RARE 1963 300J - Initial Long Ram Road Test

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  • @edwardmohr5798
    @edwardmohr5798 Год назад +110

    My Uncle was a fighter pilot in WWII. When he got home, Chrysler was the first car he bought and many years after, that's all he drove. A tribute to Col James Mankie P51 pilot.

    • @emojiking8580
      @emojiking8580 Год назад +9

      That's interesting,my dad was a Ball turret gunner,I had one of these in a 4door

    • @NicksGarage
      @NicksGarage  Год назад +12

      Right on.❤️

    • @hensleyshobbies-doug7761
      @hensleyshobbies-doug7761 Год назад +11

      A big thank you to your Uncle and your Dad for their service, fellas like them were all indebted too! Otherwise we all may be speaking German, Japanese, whatever

    • @sparkywirenut
      @sparkywirenut Год назад +11

      I wasn't in ww2 or a fighter pilot but I'm in my seventies now and I've only had mopars all my life , never had a ford , chevy or anything else !

    • @hensleyshobbies-doug7761
      @hensleyshobbies-doug7761 Год назад +6

      @@sparkywirenut - well you're doing good in my book to reach that age buddy, regardless of whatever you did or did not do in the past, know what I mean? Keep on keeping on everyday!

  • @John-yf4ie
    @John-yf4ie Год назад +8

    My Dad was an old Greek from Sparta. His parents left Greece and came to Baltimore. He worked for the railroad all his life and passed way in 2015. The Chrysler was his favorite car and said one day he hoped to buy one. He could only afford a used Dodge as he supported us! I use to have pictures of him standing next to Chryslers 300 G. I wish he could be around to see another Greek with a 300 in their shop!! Yanni

    • @noelhastalis6785
      @noelhastalis6785 Год назад +3

      Yanni, Glad to hear from a fellow Greek. Have loved cruising in my 300-F for years.

  • @coldwarmotors
    @coldwarmotors Год назад +8

    If I had that engine in my car, I don't know if I'd even want to put the hood back on! All the very best from out west, gentlemen!

  • @Awsom47Merc
    @Awsom47Merc Год назад +6

    * From what I remember those long ram engines were better from a 30mph roll then off the line due to the low velocity inside the intake. Check for vaccum leaks and jet your primary jets smaller. And keep your primary and secondary jets closer together. You'll have to tinker with the advance curve too. And for Gods sake , Get Some Good Gas ! 👊😎👍

  • @BNforever2009
    @BNforever2009 Год назад +2

    I was born in April of 63 when these cars came out brand new. My dad was driving a 61 Chrysler Windsor 2 door. Spinnaker white, baby blue interior. All stock with whitewall tires. She was Betsy #1 to me.

  • @blackwaterdogs4256
    @blackwaterdogs4256 Год назад +8

    What a car ! My uncle was a long-time Mopar fan, he had a `63 Dodge Polara with the cross-ram 413, Torqueflite, and Sure-Grip rear. He was a conservative guy, but his favorite thing was to terrorize fuelie Chevys. I loved to ride with him, it was always an adventure.

  • @ditzydoo4378
    @ditzydoo4378 Год назад +14

    My uncle still has his Alaskan White 300G from 1961, 413 Wedge with the Race coded 3-speed manual on the floor. It will launch you into the back seat if you're not paying attention.

  • @robertgardner7470
    @robertgardner7470 Год назад +4

    Nick's garage: The first thing in the morning is open the bay doors. Running the engine like that is like sitting in the car with the exhaust routed inside the car while you and others are sitting inside the car with the windows rolled up. You are breathing in carbon monoxide.

  • @MM_in_Havasu
    @MM_in_Havasu Год назад +17

    Cool! Getting consistent 1-2 shift chirp with a 1963 aircraft carrier like that says a lot for the engine's power!
    Thanks for a cool video, Nick!

  • @patrickshaw8595
    @patrickshaw8595 Год назад +2

    Brings back memories... jump out with a wrench, bump the distributor, tighten it back down jump back in.

  • @chuckmaddison2924
    @chuckmaddison2924 Год назад +5

    The symmetrical layout of the twin cleaners looks beautiful.
    Only driven push button a couple of times.
    I'm so jealous here in Western Australia they are so nanny and worried we will hurt ourselves. We are very restricted in what we can do.

  • @chrismadaj8751
    @chrismadaj8751 Год назад +3

    I always like that new engine smell when you rebuild a motor when you take it for the first drive GODSPEED

  • @CarlBilter
    @CarlBilter Год назад +45

    Great progess Nick! A few thoughts and suggestions besides fresh fuel and proper timing. A 300J should light up the tires with less than 1/3 throttle as a result of the low-end torque. Mine does and I have a hydraulic cam as well more-or-less stock. Stock 3.23 gears are fine. The car was designed for very high speed cruising not drag racing, but it is quite fast in the 1/4 too for a 4300 lb car. Mine was timed at 15.4 sec at 99.99 mph. They really come alive above 3000 rpm. When properly tuned and timed, full throttle from a standing start is sort of useless - too much wheelspin - can't launch. The setup of the linkage is critical for optimum performance - must be exactly per the manual. Use the factory 300J service manual supplement - it is online. The car should not detonate (or only a bit) with fresh 91 octane, preferably non-ethanol, with initial timing at 12 to 14 BTDC. Original factory spec was 15 but lowered to 12.5 as a running change due to customer complaints about detonation. Aftermarket dizzy should be OK for now, but you need a quick mechanical advance curve - just about all in by 2500 rpm. Should handle 35-36 or so total mech. advance. We don't know what transmission is in the car - likely not original, may not be built to 300J specs. - was specially beefed up from the factory. Factory did not use high stall converter. I have a 2500 stall in my 300J T-flite which helps performance, but stock should be fine. Cold range spark plugs are needed as well, I use NGK racing plugs. Heat tubes aren't needed once the engine is warm as you know. It's getting there. -Regards, Carl Bilter, 300J 1963 model year consultant for the Chrysler 300 Club International.

    • @nickpanaritis4122
      @nickpanaritis4122 Год назад +4

      Thank you on this info .

    • @artbeaumont8225
      @artbeaumont8225 Год назад +4

      My J had a 3:23 open and at sea level it would obliviate the tire for a very very long distance. I did a fairly stock rebuild and had Hughs reproduce the original mechanical cam. I've owned my G for 26 years and am currently building a 426 wedge for it.

    • @opera93
      @opera93 Год назад +2

      Thanks, great info…. Interestingly, I am not )even a “real Mechanic “…..Interestingly *, also, my Grandfather’s last *new Car was a 1963 New Yorker , ( all, Baby *Blue )…unfortunately, he ordered it before I could even suggest a letter… NO A/ c…..Car. etc*(( though he would **probably , never go for *air Conditioning, *frills, & *fancy Seats(?),)). He was proud of it, Chrysler Quality , actually…….

    • @JoeBilello1969
      @JoeBilello1969 Год назад +1

      I'm sure the guy who's been doing this for decades and owns his own very successful shop will sleep better tonight after hearing all this😂😅😊

  • @lelandpodoll9628
    @lelandpodoll9628 Год назад +6

    My father had a 63 300J the same color as your example.. He put a set of Michelin tires and Koni shocks ran like hell and handled really well.

  • @garyakirsch
    @garyakirsch Год назад +9

    Hey Nick. As teens, my 17 yo neighbor would bomb around with me in his dad's pale blue 413 polishmobile. Dad never noticed that we put the long rams on. Drove it that way for about 3 days. We had the same experience you're having; stumble and bogging. Driving with the hood open and no air cleaners, billowing clouds of fuel puffed out of the carbs. Ended up putting the stock Carter AFB back. Seems that whoever gave up his long rams wouldn't have done so if he was happy with the Rams. Fiddle fiddle fiddle. If I remember right it did the 1\4 mile in 15.2 sec @ 84 mph. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

    • @SchoolforHackers
      @SchoolforHackers Год назад +1

      I saw exactly that phenomenon during dyno testing, and wondered if that was common.

  • @waydel4
    @waydel4 Год назад +3

    I had '63 Newport, white with blue interior. Great ride the car felt like it was floating at highway speed. Many great memories.

  • @danlalonde2751
    @danlalonde2751 Год назад +9

    I had a summer job in 1963 and this was the first car that i washed in my life .. I really messed it up at my age of 15 . My boss told the mechanic to go and show me how to wash a new car properly I remember that it was a beauty but awfully big . It sure looked good after that .

  • @unclemikeb
    @unclemikeb Год назад +6

    Chrysler has often been called the gentleman's hot rod.
    Walter P Chrysler told his team he wanted has Chrysler to be faster than the Cadillac. So they went to work on it. When people saw a Chrysler running away from a Cadillac, people took notice, it sold a lot of cars.

  • @jimmyzamp6298
    @jimmyzamp6298 Год назад +5

    Like my 1967 Chrysler wagon with a 383 four barrel that car was built for cruising and probably has a 276 or 293 rear end ratio common to the 8-3/4 .Never really would spin the wheels to much but from a roll took off like a bat out of hell.On the highway it would pin the speedometer at 120 without a problem.Great job on the build Nick and thanks for bringing us another Mopar unique classic.

  • @davidthompson62
    @davidthompson62 Год назад +2

    When I was a kid my father had a 64 Chrysler New Yorker, very similar except for the cross ram induction. I head they were very difficult to get right but when tuned correctly they would fly. I’ve seen quite a few 63/64 cars and never seen those cool bumper guards before. Nice to see someone still knows these old bankers hot rods! Keep up the good work!!

  • @robertorhymes
    @robertorhymes Год назад +11

    Nick will never hand a car off without a thorough road test That is why Nick's Garage is the best He's fixed Mikes 300j'S temperamental carburrettor Now he'll take us for a ride I can think of nothing better It's got a humble rumble and Nick is making sure it doesn't stumble The 300j is an elegantly packaged bundle It's an American domestic that looks majestic on the street and in 63 at the traffic lights it could not be beat It's got torque for days I am always impressed with the attention to detail Nick always pays Nick'll get rid of all the annoying little niggles So when Mike plants his right foot it'll give him the giggles Thanks Nick Big ups George Shout out to all you petrol heads watching from around the world!

  • @chipieal
    @chipieal Год назад +9

    What drives me? ANY 300 from 1955 to 1965. These are real hot rods.

  • @charliechristie2949
    @charliechristie2949 Год назад +6

    If the fuel is VERY old, I am surprised you get ANY performance. I guess you must remind yourself that the numbers you get on the dyno are not the numbers you will “feel” in the street with old fuel….. Yet another great Mopar build from The Man and His Men. Thanks, Nick !

  • @eugenecastles7475
    @eugenecastles7475 Год назад +29

    The road test on the 413!!! I've been waiting for this just as much as Nick. Let er rip Nick, drive it like you stole it. Here we go!!

    • @NicksGarage
      @NicksGarage  Год назад +9

      Challenge accepted! Haha. Not to spoil it for you.. but there will be more to come with this car. The testing is not complete.

    • @eugenecastles7475
      @eugenecastles7475 Год назад +8

      @@NicksGarage Boy, this takes me right back to 1964, when my friends dad bought a brand new Chrysler 300 Silver K 4-speed special edition. I had lots of fun cruising in that car, and even got to drive it a couple of times. It had the same induction setup, and was very quick on the street for the time. I figured that there would be more video of the road test after Nick kept adjusting the timing, to cure the detonation. Stale gas, and the correct distributor with the tach drive should help out greatly. Looking forward to the next test.

    • @andrewhigdon8346
      @andrewhigdon8346 Год назад +6

      500ft/lbs will spin the tires on just about anything!

    • @BuzzLOLOL
      @BuzzLOLOL Год назад +7

      That engine is so quiet... the one I test drove back in 1960's with same air cleaners let out a screaming howl that would wake up the dead! Even louder than the tripower on my '65 GTO...

  • @onedayiwillmakesomecontent
    @onedayiwillmakesomecontent Год назад +6

    I hear the weather is finally good in Montreal guys! More road tests please!!

  • @billdwyer7897
    @billdwyer7897 Год назад +34

    Nice to see the 413 back in the car , that steering wheel is so cool , Premium fuel time 😎👍

  • @meowerstationone3793
    @meowerstationone3793 Год назад +4

    What a beautiful car! Inside and out!

  • @davidingling9791
    @davidingling9791 Год назад +3

    It's definitely different something you don't see everyday that's what makes it cool to me!

  • @alexkalish8288
    @alexkalish8288 Год назад +30

    The 413 was very bold engineering with amazing torque. All the Crysler 300's were masterpieces of design - conservative body but a fantastic radical engine. Your shop re-built this engine to perfection - I admire both your skills and the lead engineer who came up with this crazy idea - crazy but very sound design. Thanks Nick for sharing, too bad so few of these cars were built and even fewer remain -

    • @1badhaircut
      @1badhaircut Год назад +1

      Conservative ? It’s still an Exner design even though not as wild as a few years earlier.

  • @randyvance9048
    @randyvance9048 Год назад +6

    RUclips channel Coldwarmoters and Scott along with all the crew are a amazing team. Thanks for the contribution. All the best Nick

  • @treborretsnom6186
    @treborretsnom6186 Год назад +2

    That's a beautiful baby, I like a little more low key exhaust...but, so glad she is alive 👍🇺🇲

  • @OlSgtLove
    @OlSgtLove Год назад +7

    Love the old car , beautiful styling of its day . Love the beautiful interior and low back seats ,beautiful color on the interior. 413 ahead of its time back then and a wild setup for it's time and still is. Great to see the ol girl moving under her own power . Love Nick's laugh when he got her lighting the tires up ...Beautiful old car ...

  • @GHP-mr3gs
    @GHP-mr3gs Год назад +4

    Judging from the snow banks still around, obviously this video was made well over a week ago. You probably got this car running like it should by now. Being a non-posi traction diff and with all the torque from that engine, it should burn one tire to hell in no time.

  • @glenbrannon7224
    @glenbrannon7224 Год назад +3

    Great to see the Master work on
    another beautiful work of art!

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 Год назад +5

    Nicely done video Nick and company and the "J" is really something under the hood - wow!

  • @ShopKatIndustries
    @ShopKatIndustries Год назад +8

    Easily one of my favourite Mopars, with one of my favourite engines, built by one of my favourite channels! Thank you Nick & crew; cheers from Alberta!
    P.S. WVE makes great parts, they're a subsidiary of NGK.
    P.P.S. Thank you for shouting out my friend, another one of my favourite channels, Cold War Motors!

  • @OlSgtLove
    @OlSgtLove Год назад +5

    Nick and George, just getting in from ballgame . Love to seeing the ol girl moving under her own power and new lease on life. I wonder if the Chrysler Museum even has one of these in their collection....Great work Nick , I love your dedication and attention to detail. God Bless .

  • @joelb740
    @joelb740 Год назад +5

    Yeah, it must be the bad gas... Don't forget to bump the timing up when you get the hood on. My dad's "58 New Yorker would break the tires loose when it shifted to 2nd gear. I'm expecting the same once you get it all tuned up... ...grin... I know you will, I'm just pulling your chain... You did an excellent job on this engine...

  • @louiskats5116
    @louiskats5116 Год назад +1

    Giasou Nikola,
    Finally the 300J is ready to rock & roll. Nothing fresh fuel can’t fix that 300J should be smoking the tyres not before long.
    Stay warm buddy.
    Cheers
    Your number 1 Fan in Australia. ( Melbourne ).
    Louis Kats 👍 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 😊

    • @NicksGarage
      @NicksGarage  Год назад

      Thanks again for the ‘tap water’, Louis!

  • @simplysimon9868
    @simplysimon9868 Год назад +4

    Nick great to finally see the 300J chirping the tyres. George awesome filming as ever!!

  • @joeljenkins2876
    @joeljenkins2876 Год назад +22

    I agree: these old Chryslers DID have some very DISTINCTIVE styling that often set them apart from the other makes. You KNOW Mike's gonna have an absolute BLAST cruising in his 300J, thanks to Nick and the stellar crew at Nick's garage!! I GOTTA get something so I can get him involved in it lol!!! Great week, all!!!!

  • @willythewave
    @willythewave Год назад +5

    Can we not all give credit to Georges awesome video, editing and narrating skills?
    My name is George also. :)
    Thank you Nick, we`ve been waiting for this for a long time.
    We love Scott from ColdWarMotors too.
    I love you all.

  • @dotrat1367
    @dotrat1367 Год назад +5

    Awesome car Nick, and great work. Don't let that car go home with the left backup light not working.😊

    • @cliffords.8341
      @cliffords.8341 Год назад +2

      And painting the air cleaner covers. 😁

  • @jurisklavins2578
    @jurisklavins2578 Год назад +2

    Bless Mike from NY and Nick from Laval for keeping this beautiful and rare classic car on the road 👍

  • @bigmountain7561
    @bigmountain7561 Год назад +3

    Sunoco Highest Octane Under The Sun!! The Old Girl needs some Sunoco 260 with Lead!!! Ahh the Old Days!!!!

    • @victordjinn632
      @victordjinn632 Год назад

      Yeah! I hear that. Big Oil knew what the muscle cars needed and they came through. Price was right too. You could cruise Saturday night for five bucks. A gallon of gas was the same price as a pack of cigarettes. 43 cents. The good old days indeed.

  • @NissenAutomotiveAngier
    @NissenAutomotiveAngier Год назад +1

    My Dad had a '64 New Yorker 413 and it was hard to drive in a hurry because it spun the tires so easily. Of course, It had a single 4-barrel. It definitely needed the best fuel.

  • @buckykattguitar
    @buckykattguitar Год назад +1

    My #1 dream car is a 58 300D, but this one is a close second!

  • @brianhanel6897
    @brianhanel6897 Год назад +1

    You know looking back 1963 was a good year for auto design and innovation with the galaxy, falcon sprint,the Corvette and many more 🤑

  • @Paughco
    @Paughco Год назад +8

    GREAT job, guys! I've read about the Chrysler 300 long ram dual quad setup, but this is the first time I've seen it in action. Extremely cool. I hope that somehow my old buddy Russ, a serious MoPar guy who left us a few years ago, gets RUclips up there and can see this!

    • @noelhastalis6785
      @noelhastalis6785 Год назад +2

      As my buddy Carl Bilter mentioned above, the '60 300-F and '61 300-G were fitted with standard 30" cast aluminum 'longrams' that offered better low-end (2,800 rpm) torque , and a small handful of each of these model years fitted with the optional 30" 'shortrams' that offered stronger high-end (3,600 rpm) torque.
      300-Js and optional on 300-Ks were shortrams -still 30" length, but the 1st 15" off each carb had open plenum with only that final 15" divided plenum going into the heads - as seen on thie 300-J. Overall, the long- and shortrams look very similar to the untrained eye.

  • @crazytrain7114
    @crazytrain7114 Год назад +1

    Had a 413 long ram in a 62 Imperial. Great engine

  • @gordowg1wg145
    @gordowg1wg145 Год назад +4

    Yes, filters are something that's often overlooked.
    Many years ago I ran into an acquaintance working on his FE's carbie because it was way too thirsty - the filter assembly was on the ground beside himand I picked it up to look at it - it was stock and they've a tiny filter element in a large housing - I tapped the filter on the ground and about a tablespoon of loose dirt fell off! The poor engine was so choked I'm surprised it even ran.
    The kicker was when I told him the blocked filter would be causing it to run so rich he dismissed it because "filters have nothing to with it"🤣

    • @davidfrank6666
      @davidfrank6666 Год назад +1

      oh well, maybe he still has that "filter".

    • @gordowg1wg145
      @gordowg1wg145 Год назад +1

      @@davidfrank6666
      it was 30+ years ago*, he 'might' have changed it since then 😉
      *maybe 40? At my age it isn't just the days or years that one loses track of, but the decades 😀

  • @michaelmartinez1345
    @michaelmartinez1345 Год назад +6

    This work that you's guys have done to this rare classic car is fantastic!!! Really great episode!!! It will be awesome to see how it will do with the fresh premium fuel, the best timing and the hood back in place, on the highway... It is such a nice riding vehicle, and this one is Fast...

  • @4ondflor-old
    @4ondflor-old Год назад +2

    Another great ride in the sun - I loved watching that guy spin around in his car when Nick went by. Don’t see these on the road anymore!

  • @th0mas994
    @th0mas994 Год назад +7

    Hey Nick, great video. You have no idea how hard it is to find a video where you can hear detonation like that. I have a stock 383 and when tuning the ign timing I always stayed on the safe side since I was absolutely afraid of pinging and I never knew how it should sound. Now I have an idea what to listen for!

  • @stanleyhoward1893
    @stanleyhoward1893 Год назад +2

    Nice to see a long ram 413 rebuilt I've waited decades for this thank you nick❤

  • @donlemme898
    @donlemme898 Год назад +2

    Only Nick and George can make an air filter replacement interesting. What a fabulous car. I hope Mike still has the ‘66?Belvedere too.

  • @cliffords.8341
    @cliffords.8341 Год назад +4

    Nick, your reaction to the tires chirping when it shifted from 1st to 2nd in the 300J is like a child getting a new toy for Christmas. 😁 One thing I noticed is the air cleaner covers need to be painted. Does Mike want them painted? Once you get some fresh fuel in it, the hesitation and detonation should go away and you can advance the timing back to I believe you said when it was on the dyno at 36° or 37° and it will pull a lot harder and probably spin the tires on take off. Nice story and build Nick.

  • @nicholas790
    @nicholas790 Год назад +3

    Nick, that interior color is "Turbine Bronze", the same color used on the Chrysler Turbine cars from the same era. They used that color exclusively on the Turbine cars inside and out (only one was painted white and used in a movie. That car may be heavy but you can tell is MOVES!!!

    • @CarlBilter
      @CarlBilter Год назад +2

      No, it is claret red. Has some copper hue but not the same as the turbine cars. In this particular car, the upholstery is not original and is more red than original.

  • @robertwest3093
    @robertwest3093 Год назад +2

    These old cars had STYLE which is something cars today SORELY lack. I can't tell between a Nissan or Toyota unless I'm right next to it and can tead the nameplate.

  • @curtishill6490
    @curtishill6490 Год назад +2

    I remember my uncle had a black one! I forgot what model it was or engine as I was young in the early 70s. What I remember is that push button transmission💯

  • @RobertArthur007
    @RobertArthur007 Год назад +3

    Beauty! He'll of a job Nick! You're a wizard!

  • @I.Live4oldcars.prospecting
    @I.Live4oldcars.prospecting Год назад +4

    Awesome job Nick, the Chrysler sounds so nice.

  • @mikedimaio1237
    @mikedimaio1237 Год назад +3

    What a great interior in that car.

  • @leelavoie6753
    @leelavoie6753 Год назад +8

    Thank you Nick and George for taking us for a ride. I always wanted to drive those early 60’s Chryslers. Sooo Coool!

  • @williamlarimer334
    @williamlarimer334 Год назад

    Long ram 413's were always rare. What an incredible beauty!

  • @Wayne_Smith
    @Wayne_Smith Год назад +4

    Nick, you are an awesome guy. Much respect, thanks for all you've shared.

  • @shawnbeck2303
    @shawnbeck2303 Год назад +9

    413 back in the 300 J. Nick is going to see how this rebuilt Mopar. Will run! 395 hp and 501 torque. Let's go surfing now. Everyone is learning how. Come on Safari with me! What a Cruiser! Those push button transmissions are cool. Shawn.

    • @NicksGarage
      @NicksGarage  Год назад +2

      A little more tuning, some fresh fuel and this thing is going to own the highway.

    • @shawnbeck2303
      @shawnbeck2303 Год назад +1

      @@NicksGarage Yes, Sir Nick! Fine tune this baby. Maybe 3.55 gears out back too. You make the call Nick! Shawn.

    • @loboheeler
      @loboheeler Год назад +2

      As I recall from the dyno tests, this 413 has been upgraded to a 426. My friend had a Dodge Polara with the long ram 413, and it was awesome. A kickdown at 70 MPH would push you back in the seat.

    • @shawnbeck2303
      @shawnbeck2303 Год назад

      @@loboheeler Are these 300J's positrac? I figure this cars weight at about 5300 pds. It should burn the tires off this car from a standstill. Single or positrac. It's a torque monster! Does it have 727 torqueflite transmission? Hope you can help! Shawn.

    • @CarlBilter
      @CarlBilter Год назад

      @@shawnbeck2303 the 300J weighs about 4300 ibs with all fluids and a full tank and driver. Shipping weight was an even 4000 lbs. 63-64 were the lightest 300 letter cars. Suregrip (limited slip) was optional. Without it the right rear tire gets a lot of wear! Tranny was a beefed up HD 727.

  • @joejoebus8814
    @joejoebus8814 Год назад +2

    Watching your channel brings back the old days. Do you ever work on Chevy 409 or 427 motors. When I was a young lad my friend's dad had and raced with the 409. He was always in the driveway working on his car. Those were the good old days.

  • @FloridaBiker-t3b
    @FloridaBiker-t3b Год назад +1

    She was a smooth sounding comfy looking ride. Old Max

  • @blinkie1523
    @blinkie1523 Год назад +10

    That is one cool ride Nick just simply sweet and even sweeter once you get the very minor issues sorted so can't wait for the high way ride, great video thanks George.

  • @kenkelble358
    @kenkelble358 Год назад +3

    Great camera work all around.perfect!!

  • @bencarling3
    @bencarling3 Год назад +6

    Its amazing how the engineers came up w such a radical design that worked really well. Thousands of hours of R & D really paid off.

  • @gilbertwashburn7095
    @gilbertwashburn7095 Год назад +6

    You did it again Nick the 300j is awesome I love it I only ever seen another long ram at a swap meet the guy had the engine and trans complete claimed it ran he wanted $10,000 for it it's about 4 years ago there's a lot of Lookers one guy offered him $6,500 and he said no that's super rare that's cool thanks for another great video

  • @FabioQuadrana
    @FabioQuadrana Год назад +1

    The more I see this car, the more I like it.

  • @alshotrodsandratrods8780
    @alshotrodsandratrods8780 Год назад +1

    I had a 63 Chrysler Newport. It was the same color as this one. I couldn't afford to replace the bald tires so I gave it to my son and he put it in a demolition derby. It won but I should have saved it a few years till it was worth buying a set of tires for it.

  • @radioguy1620
    @radioguy1620 Год назад +2

    GREAT camera work on this one Nick.

  • @TheTreasureGuard
    @TheTreasureGuard Год назад +3

    Sometimes the sparkplug wires will jump spark onto the heater hose if they are too close to each other. Hey Nick you look good in that car!

    • @cliffords.8341
      @cliffords.8341 Год назад +3

      That's usually when they are old and have spider web cracks. When they are new, they are well insulated.

  • @alparker8661
    @alparker8661 Год назад +8

    That beast needs to be taken up on the expressway for a real workout. Love the remaining snow drifts. LOVE the second gear chirp.

  • @Awsom47Merc
    @Awsom47Merc Год назад +2

    * Forgotten Trivia . 413ci is special to Chrysler because in the early to mid 50's they made a 413ci Flathead 6cyl !!! 😯 They called it " The Lugger " it was the largest flathead they made. It was used in the big trucks and some boats & generators. It came with dual 1barrel carbs and dual exhaust. It was so thirsty on gas hardly any were sold. Also it had a habit of snapping it's cam under heavy load. Probably cause Chrysler used steel it bought cheap from decommissioned WW2 ships. The salt made it's way right into the atomic matrix of the alloy causing weakness and a propensity to rust.

  • @danaglass5394
    @danaglass5394 Год назад +1

    Heard the pinging, even after backing up the timing. A lot of weight to get moving under load. Needs fresh high test for sure, maybe advance coming in too quick. Can't wait for the road trip down 440.

  • @davidthompson62
    @davidthompson62 Год назад +1

    You going to really enjoy taking that car on the highway and opening her up. When tuned correctly, these cars pull you into your seats when you accelerate. Wish I could be there with you! Put non-ethenol high test gas in her and watch her fly!

  • @sparkywirenut
    @sparkywirenut Год назад +5

    I think part of the less than expected performance is becaue the hood is off and it's cold outside , those long intake runners need to heat up for peak performance .....Put the hood on and warm the engine up for a half hour and then try it ...

  • @frederickwilliams6802
    @frederickwilliams6802 Год назад +2

    I really love that car. I was 11 years old when that car was on the TV commercials. We used to go to the Chrysler Dodge Plymouth dealers to see the new cars for that year. We went for several years. I kinda remember seeing one in the showroom. I'm not sure if was 62 or 63. There was a cross ram induction car there. I've always been fascinated with all engines. I do remember a Chysler Imperial with the cross ram induction system.
    I kinda think that car is a bit over 4000 lbs. He is very fortunate to have that car. It looks fantastic for all original paint and interior. I would think it's almost priceless. I'm looking forward to the next run with fresh gas and tuned up.
    Thank you Nick. I'm curious about the final drive ratio. I wander if it's a 3 :23 rear end.

    • @noelhastalis6785
      @noelhastalis6785 Год назад +3

      Yes - 3.23 with TorqueFlite; but 3.91 with 3-spd manual trans

  • @enzoonymus3084
    @enzoonymus3084 Год назад +1

    You know, in 1963 there were no seat belts from the factory. Those are after market belts. A good idea. Just like my 1969 Chry 300 I had to back off on the timing!!! Needs lead and 100 + octane fuel. Beautiful car. My dad had a 1963 Chrysler Newport. Standard three speed trans. He converted it to a floor shift. Oh I miss Dad and that car. Poor car just rusted away. Also, the car hitting a low stone wall getting rolled over didn't do the car any good. My cousin survived. The car didn't.

  • @ericball6000
    @ericball6000 Год назад +3

    Dr. Nick, I could feel the cool breeze going up and down the street, you look good driving the 300J, I say that you need one lol, thanks for the 1st test ride of the year, cheers.

  • @nightowlhunter3owl93
    @nightowlhunter3owl93 Год назад +7

    This car has interested me more than most lately. From the moment Mike drove it to the front of your shop I have watched every minute of every video you made on this engine. I would love to feel that torque by passing a vehicle on the highway. As you say, it’s a torque monster and I’d love to feel the torque as it was intended. Driving down the highway and you gun it to pass big rig in front of you. As your body sinks into the backrest… oh yea, I can’t wait to see your face the first time you do this.

  • @kevinhoffman6592
    @kevinhoffman6592 Год назад +1

    Only seen one of those engines in person thought it was an excellent design and i been around .

  • @marclogue4359
    @marclogue4359 Год назад +2

    i love how it is nice quite and smooth until you hit the gas. i bet that car will be a nice high way car to drive

  • @buixrule
    @buixrule Год назад +3

    That thing was pinging horribly. I was gritting my teeth when you punched it with all that pinging.

    • @jesseb2130
      @jesseb2130 Год назад

      Repeatedly like NO biggie 🤢

    • @NitrousTuner1
      @NitrousTuner1 Год назад

      That Death rattle was SCREAMING

  • @ferrariguy8278
    @ferrariguy8278 Год назад +1

    Its interesting, only the Pace Setter version had the extra pot-metal cast brightwork across the rear above the bumper, otherwise trim seems to be similar.

  • @pappy017
    @pappy017 Год назад +2

    Congrats to Mike! Great job Mr Nick!! Enjoy your week!!

  • @williambutler1050
    @williambutler1050 Год назад +1

    Driver's side torsion bar looks like it's i turn too high? One of Chrysler's coolest features.😎

  • @fredwalt2282
    @fredwalt2282 Год назад +3

    First off, all 300J cars had suregrip 3.23 gears.
    Crappy gas = crappy acceleration !!
    Because you don’t have the heat risers from exhaust manifold the carbs are too cold for good atomizing of fuel.
    Add a lead additive because I don’t think you put in hardened exhaust valve seats.
    I have a stock survivor 300J engine has never been touched with 39,743 miles.
    It runs like a raped ape !!
    Enjoyed your entire series of this Beautiful Beast !!
    Greetings from Seattle...

    • @CarlBilter
      @CarlBilter Год назад +3

      Yes, 3.23 gears but suregrip was an option not standard. Heat tubes are not needed once the car is fully warmed up.

  • @terrygoyan
    @terrygoyan Год назад +5

    It's great to see the torque monster hitting the road! Talk about a sleeper.....

  • @richardleary9085
    @richardleary9085 Год назад +2

    Good stuff Nick ! Love the channel and the fact that you like to keep everything stock. The way it should be. There is a guy at the local cruise that has one of these cross ram mopars he bought new. Crazy looking setup.

  • @mdvener
    @mdvener Год назад +4

    Great job on a true classic. Nick's Garage, it doesn't get any better. Thanks

  • @johnquinn7643
    @johnquinn7643 Год назад +4

    Fantastic!!! I assume you will be fixing the driver’s side reverse light!!!

  • @williambrandt9254
    @williambrandt9254 Год назад +1

    I love watching you work on these classic muscle cars and I've learned so much about Mopar. Always knew about the "letter cars"
    But thanks for the tip on inspecting an air filter! I've been piddling around with cars almost as long as you have although certainly not the same skills. I always just felt looking at the outside of the air filter if it was "dirty" and then in later times just started changing them on mileage
    But shining the light on the intake side and seeing if it's shining on the exit side makes sense
    Thanks again

  • @MoparStephen
    @MoparStephen Год назад +1

    9:55 - left rear backup light is out. I know Nick likes to have a full set of working lights!

  • @clarebutterfield6927
    @clarebutterfield6927 Год назад +3

    Thanks for the ride, Nick! This car is so smooth and fast!