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The correct term from Chrysler was "Delta Wing" and not Batwing as so many state. Chrysler was the only one to have the four ribs on the wing and...
Thought I'd throw in a couple of items on our '55 NYer T&C wagon. This one has Hollywood history and is one of 1036 built. [MEDIA]
Looks like much of it was. I've not seen the link before and thank you for making me aware. The only thing that I don't see listed under the...
Correction: 1951 through 1953 331ci Chrysler Hemi engines were 180hp. In 1954 the 2 barrel version was rated at 195hp and the 4 barrel was...
I am sorry to hear this and now know it is correct. My first contact with Dick was when I did a series of TV Comercials with our cars on the...
I'd tried to make contact with Dick and somehow as told that he had passed away. Don't know how much truth there is to that. Yes, he was really...
Some years ago I was contacted by a friend in the Upper Crust that worked for Chrysler. They were looking for a C300 to purchase and wanted mine....
Welcome from SoCal. I've been into Volkswagens for 48 years. Our '63 sedan we've only owned for 30 of those years. They were the purest form of...
Welcome from SoCal......................................
Welcome aboard and you've got a cool ride. What part of SoCal did you leave? I'm in Orange County just minutes from D-land.
To make a correction here. Of the 1102 Letter Cars 31 were 3 speed sticks, about 21 or 22 Torqueflite and the rest were the 2 speed Powerflite....
Tan Flannel is good, but there is a dust factor. I've used those for years but in recent times I've found the NOAH to be as good for softness and...
I have sold Covercraft Car Covers for 40 years. FYI, they make California Car Covers. My company Royze Inc. can get you what you want and I...
From what you state below you have a very late 1953 or 1954 331. These were the beginnings of the short bell housing and the last of the cylinder...
I'm getting in late on this one but here is what I can offer. The car is definatlely a 1955 Imperial which would be 6 volt positive ground....
The PMS (French) trans was only used in the 1960 300F "Specials". Prior to that they were three speeds probably based from a Dodge truck.
The official name for the '55-'56 Chrysler 300 oil bath air cleaners is "DeltaWing". These units were the ONLY ones with 4 indented ribs running...
I'll try this again as it looks like the first reply didn't go. I don't work with a Jimmy. I'm in SoCal, where are you located?
Actually there was a special version of the 1956 Chrysler 300B, 354ci that produced 355HP, thus it was before the DeSoto and Corvette. This...
To me the '53 dash was the best of the era. Prior to this the verticle slats on the dash face were "unfriendly". '54 was not bad, but got a bit...
Hmmm. You sure they were only New Yorkers and not New Yorker Deluxes? Imperials were always top of the line, meaning 4bbl 235hp. Yours might make...
54 New Yorkers had 2BBL carbs IIRC. Only the deluxes (and Imperials) had the 4bbl 235hp. This may be the case but every '54 NYer and Imperial...
This site and you guys are a "wealth of knowledge". As stated in my original post I went to the top at Chrysler Historical and so far nothing...
I have a copy of the original Powerflite demo video. It is 54.3MB so it sure can't get emailed. I will check with my son in law about where I...
It is my understanding that about the last 1200 Imperials built in '53 came equipped with Powerflites. Because the Newport was a very late edition...
Well, I've addressed this to the "experts" and can't get an answer, so I'm sure someone out there can enlighten me. I'm the proud owner of a '53...
I'm guessing you are speaking of our '55 NYer T & C shown on this site. It is what we believe to be a 53K example with only cosmetic restoration....
Just read HEMI32's comments about "Our 300C". We feel very fortunate to own this car but what is far more important is the bond that we've made...
I'm convienced that Ex was deeply involved with Stude styling, but Lowey took the credit as many in his place did and do. Look at this photo of a...
The 1955 Imperial Newport and the 1957 Chrysler 300C at the start of this are my cars. I'm actually in the photo with the Imperial. These shots...
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