Here is a link to an AC company that can supply a modern system. As for the transmission, get the shift selector seals replaced along with dipstick tube o-ring and pan gasket.
66 Chrysler 300 440 TNT first restauration
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I guess I will have to take a wheel of to be sure of what I have ...
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will do and post back
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Here is what I have I think you are right brake disk in the front and drum in the back is that standard for the car ?
I couldn't agree more.
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can you post up your fender tag
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What is so strange about learning, yesterday I didn’t no what brakes I had and know I know , I had the car for 12 hour give me time to get to know her
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Nice car! I might kinda wish it was a different color if it was mine but I wouldn’t change a thing cosmetically on this one.
Those Budd disc brakes work crazy good so hopefully they’re in good working order and all you need to do is get the proper master.
Just search for a stock replacement for any ‘67/8 disc brake equipped Chrysler/C-body or Imperial. Those use the same brakes with factory dual resevoir.
Those Budd disc brakes work crazy good so hopefully they’re in good working order and all you need to do is get the proper master.
Just search for a stock replacement for any ‘67/8 disc brake equipped Chrysler/C-body or Imperial. Those use the same brakes with factory dual resevoir.
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Thank you very much @detmatt great infos
What a beautiful and nicely equipped car!
Your car has front discs and rear drums. Rare, and really good!
I can help with direction for your disc brake system. The new master cylinder you bought is not correct - you need a dual reservoir DISC brake master cylinder. If you've not installed it, you should be able to do an exchange. All the rest of the brake components can be rebuilt or replaced if required, but have them checked out first by a competant mechanic. You have an excellent braking system.
Your AC compressor is an aftermarket YORK compressor, often seen in Fords. If it was working well up to now, it can be rebuilt, or replaced. No need to go to the added expense of putting in another different unit, as that would require new brackets etc.
I am of the mindset of "rebuild or replace what's there rather than remove and replace with different" for most of the stuff on your car, except you really should upgrade the master cylinder as you're already doing, just with the proper one!
I see you're in Canada - as am I.
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Your car has front discs and rear drums. Rare, and really good!
I can help with direction for your disc brake system. The new master cylinder you bought is not correct - you need a dual reservoir DISC brake master cylinder. If you've not installed it, you should be able to do an exchange. All the rest of the brake components can be rebuilt or replaced if required, but have them checked out first by a competant mechanic. You have an excellent braking system.
Your AC compressor is an aftermarket YORK compressor, often seen in Fords. If it was working well up to now, it can be rebuilt, or replaced. No need to go to the added expense of putting in another different unit, as that would require new brackets etc.
I am of the mindset of "rebuild or replace what's there rather than remove and replace with different" for most of the stuff on your car, except you really should upgrade the master cylinder as you're already doing, just with the proper one!
I see you're in Canada - as am I.
Message me and I can help.
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Ripinator
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I can't believe I missed the fact you have disc brakes. . . When I looked at your under-hood photo, I noticed the disc brake dual diaphragm booster, but ignored it since you started the discussion saying you wanted to convert to disc brakes. Sorry for the confusion on my part.
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Thanks @Ross Wooldridge for the info I am in the process of returning the master cylinder know that I know that it need the one for brake disks but is the there one for mix ? Like 2 fluid compartments of different size or I just get one for disk whit 2 compartment of the same size even though I have disk in front (for sure) and drums in back ( it seems) ?
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It’s ok I am just going to return the master and get the right one it’s part of my learning experience lol
You're doing well.
Yes, the correct master cylinder will be for a front disc/rear drum system.
There will be other safety related things you may wish to do that we can help you with.
The first one is an electrical safety upgrade, and it is to bypass how the electrical gets from the battery to your ampere gauge on the dash and back out to the dash. The conndctors arrangement is a poor design that does not age well, and poses a fire risk.
You can also improve your headlight system both for its electrical safety and the performance of the system with relays and as part of the bypass noted above.
You need to have a mechanic check the rubber steering column coupler - it can degrade and need replacing, or it can fail. Parts are available.
We can help.
Yes, the correct master cylinder will be for a front disc/rear drum system.
There will be other safety related things you may wish to do that we can help you with.
The first one is an electrical safety upgrade, and it is to bypass how the electrical gets from the battery to your ampere gauge on the dash and back out to the dash. The conndctors arrangement is a poor design that does not age well, and poses a fire risk.
You can also improve your headlight system both for its electrical safety and the performance of the system with relays and as part of the bypass noted above.
You need to have a mechanic check the rubber steering column coupler - it can degrade and need replacing, or it can fail. Parts are available.
We can help.
REBELLE 300
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I am extremely grateful for the time you are taking to help it is greatly appreciated I will one step at a time to make sure I do make to much mistakes and will for sure come to you guys for advice and confirmation thanks again for the support
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This is possibly the best info so far. (the safety-related repair suggestions are good, of course)
But the advise to not completely tear into an 'intact' car from the get-go is wisdom of the ages.
So many well-intentioned restorations get stalled and sold for a pittance (or end up scrapped) when the car is in pieces/boxes and the owner gives up.
Get to know the peculiarities of your car also - are you aware the front turnsignal and rear lenses are specific to 1966 and to the 300? They are very difficult/expensive to find good replacements. Learn things like this about your car before you jump in the deep end.
And IMO, the original color is very elegant - I wouldn't change it.
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