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  1. Gavin Jeffrey

    Fender Skirt Parting Ways

    Hi, all the pins are there and go into the holes, lock lever pushes up and locks in over the tab, and it is locking in at other end of lever at top of wheel opening. So to me it all seems fine, the lever must be gradually lifting its way up maybe through vibration when driving ?? Gavin.
  2. Gavin Jeffrey

    Fender Skirt Parting Ways

    Hi, I have an issue i need to solve quickly. I was driving along a freeway a couple of weeks ago and whilst traveling at speed the right fender skirt (spat) decided to come off the car and slide down the road badly damaging the paint on the spat, luckily no dents bus badly scratched up. I...
  3. Gavin Jeffrey

    Magnum Wheels Help

    Hi, I am wanting to put a new set of Magnum wheels (vintique wheels) on my 1968 New Yorker. It has factory Budd disc brakes and factory 15 " wheels. I tried a new magnum rim on the front but was hitting the big Budd caliper ??? Can you fit Magnums to these cars with the Budd brakes. Any help...
  4. Gavin Jeffrey

    Budd disc brake parts needed

    Yes they list as a LH and RH, the only difference is where the bleeder screw goes, all you do is order 2 of same side of what stock they have, take out bleeder and small brass feral that sits in hole where brake line goes in and switch around, it worked for me, calipers are identical both sides.
  5. Gavin Jeffrey

    Budd disc brake parts needed

    Hi, The parts for Bud disc brakes are hard to find and expensive as i found out recently. I rebuilt my Budd system on my 68 New Yorker, my rotors were worn out, leaking rusted calipers and worn lower ball joints (Budd system has different lower ball joints) So after lots of research and help of...
  6. Gavin Jeffrey

    Magnum 500 wheel issues

    Thanks for everyone's input, I have the factory steel rims and factory disc brake hubcaps on the car, i do like the original look but the Magnums just pop. Looks like i will be keeping the stock rims and caps. Gavin
  7. Gavin Jeffrey

    Magnum 500 wheel issues

    Hi, I am wanting to put a set of Magnum 500 wheels on my 68 New Yorker, i am looking at the Vintique ones, i can buy them locally here, I tried a 15 x 7 but it fouls on the factory Budd calipers. Is there a Magnum wheel that will clear the caliper in 15 x7 or 15 x 6, Also the Ford rims are...
  8. Gavin Jeffrey

    Rear brakes hanging on

    Hi, I have just completed my full rebuild of my disc (BUDD) and drum brakes on my 68 New Yorker NOTE.. I used two left Budd calipers and just swapped the bleeder and brass feral to the other hole on one caliper which gave me a left and right) The brakes are working well apart from an issue with...
  9. Gavin Jeffrey

    HELP NEEDED....

    Hi, Thanks for the information, i just looked at mine and yes it looks like they interchange, have you done this before and found it worked.
  10. Gavin Jeffrey

    HELP NEEDED....

    I buy a bit from Rock, they don't have RH in stock, seems RH is the one no one has, plenty of LH reconditioned around. how much for a RH core
  11. Gavin Jeffrey

    HELP NEEDED....

    Sorry it is the LEFT side i need not right
  12. Gavin Jeffrey

    HELP NEEDED....

    Hi, I have nearly completed my restoration of the factory Budd brakes on my 68 Chrysler New Yorker, I have fitted a nice pair of used rotors, rebuilt my bottom ball joints so it is nearly done. I ordered a pair of reconditioned Budd calipers from Summit Racing, i received the Left side caliper...
  13. Gavin Jeffrey

    Brake Parts

    I have been going through the same problems with the Budd system on my 68 New Yorker. My rotors were worn under size, and one had deep grooves from someone running out of pads at some point. My calipers were a mess, pitted bores and the brakes hanging on but not leaking. I think it was the 50...
  14. Gavin Jeffrey

    Stainless trim WANTED

    Hi guys, I am looking for the left front door lower stainless trim (main piece on lower part of door) for a 68 Chrysler New Yorker 4 door. I have mine but it has a number of creases in it, so looking for a nice straight piece. Let me know what you have. Stay safe. Gavin Australia.
  15. Gavin Jeffrey

    My 'C' Body

    Hi, That was Fletch from Shannon's insurance here in Australia, it was in fact a 67 New Yorker.
  16. Gavin Jeffrey

    My 'C' Body

    Hi, The color is Mist Turquoise
  17. Gavin Jeffrey

    My 'C' Body

    Hi guys, Thought i would share an update on my 68 New Yorker, I purchased the car here in Australia back in January and drove it 700 km home trouble free. Since then i have had some minor rust repaired and a full repaint in it's factory color, apart from door jams which are nice. New sail...
  18. Gavin Jeffrey

    Brake Calipers

    Hi, Anyone here purchased the remanufactured Budd brake calipers (Cardone) from say Summit. I am thinking of getting a pair to replace my badly pitted ones on my 68 New Yorker I can re sleeve mine but here in Australia they want $100 per bore, $400 a caliper, that's without pistons and seals...
  19. Gavin Jeffrey

    Brakes

    Hi, what are your used ones like, are they ok or need machining, will they take a machining and be in spec. how much are you asking, i only need one really. Any help greatly appreciated Gavin
  20. Gavin Jeffrey

    Brakes

    Hi guys, I am chasing front rotors for my Budd disc brakes on my 68 New Yorker, i know they are hard to find. I found them in an old search and that Summit Racing had them listed, it was mentioned on this forum some time ago. This is there part # TSB-23077AA1A Are the ones listed at Summit...
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