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Looking at the rot at the bottom of the rear quarters where they meet the rockers below the doors, I think I'd want to put the top down, open both doors, and then see if either of them would shut again. A unibody convertible with rust in that area might not be a trivial or inexpensive repair.

Indeed. When I restored my previous 55 C300, it was because it was the first year for the 'Letter Car' 300, and it was a year of birth car for me as well, and it was back in 1992. Even then, the first 300 was already a 37 year old car that was a bit past its prime (which made it cheap to...

I restored a 55 C300 as a year of birth car, and learned the following- 55 is 6V positive ground electrics, kingpin and coil spring front suspension, 2 speed Powerflite transmission, and a one year only master cylinder/booster for brakes. By 1957, Chrysler had 12V neg ground electrics, ball...

I would bet the disc brake conversion is by the AAJ brake conversion company. For Chryslers with 15" wheels, they usually specify GM calipers from a Monte Carlo of the late 70's, and a rotor from a 79 Cordoba. For cars with 14" wheels, the rotors have to come from an A body like a Dart in...

Pretty sure a 62 NYer wagon would have a 413 with a 4 bbl carb (I had two of them).

In my case, on the Hurst, it's not the stock 350 hp 440, but the 375 HP TNT version, like the Super Commando in Plymouth and Magnum motor in Dodge. It has much different exhaust manifolds (factory headers, if you will) that sweep up above the spark plugs and are very close to the valve covers...

Funny, my car also melted #7, resulting in misfire. Amazing, but consistent. I can't remember the brand of paint off hand, but it was a high heat exhaust manifold paint (grey color), not just an engine enamel. It was a can that you use a brush to apply, not a spray can. I put that on first...

Yes, that is indeed what they do, even from the factory on day one. I have a 70 Hurst with the HP manifolds on the 440 TNT motor. Not only will the valve cover paint turn a burnt orange over time, if you use cork valve cover gaskets they'll dry out and start to leak, too. Tons of heat...

I prefer originality, and have always replaced the RV-2 compressor on my 70 Hurst as needed, but in recent years I've found that since there are no actual 'new' compressors anymore, the rebuilt units from places like Rock Auto just don't seem to cut it anymore and I only get a few short years...

The biggest difference between 61 and 62 Chryslers is that in 61 the cast iron Torqueflite trans was in use, while in 62 a change was made to use the new aluminum case Torqueflite. 61 engines have a different crankshaft than 62 engines because of the different way they connect up to the two...

Might be better off with a 2005 Crossfire- this century's version of the TC idea. ;-)

Yes, those are the ones. Really good luck with them so far.

Funny you should mention this, as I've just recently been having the opposite issue on cars that I've owned for over 20 years. 61 Chrysler 300G with 413 and 70 Hurst with 440. The 61 has always taken 5 quarts, 6 with filter, while the 70 has always taken 4 quarts, 5 with filter (verified by...

Given that this is the C-body Forum, my choice was the triple black 70 with TNT. It is a C-body, and the TNT was available, (U code 440 for 375HP), and the Hurst actually has an Imperial leather interior. My Hurst has the console and buckets, plus tilt-telescopic-rim-blow steering wheel. If we...

1970 triple black 2 door with TNT 440. A/C and power everything, of course. Since I could never find one, I went with a Hurst 300.

Since I'm not a metal fabricator (nor do I want to become one), I'm thankful I can even get something 'close' to then work with so I can keep my car operational. As I said in another post, the alternative is to drive something like a 57 Chevy, a Mustang, or Corvette if you want a huge inventory...

Life will be much easier if you choose to drive a Ford Model A, Mustang, or a Chevy Camaro, Corvette, or a GTO from Pontiac. I'm amazed that there are any parts available for such a niche market as 50+ year old C-body Mopars that they made relatively few of in the first place. I'm very...

Been vending there for years in the P row (P28), but I moved from New England down south over a year ago, so I don't drive or bring parts to sell as I now fly to CT to visit my sister for a few days and have a buddy who lives in NH pick me up on the way. Was surprised last year to get to see...

I've been very disappointed in the compressors I've gotten from Rock Auto. Not sure there are any 'new' RV2 compressors anywhere anymore. Next time mine fails I'm going to a Sanden.