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01/07/2023 6:15 am
I would like to make a white metal 1955 Chrysler New Yorker 2 dr htp. The front grill of the New Yorker is the same as the grill in the 1955 Chrysler Windsor which Brooklin makes as a convertible and 4 dr sedan. I would like to start the project using a Brooklin 1955 Chrysler C 300 hardtop but the grill is incorrect. Rather, I would use the grill from the Windsor. My question:If anyone has both of these models, will the Chrysler Windsor grill fit in the C300 htp ? At present, I don't have either of these models. Thanks.
Karl Schnelle reacted
01/07/2023 10:44 am
Hi Ken, great idea for a project!
The Windsor and New Yorker share the same upper grille, but the lower part is different, parking lights different too.
Windsor (that's my 1:1):
New Yorker:
Hope this helps!
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
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02/07/2023 7:11 am
@moe-parr. Thanks for pointing that out to me Barry. I did't realize that the bottom part of the grill and bumper were different between the New Yorker and Windsor. This is going to make my project a bit more challenging.
02/07/2023 10:04 am
The real question is about the Brooklin versions. Sorry I do not have either one. Not sure if the archive photos will be close enough to help you...
These are the only ones that aren't just side views - click on the photo:
https://www.hobbydb.com/marketplaces/hobbydb/catalog_items/chrysler-windsor-4-door-sedan
https://www.hobbydb.com/marketplaces/hobbydb/catalog_items/chrysler-c300-hardtop-coupe
https://www.hobbydb.com/marketplaces/hobbydb/catalog_items/chrysler-c300
John Kuvakas reacted
02/07/2023 2:48 pm
@karl Brooklin didn't make a '55 New Yorker so I wanted to make sure Ken was aware that converting the 300 to the New Yorker wasn't simply grafting a Windsor front end onto the 300.
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
Karl Schnelle and John Kuvakas reacted
02/07/2023 2:50 pm
Love seeing a frontal view of your beautiful Windsor Barry.
Thanks Bob, coming from you with that gorgeous '55 Imperial it means a lot!
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
02/07/2023 2:52 pm
@moe-parr. Thanks for pointing that out to me Barry. I did't realize that the bottom part of the grill and bumper were different between the New Yorker and Windsor. This is going to make my project a bit more challenging.
Yes but all the more rewarding as well!
And to add to the complexity, remember the '55 New Yorker had 2 different side trims and two-tone paint schemes as well - the Newport and the St. Regis.
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
Karl Schnelle and John Kuvakas reacted
02/07/2023 3:58 pm
@moe-parr. Thanks for pointing that out to me Barry. I did't realize that the bottom part of the grill and bumper were different between the New Yorker and Windsor. This is going to make my project a bit more challenging.
Maybe these photos will be of assistance. From left to right, Brooklin 1955 Chrysler 300, Precision Miniatures 1956 300, Brooklin Windsor convertible. I have no example of an Imperial or New Yorker. In doing such projects as you are attempting, I have used various gauges of electrical solder to form chrome pieces including grill bars. If there is no gauge thin enough, sometimes silver colored wire available at hardware stores can be used. Width of bumpers are as follows: 1.88 inches, 1.94 inches, 1.90 inches.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
Karl Schnelle reacted
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02/07/2023 5:03 pm
Barry, I'm not afraid to tackle trim and 2 tone paint.I have a selection of piano wire that I use for trim on my projects. JB Weld and clamps work great to attach them.Making bumpers and grills is a different matter. John provided some good suggestions above which I will look into.
02/07/2023 5:16 pm
@kenspear I'm pretty sure Windsor and New Yorker used the same bumper. It's just that space between the bumper and the grille that differ.
Would you plan to fashion a Newport or a St. Regis?
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
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02/07/2023 6:47 pm
I'm leaning towards the St Regis to go along with my Precision Miniatures 1956 St Regis. You indicated that the bumpers on the Windsor and New Yorker are the same but the Windsor appears to have a small bar above the bumper that is attached to the bumper in 2 places while the New Yorker has a longer bar with parking lights..I would have to cut that off the Brooklin 55 Windsor and fabricate a new bar with lights. Other than that, I'm assuming you mean that the bumpers are the same.
Moe Parr reacted
02/07/2023 7:22 pm
@karl Brooklin didn't make a '55 New Yorker so I wanted to make sure Ken was aware that converting the 300 to the New Yorker wasn't simply grafting a Windsor front end onto the 300.
Thanks, Barry! Good points!
Moe Parr and John Kuvakas reacted
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03/07/2023 6:01 am
@moe-parr. One last point. Your 1:1 Chrysler Windsor is absolutely gorgeous! The color is perfect. I envy you. Do you have a 1:43 model of your car?
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