New to me 69 300 CM27

[AL_Brad]

Greetings all,

Purchased a 69 300 Convertible from NC. Not my first fuselage Mopar, but my first convertible. Needs this and that, but it's drivable. Nicely optioned. It does have cruise control but the online VIN decoder didn't list it - maybe out on that tag he didn't get in the shot. I look forward to reviewing the threads here.

 

[Stargazer]

Nice score!

 

[AL_Brad]

Code	Description
E85	440-4 Barrel
D32	H-D A-727 TorqueFlite Trans / Some Years A-998
CM27	C = Chrysler M = Medium 27 = Convertible
K9C	K = Unknown 9 = 1969 C = Jefferson Avenue, MI, USA
184264	Sequence Number '184264'
L1	Paint Code: Unknown At This Time
L1	Trim Grade/Style/Color L = Low 1 = Cloth and Vinyl Bench = Unknown
M6W	Upper Door Frame: Unknown At This Time
W1
C04	Order Number: C04
H51	Roof Type OR Color: Single Air /w Heater
R37	AM / FM / Stereo / 8 - Track
R31	Duel Rear Speaker w/ R85
P31	Power Windows
P41	Power Door Locks
P45	Power Deck Lid Release
G21	Clear Glass / AC All Windows
P28	Power Seats Left and Right
B41	Front Disc Brakes Some Yrs. Power
C13	Front Shoulder Belts
V7W	Accent Stripes - White
L31	Hood / Fender Mount Turn Signal
L35	Corning Lamps

 

[AL_Brad]

Curious that is lists L1 - Cloth and Vinyl Bench, when clearly it has power (P28) bucket seats and center armrest...

 

[69CoronetRT]

Gotta love those on line decoders.....

K= 440-4bbl 350 horse.
L1= exterior color = Sandlewood. The Jefferson plant coded the paint twice regardless if the car was a convertible or not.
M6W = interior trim = medium level of trim; bucket seats; black and white interior
W1 = inner upper door trim is white
C04 = Scheduled production day = December (C) 4th (04). May or, likely, not be the actual production day.
H51 = a/c
C21 = fold down arm rest "buddy seat"
G11 = tinted glass - all windows

 

[CBODY67]

Neat car!

Where are the factory rear speakers on a convertible? There should be three working speakers for the front speakers, on the upper section of the instrument panel.

Just curious,
CBODY67

 

[AL_Brad]

Gotta love those on line decoders.....

K= 440-4bbl 350 horse.
L1= exterior color = Sandlewood. The Jefferson plant coded the paint twice regardless if the car was a convertible or not.
M6W = interior trim = medium level of trim; bucket seats; black and white interior
W1 = inner upper door trim is white
C04 = Scheduled production day = December (C) 4th (04). May or, likely, not be the actual production day.
H51 = a/c
C21 = fold down arm rest "buddy seat"
G11 = tinted glass - all windows

Nice. Thanks. That makes more sense.

 

[AL_Brad]

Neat car!

Where are the factory rear speakers on a convertible? There should be three working speakers for the front speakers, on the upper section of the instrument panel.

Just curious,
CBODY67

I'll have to look when it gets here..

 

[Big_John]

Neat car!

Where are the factory rear speakers on a convertible? There should be three working speakers for the front speakers, on the upper section of the instrument panel.

Just curious,
CBODY67

I'll have to look when it gets here..

The "R31" is rear speaker, not dual rear speakers.

Speaker is behind the grille on the rear seat back.

 

[ayilar]

Welcome and congregate on acquiring CM27K9C184264 — @david hill

 

[david hill]

I have a 69 convertible also. Welcome from the wind on my hair crowd. IF you need help or run into problems PM me.

 

[AL_Brad]

Gorgeous David. Love the road wheels, and thank you.

 

[jmustian]

Gorgeous David. Love the road wheels, and thank you.

Very nice. I have a 69 300 very in gold. Been renovating for 3 years. Finally on the road.

 

[AL_Brad]

Nice!

 

[AL_Brad]

Transport driver dropped off the car this morning. headlight doors don't go down when the lights are turned off, but the 8-track works. lol

PO put an Edelbrock 1406 on it. It looks to be brand new, but it should be a Holley for the 440 in 69 shouldn't it? Choke rod of course doesn't fit so not hooked up, and the washers and safety pin are missing from the throttle/trans kick down lever. Nothing but the tire in the trunk... where do people put stuff. Interior will need total new seat covers and throw a new carpet in with that. Definitely needs a new top.

BUT... new tires, battery, and I drove it into the garage.. so that's a start.

 

[Big_John]

headlight doors don't go down when the lights are turned off,

Check the bulbs. Believe it or not, if a bulb is burnt out, the doors won't close. The ground for the door relay comes through the bulb filament.

but it should be a Holley for the 440 in 69 shouldn't it?

For the 350hp 440, yes, it takes a Holley. For the 375hp version, that takes a Carter AVS. With the "K" in your VIN, you have the 350hp engine.

 

[AL_Brad]

Check the bulbs. Believe it or not, if a bulb is burnt out, the doors won't close. The ground for the door relay comes through the bulb filament.

No kidding... interesting. I'll check that. Thank you

 

[david hill]

Check the bulbs. Believe it or not, if a bulb is burnt out, the doors won't close. The ground for the door relay comes through the bulb filament.

For the 350hp 440, yes, it takes a Holley. For the 375hp version, that takes a Carter AVS. With the "K" in your VIN, you have the 350hp engine.

One omitted item overlooked is the dimmer switch. Combine several bad connections and the doors won't close / poor operation.

 

[jmustian]

Check the bulbs. Believe it or not, if a bulb is burnt out, the doors won't close. The ground for the door relay comes through the bulb filament.

For the 350hp 440, yes, it takes a Holley. For the 375hp version, that takes a Carter AVS. With the "K" in your VIN, you have the 350hp eng

Check the bulbs. Believe it or not, if a bulb is burnt out, the doors won't close. The ground for the door relay comes through the bulb filament.

For the 350hp 440, yes, it takes a Holley. For the 375hp version, that takes a Carter AVS. With the "K" in your VIN, you have the 350hp engine.

I have the K, but someone before me changed the cam, carb to a Carter, and dual exhaust. I guess they sold it cause 4400 lbs doesn't make a good race car hahah.

 

[jmustian]

Check the bulbs. Believe it or not, if a bulb is burnt out, the doors won't close. The ground for the door relay comes through the bulb filament.

For the 350hp 440, yes, it takes a Holley. For the 375hp version, that takes a Carter AVS. With the "K" in your VIN, you have the 350hp eng

Check the bulbs. Believe it or not, if a bulb is burnt out, the doors won't close. The ground for the door relay comes through the bulb filament.

For the 350hp 440, yes, it takes a Holley. For the 375hp version, that takes a Carter AVS. With the "K" in your VIN, you have the 350hp engine.

I have the K, but someone before me changed the cam, carb to a Carter, and dual exhaust. I guess they sold it cause 4400 lbs doesn't make a good race car hahah.