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Mike McCandless
Posted 2018-12-11 5:21 PM (#575066)
Subject: 55 300 Vin #1 and 58 300D stick Norm Thatcher


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Thanks to Josh for working with me on these two amazing cars. 1955 Chrysler Vin #1 raced by Vicki Wood at Daytona. Also, Norm Thatchers 58 300D factory stick car that was raced at bonneville. Josh assembled the history on these cars, a pain staking process. The 58 will stay in its original condition, only adjustments would be for safety so it can be driven. The 55 will stay as is for most of 2019, but will go in for restoration to put it back exactly as it was when raced by Vicki.

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ABloch
Posted 2018-12-11 6:16 PM (#575067 - in reply to #575066)
Subject: Re: 55 300 Vin #1 and 58 300D stick Norm Thatcher



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That is quite the collection you have there Mike. My goodness!
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Beltran
Posted 2018-12-11 7:01 PM (#575074 - in reply to #575066)
Subject: Re: 55 300 Vin #1 and 58 300D stick Norm Thatcher



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Mike! Have one of your people take a picture of your drag link to idler arm area from a couple of angles under that 300! I need a reference, pretty please!
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56D500boy
Posted 2018-12-11 7:14 PM (#575076 - in reply to #575066)
Subject: RE: 55 300 Vin #1 and 58 300D stick Norm Thatcher



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Vicki Wood Info





Other info:

https://bringatrailer.com/2015/06/07/the-first-ever-1955-chrysler-c-...



Firing 300 No. 1 after 40 years:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnt0xrAIXjk

REFERENCES:

http://www.chrysler300club.com/stories/5500/1.html

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/help-chrysler-300-raceca...



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60 Imp
Posted 2018-12-13 7:40 AM (#575158 - in reply to #575066)
Subject: RE: 55 300 Vin #1 and 58 300D stick Norm Thatcher


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Nice addition to the collection Mike. You must have done some sweet talking to Josh to secure these amazing cars.
What makes this special is you amassing this incredible collection with the intent to display them to us. Cant wait to get back to the States to come see your museum. Steve.
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jboymechanic
Posted 2018-12-13 3:57 PM (#575185 - in reply to #575066)
Subject: Re: 55 300 Vin #1 and 58 300D stick Norm Thatcher



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Mike, where is this museum? Do you have a website set up for it?
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Powerflite
Posted 2018-12-13 5:07 PM (#575190 - in reply to #575066)
Subject: Re: 55 300 Vin #1 and 58 300D stick Norm Thatcher



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Very nice. There's some great history in those cars.
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Mike McCandless
Posted 2018-12-13 7:01 PM (#575196 - in reply to #575066)
Subject: Re: 55 300 Vin #1 and 58 300D stick Norm Thatcher


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It's in NC. Working on the website, but my business stuff has been busier than expected so it got pushed to the back burner.
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Powerflite
Posted 2018-12-13 7:19 PM (#575197 - in reply to #575066)
Subject: Re: 55 300 Vin #1 and 58 300D stick Norm Thatcher



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That darn employment is always getting in my way too.

Edited by Powerflite 2018-12-13 7:20 PM
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