Recent content by KcImperial

The hitch is aftermarket. That bumper extension itself is a factory option. The hole where the trailer hitch is sticking though would have originally been the reverse light.

Mike McCandless bought that a few years back, not sure if he still owns it or not.

Without a dyno, dragstrip timeslips, or some other scientific calculation, everything is just guesses and opinions. When I put the headers on I also put the bigger exhaust and glasspacks too. It definitely sounded louder so that must mean it now runs stronger too? I guess that's at least 50 HP...

Performance?? It's a stock drivetrain in a big ol' honking New Yorker. It can do triple digit speeds on the highway and still get single digit MPG's around town! I installed the full length headers with 2.5in exhaust for their aesthetics and sound. The top picture I posted above is the stock...

I have the full length Hedman 78030 headers on my 1967 New Yorker with a 440. I had to unbolt the motor mounts and raise the engine about an inch, then they slipped right in. I did not have to dimple or dent any tubes for clearance. I was also able to keep the original OEM starter too. The...

That's great! I'll have to try that one next time.

I'm usually not a nice guy when approached about my cars in public. I don't care about "educating the public" or "reliving their memories". I'm usually just trying to get gas or run an errand. About the only exception is if someone calls out using the right make or model such as "Hey, nice...

Several have touched on similar points already in this thread, but here's my opinion anyway. Select original survivors and fully restored C bodies have increased in some value. That increase has been because of the higher prices and lower availability of the more desirable cars (muscle cars...

As Sixtyf said, the trim and grill doesn't match for a New Yorker. Here's pics of a New Yorker for comparison The grill is completely different and it does not have the side spear trim Also notice the gill trim on the quarter panel. This is the easiest was to spot any New Yorker from 57-62...

I'm not knowledgeable with the exports at all. I believe the lower trim model for the Mexican market was called the "Kingsway". Here's a 2 door version Dodge Kingsway Commercial Utility in "The Blue Iguana"

And it's a LeBaron!! 1 of only 538 hardtops that year. It looks stunning!

That is actually a Newport not a New Yorker. It will have the 361 cu in engine not a 413. Sadly, it's going to hard to find anyone interested in it other than a parts car.

I agree $2789 isn't exactly pocket change today. But, what 2010 or 2011 car can I buy today for less than $3K that's in Fair to Good condition? And, what should I feel about protecting it for prosperity? Another interesting comparison - If $375 in 1966 = $2,789 in 2016 and the respective...

Is it a 2 door or 4 door? Hardtop or pillared sedan? I've never seen or heard of a manual transmission in a New Yorker but I don't follow the 62's that closely. I thought manual transmissions were mostly used in the 300's and Newports.

Great find! I think it's also an interesting commentary about the desirability of Forwardlook cars in the later 1960's through the 1980's. This Dodge should have sold new for around $2300-$2400. Only being worth $375 5 years later is barely holding 15% of it's value. It could also be assumed...