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IF the factory wiring in my car was nice enough to be saved / untouched - I wouldn’t have even thought of this upgrade. However, it was so badly botched and even eaten away in some parts by mice - it’s easier to do it the way we are about to! Makes me realize that this car was probably parked...

Oh that’s the plan! Much like my wife, this car will have many sets of shoes :lol: My dream set of wire wheels has to be The Cragar Starwire! They’d even look sharp on white letter tires, just like this That would be a very period correct / true late ‘70s early ‘80s Lowrider look. A lot of...

I feel like I’m beginning to see the light at the end of this very long tunnel finally. She’s starting to come together! Currently my dash is away and getting re-wired. More than likely going to replace the dated Mopar fuse block with a modern “blade” style fuse block. It’d make the car a lot...

My bad Stan, I shouldn’t be quick to jump into defense! However, I do know the general attitude here towards a lowered C Isn’t always a positive one - lol. I do want everyone to know however how much I love and respect these cars - which is why in my vision I’m going to do my best to let the car...

Yes! I had to learn the hard way. I don’t care anymore though. I love my car, and although it’s not all original - it’s going to look good and function well!

Current status on the 68! It is ready to be driven. The heater box is close to being done. I’m working on trying to figure out a few things, like how to keep the linkage free and not bind up. The plan is to install the heater box before dropping the dash in place. I have basically all...

The typical attitude in the Mopar world is pretty much bleak towards any Mopar that isn’t bone stock and the way it came from the factory. Don’t expect nice comments or even support from a lot of the people who roam these forums. Aside from the hate a car like mine gets here, the info available...

The good news Stan is, unlike most who post here for 3 months asking dumb questions about lowering a C Body and then leave and sell there car is I’ve been plugging away at mine for 4 years. I’ve got every intention of enjoying the car fully as well as keeping things as tasteful as I can. Lowered...

Newport, New Yorker and even the 300 are pretty much identical cars with different trim packages. The Newport is an awesome car still, and the 383 is no slouch. Winds up like a small block but has all the power of a big block. I’d love to build one of those motors someday. There’s a Newport on...

Although I’d consider myself attached to the 68, I’d sell it in a heartbeat if someone offered me the right money for it so I could buy my real dream car, a 62 Chrysler. Though, letting this 68 go would hurt since I’ve done everything to basically mechanically restore it! This is my vision for...

Oh yes, I’m glad I could be of some inspiration! I’ve taken far too long of a break away from the New Yorker. I’m only 23, but already I’m married and have a kid on the way! So now I’ve resumed work on the car and I’m plugging away at making it a driver by summer at the very least. This car was...

Yep! A New Yorker, but I wasn’t a fan of the New Yorker trim, so I opted for the Newport / 300 style for my interior and I ended up with all kinds of interior parts and even some exterior Newport stuff iirc. There’s a whole lot, and I’ve been trying to get rid of it for a long time lol

I have a TON of 68 parts. Let me know if and what you need.

It’s true, the car has gotten a lot of criticism and hate from purists but at the end of the day the car ain’t worth much and was gonna be sent to the crusher anyways! I saved it, and I’m making it look way nicer than most of the 2 door New Yorkers that get turned into ugly “muscle cars” with...

Well no matter what anyone says, the car is staying. I’m going to finish it and I’m going to drive it. Although it’s true I’m left with little at the end of each week, it’s cause i have my priorities set straight. I save enough for the family, rent and yes - even some for the car. I’ll decide...

Good thinking Lee! Here’s the link to my thread (which needs some serious updating) :c Abandoned for 40 years: 1968 New Yorker 2 DR

The best part of the car is that it is currently stored in a garage at my friend’s shop. I am not being charged rent out of his own kindness, which has been a big help. Per my wiring guy, he thinks we should have the car ready to roll by the summer. With his help I believe it to be true. My...

Yes, everything is in tact and in great shape. I’m not doing it myself or sending it off. A friend of mine is a wiring wizard and has done work on a lot of the lowriders cruising town. He’s real precise and likes to make everything look good as well as function well. Starting with the dash /...

Although I slacked off basically all of 2023, I’m gonna hit it as hard as I can this year. I truly believe I will get to take this car on her maiden voyage this year. Biggest thing now is the wiring getting done by a pro and someone I trust.

Thankfully I got almost all of the “expensive” stuff squared away. Maybe even went overkill. Rebuilt 440, rebuilt 727 trans with a Transgo TF2 kit inside, suspension entirely rebuilt, new brakes and hardware on all 4 corners, upgraded stock drums up front to 1972 C Body brakes. Rebuilt brake...