard with the
413 optional. The engine number for the 383 started with "V 38"
while the 413 was "V 41".
But the easiest way to determine whether or not it is a 300-K, is the
VIN. The 300 (non-letter) VIN will start with "8243" while the 300-K will
start with "8443" . The "8" is for Chrysler while the "2" is medium
price range (300) and "4" is premium price range (300-K). The third
digit, "4", is for the model year, 1964, while the last digit, "3", is the
assembly plant, Jefferson Avenue, Detroit. The only other plant building
Chryslers in 1964 was "9", Windsor, Ontario, in which case it cannot
be a 300-K as they were never built in Canada.
Also, you can check the body tag under the hood. The second line
from the bottom will look like :
SO NUMBER BDY TRM PNT
The first four digits under the "SO" will be the scheduled build date
(MMDD), while the digits under "BDY" will tell you the make, series and body
style. The digits, if it is a convertible, will be one of
-
825 = Chrysler 300 2-door convertible
845 = Chrysler 300-K 2-door convertible
For the 2-door hardtop -
822 = Chrysler 300 2-door hardtop
842 = Chrysler 300-K 2-door hardtop
If the buckets are original, the 3 digits under the TRM will start
with "P".
Hope this helps.
Bill
Vancouver, BC
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 11:20
AM
Subject: [FWDLK] 300 question
I know this is a little "new" for the list, but
What separates the 1964 300K from a 300? I found one for sale and it has
buckets and a console. The guy doesn't know anything about the car. He didn't
know which it was. He thought it had a 440, but he said it was the original
engine, so it must be a 413, or 383. I haven't seen the car yet, but he wants
$1000 for it. It has been sitting for 10 years, and he said it will turn over,
but he hasn't started it yet. What numbers do I need to look for to check for
authenticity?
Thanks,
Chris
56 NY
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