Author: 70NewY’ER

Driveshaft Balancing

Hello all. A while back I purchased a new rear end dropout unit for my New Yorker. A 3.23 to be exact. Does the driveshaft have to be balanced again after installing the new dropout? Or can I just install the new dropout and be on my way? Thanks!

Engine Bogging?

Hello everyone. I own a 1970 Chrysler New Yorker with a 440 i had rebuilt in the summer of last year. I put a new Holley 4160 Street Warrior carb on it back in November. All was fine up until recently. 2 weeks when i was on the highway I stomped on the gas pedal (fully depressed) at around 50 mph and let off at around 90 mph. The engine started to bog and rev down with the pedal pinned so I let off. I tried again at around the same starting speed of 50 mph. The car didn’t bog. Fast forward…

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Rear Brake Trouble

Hello all. I have a ’68 Newport with drum brakes all around. 2 3/4" up front and 2 1/2" in the rear. I had the brakes redone about a year ago. New master, wheel cylinders, hoses, shoes, hardware, wheel bearings, etc. I noticed that whenever I…

New to the C Body Forum

Hello all. I recently created this account to get more in touch with everyone on the forum. I always surf the forum once in a while to see what’s for sale and to check out some of your rides. Here are a couple of pictures of my New Yorker. This car bel…