Hello everyone! I'm a 22 year old car enthusiast that's always loved classics and just purchased my first old Mopar! It's a 1968 Chrysler New Yorker 2 door hard top with the 440 and I have a few questions. So the car apparently just needs a carburetor and I've seen a few people recommend a 750cfm carb from Holley or Edelbrock but I'm looking for someone who has experience with the 440 that could lead me in the right direction on a decent carb to get the car on the road again! The cheaper the better just something that won't starve my engine or anything. Also if anyone has any info on where I could find a 68 New Yorker front bumper and front left quarter? Thanks so much! - River
My First Project Car. 68 New Yorker 2 door. Help Needed!
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Cazman
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Carbs are not that hard to rebuild. It might be a good experience for you. That is if the carb is still there and rebuildable.
If you go to another carb you will start to run into linkage issues and choke options. For your first try, I would recommend keeping everything the same before changing to other aftermarket parts. We all know that one change leads to many more downstream.
There are shops that can sell you the right carb rebuild kit and give you advice or they can rebuild it for you. That's my advice for where you are with the car.
If you go to another carb you will start to run into linkage issues and choke options. For your first try, I would recommend keeping everything the same before changing to other aftermarket parts. We all know that one change leads to many more downstream.
There are shops that can sell you the right carb rebuild kit and give you advice or they can rebuild it for you. That's my advice for where you are with the car.
Cazman
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oh yea. Nice job saving a classic!
Congrats, 68 is my favorite Slab side. Sorry, I can't help you with parts but I can tell you the 750cfm carb is what was used on the 440HP so you wouldn't need to go that big on an E85 (Fender Tag) 440. IMO, I would think you get get away with 600 cfm.
Here is a member, @Dana in Youngstown OH who owns a carb shop. I'm sure he can be very helpful.
Just Bought A Carburetor Shop
https://www.carburetorrestorationyoungstownoh.com/
Just Bought A Carburetor Shop
https://www.carburetorrestorationyoungstownoh.com/
live4theking
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The standard 68 440 in a New Yorker came with a 625 CFM Holley from the factory. Plenty stout with that, these are not race cars, they got too much meat on their bones for that. I was actually watching the CL listing for this car.
For a front fender you can call on Murray Park in Tiffin OH.
For a front fender you can call on Murray Park in Tiffin OH.
Xenon
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And here is another vote for DANA..
https://www.carburetorrestorationyoungstownoh.com/
https://www.carburetorrestorationyoungstownoh.com/
Thanks! But it doesn't have a carburetor with it currently. So unfortunately I'll need to purchase something different. Thanks everyone for your opinions!
Dsertdog
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Someone many years ago gave me the sage advice that it's always easier to tune a small carb "up" than a big carb "down".
Based on that I'd recommend the 650 cfm Carter AVS. You can always go bigger when you build that monster stroker and change gears
Based on that I'd recommend the 650 cfm Carter AVS. You can always go bigger when you build that monster stroker and change gears
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GOLDMYN
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this is the size you need, don't forget, you will need the linkage adapter to fit this carb; EDELBROCK CARBURETOR 1806 S 650CFM | eBay
GOLDMYN
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GOLDMYN
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post some more pix when you get time
My trim is trashed on the right side of the car. It's all gotta come off. I'll fill any holes and go trim less. I've seen a few 68 New ports without trim and they look great. I'd rather not spend over a grand for some old trim.
Wildbunch02
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If you want to stay original and minimize any alterations contact Dave at Woodruff Carb, he is the same fellow that everyone else is recommending @Dana. He might have an original core that he can rebuild for you, which would make it easier when it comes to the linkages. He has done 2 carbs for me, I think his prices are great, and more importantly he stands behind his work.
Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress.
Eric
Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress.
Eric
JC68vert300
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First, I have to say for a 22 year old, you certainly have good taste for a classic car. The 1968 Chrysler New Yorker coupe was certainly on my top 10 shopping list when I found my '68 300. For some reason I am always pulled in by the '67/68 300. New Yorkers and Imperials. Yours looks like a nice project, good luck with it. The c-body guys on this forum will a great help to you. An excellent resource for technical info., installation and parts help. There are no stupid questions, you didn't grow up with these cars like some of us did!
My stock 440 came with a 1406 600 cfm carb and it ran and runs great. What ever you do do not over carb it. You will pay in around town stop and go. I researched this as when I bought the car I was shocked it had such a small carb on such a big displacement engine.. Looking at data sheets from Edelbrock at what rpms it would become a restriction it was around 6300 rpm's and up. I wouldn't go there with my old engine and if you have other things that need attention on your car you shouldn't either. Just my opinion and good luck with her!!!
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
I have a 1969 440 HP carter AVS with a cracked mounting tad. Dana has a replacement for it and is the best guy around to rebuild it for you.
I'd take $35.00 and shipping for the carb.
