'65 Polara 500 conv. Ky.

[1978 NYB]

That is sweet and can be saved.

 

[moparnutcase]

If you have the broadcast sheet your engine code would be "60" for a 383 2bl and "70" or "71" depending on horsepower rating for a 413. But usually code "99" means base engine with PCV system. Unless you can prove the car was built with the 413 it is more likely it had the 383 2bl. as per known info.

 

[bluefury361]

I love those cars too. I was in negotiations for this 65 880 convertible when I located Jazebelle. The owner was dragging his heels in communications and lost the sale.

It would have been a great stable mate to my 65 Coronet 500 convertible.
I'm really happy with the 300 but still think about this one.

 

[polara71]

Mmmm i can see why

 

[1978 NYB]

I love those cars too. I was in negotiations for this 65 880 convertible when I located Jazebelle. The owner was dragging his heels in communications and lost the sale.

It would have been a great stable mate to my 65 Coronet 500 convertible.
I'm really happy with the 300 but still think about this one.

Just beautiful Will!

 

[65 500]

I love those cars too. I was in negotiations for this 65 880 convertible when I located Jazebelle. The owner was dragging his heels in communications and lost the sale.

It would have been a great stable mate to my 65 Coronet 500 convertible.
I'm really happy with the 300 but still think about this one.

I saw that one, good color, but I'm not really looking for an 880, and if I remember correctly the ad states "all options" or something like that, and just from the pictures the car doesn't have p/w, and I don't think it had a/c either(not sure on that one though). Why is it that I see so many '65's with the right front bumper bottom corner yanked out, like the car was tied down and they twisted the bumper ?

 

[bluefury361]

I saw that one, good color, but I'm not really looking for an 880, and if I remember correctly the ad states "all options" or something like that, and just from the pictures the car doesn't have p/w, and I don't think it had a/c either(not sure on that one though). Why is it that I see so many '65's with the right front bumper bottom corner yanked out, like the car was tied down and they twisted the bumper ?

This car was pretty basic as far as options. No A/C,windows, seat, a/m radio etc. Just the normal stuff like power brakes and steering.
I think the bumper is just an illusion. Other pictures I have show it to be OK.
It was in the San Francisco area.

 

[65 500]

Last year I researched a '65 300-L Convertible that had the same fender tag code for the engine (indicated as standard engine). It appears that the engine in the car I looked at was the engine associated with the model / trim level. The car definitely had a 413 cu. in. engine, but there was no separate code indicating that.

Yeah the code thing that I have calls the 99 code the "standard engine" also, now does that mean any of the regular available engines, or does it mean the base engine ? The Cali. emissions had to available on the rest of the engines, I've never seen anything that says a certain engine wasn't available in Cali.
Now on the 300-L I can understand the 99 code, the 413 was the only engine you could get in that car, correct ?

 

[65 500]

This car was pretty basic as far as options. No A/C,windows, seat, a/m radio etc. Just the normal stuff like power brakes and steering.
I think the bumper is just an illusion. Other pictures I have show it to be OK.
It was in the San Francisco area.

May be, but it sure looks jacked out of shape to me though.

 

[moparnutcase]

Yeah the code thing that I have calls the 99 code the "standard engine" also, now does that mean any of the regular available engines, or does it mean the base engine ? The Cali. emissions had to available on the rest of the engines, I've never seen anything that says a certain engine wasn't available in Cali.
Now on the 300-L I can understand the 99 code, the 413 was the only engine you could get in that car, correct ?

See my post #22 above. Hope that may help.

 

[Ripinator]

Yeah the code thing that I have calls the 99 code the "standard engine" also, now does that mean any of the regular available engines, or does it mean the base engine ? The Cali. emissions had to available on the rest of the engines, I've never seen anything that says a certain engine wasn't available in Cali.
Now on the 300-L I can understand the 99 code, the 413 was the only engine you could get in that car, correct ?

Yes. I think so. . . However, at Carlisle two years ago I saw a 65 300-L coupe with what appeared to be a 413 max wedge engine. Owner said Govier told him the car was legit and very very rare. . .

 

[polara71]

Govier wouldnt know a C body if it fell on him

 

[rexus31]

Brings back memories.

 

[bluefury361]

at Carlisle two years ago I saw a 65 300-L coupe with what appeared to be a 413 max wedge engine. Owner said Govier told him the car was legit and very very rare. . .

I'd take that with a grain of salt.......

 

[65 500]

See my post #22 above. Hope that may help.

I have no idea if that car has the broadcast sheet or not, but judging by the condition of the car I wouldn't bank on it.
Oh well, I guess I'll just keep looking for a car. Thanks for all of the info.

 

[65 500]

I'd take that with a grain of salt.......

I think I'd take that with a truck load of salt !

 

[Ripinator]

I think I'd take that with a truck load of salt !

I am just the messenger. . .

 

[Ripinator]

Brings back memories.

Oh dear ! My my my !

 

[rexus31]

Oh dear ! My my my !

After: http://www.forcbodiesonly.com/mopar...212-1965-Chrysler-300-Convertible-Restoration

 

[Ripinator]

After: http://www.forcbodiesonly.com/mopar...212-1965-Chrysler-300-Convertible-Restoration

I'll say it again. . .Oh dear. . . My My My !

Rexus: I notice you used Dynamat or some other sound deadener covering for the floor, but what is that black cloth covering you put on over the Dynamat ? Is that regular practice when installing the Dynamat ?