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  1. Isaiah Estrada

    A bit Rough...

    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
  2. Isaiah Estrada

    A bit Rough...

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

    2023 the year of no progress for the ‘68

    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...
  4. Isaiah Estrada

    2023 the year of no progress for the ‘68

    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...
  5. Isaiah Estrada

    2023 the year of no progress for the ‘68

    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
  6. Isaiah Estrada

    2023 the year of no progress for the ‘68

    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...
  7. Isaiah Estrada

    2023 the year of no progress for the ‘68

    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 /...
  8. Isaiah Estrada

    2023 the year of no progress for the ‘68

    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.
  9. Isaiah Estrada

    2023 the year of no progress for the ‘68

    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...
  10. Isaiah Estrada

    2023 the year of no progress for the ‘68

    Thank you all for the support and advice! I know my life’s changes as of late have all been great ones and I can only thank god for the blessings he’s given me. I have a beautiful wife, a home for us and a baby boy aka a future Mopar enthusiast on the way!! Things at the moment (as I’ve...
  11. Isaiah Estrada

    2023 the year of no progress for the ‘68

    As 2023 comes to a close, I must lament the fact that my 68 looks pretty much the same way it did exactly a year ago. Only, a lot more dusty and crusty from sitting. 2023 was a wild and busy year! When I got the new job at Okonite in January - it sent me in a downward spiral in terms of having...
  12. Isaiah Estrada

    Life updates + more progress on the ‘68 New Yorker

    Yesterday was the perfect day for painting, so I took a flap wheel, wire wheel and sandpaper and went to town on this ugly driveline! I had 2, but one was broken. We ended up just using the one on the left in this pic. Reconditioned with new U Joints as seen in post #1 of this thread. After...
  13. Isaiah Estrada

    Life updates + more progress on the ‘68 New Yorker

    Thank you! I’ve definitely been checking out some really good places. We have a whole shop in Santa Maria dedicated to vintage VW’s too. The owner Ryan has a gorgeous 1950 split window bug, right hand drive! Is a rag top and sits on Porsche alloys. Really cool 70’s-80’s lowered Cali Bug look...
  14. Isaiah Estrada

    Life updates + more progress on the ‘68 New Yorker

    I’ve been a little quiet on the forums, life has been a bit of a whirlwind the last month! Unfortunately my uncle (mom’s brother) passed away so young at only 47. He was an absolute car nut himself, however he didn’t own any classics besides his cherished 1974 Super Beetle. The family couldn’t...
  15. Isaiah Estrada

    Metal work on the 68!

    Luckily my dad works at the local metal / steel supplier. I was able to get a large 18 gauge sheet to use for the work needed. Our latest task at hand has been the roof. It was a bad combo of the vinyl trapping moisture, crud stuffed between the headliner and roof and the notorious rust on the...
  16. Isaiah Estrada

    Metal work on the 68!

    You know, people always talk about CALIFORNIA CARS being the rust free ones. Unfortunately mine (which has always been a CA car from what we know) had some pretty bad rust in multiple areas. Granted, sitting outside for 40 years in the desert did it no good. When I say desert, I don’t mean a...
  17. Isaiah Estrada

    She’s ready for a drivetrain!

    Thank you so much! It means a lot to hear comments like these, especially in times when I’ve felt discouraged with this car. I definitely jumped staight into the deep end with this one, but seeing progress as time goes by is extremely rewarding. I can’t wait to do a photo dump of all the before...
  18. Isaiah Estrada

    She’s ready for a drivetrain!

    It was a hard decision, and I really wouldn’t have preferred it myself… but this car is never going to be a full “show” car (¿maybe someday?) It’s just going to be a REALLY clean cruiser. My idea behind flat black, is the fact that it is easy to touch up in case anything ever gets messed up...
  19. Isaiah Estrada

    She’s ready for a drivetrain!

    Thank you! Oh yeah, the future wife was less than thrilled at the idea of selling this NY’er LOL. Thanks pal!! I forget that there are other C Bodies local to me… I’d really like to see how this baby would do on the grade. We have some friends up in Paso, might be nice to take it up there. Has...
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