Author: TURBOFIRE

I have for sale my 1968 New Yorker. I have enjoyed this beautiful car for two summers and it is time for someone else to enjoy it. Fill free to ask questions. I will be checking in on occasion. Or you can contact me at 812-264-1272. The car is located …

Looking for a 742 third member. I am looking for 3.55 ratio with suregrip. Would consider either a TM that is set up and ready to install or a TM that needs set up. LMK

Okay, I have a couple of questions. I understand that the three main castings have different pinion diameters. I understand that axle shafts are axle shafts. My car has a 742 with 2.76 open ratio. I want to either buy or have a new third member built with 3.55 sure grip. Question #1 – If I have a 742, do I need to build or buy another 742 to replace it or can a buy a 489?
Question #2 – Will the U-joint/drive shaft work fine if I do find another third member that is not a 742?
Question #3 -…

8 3/4″ third members

Okay, my 440 is original to the car. It has an ABF on it now, but the carb is not original to the car. The car is a ’68 and the carb is a ’70 I believe. I carb has a miss or dead spot in it. Not sure if this is due to the lack of use or something else. I really do not know much about the carb. Question is, should I figure out exactly what I have and rebuild it or should I purchase an aftermarket carb to replace it with? I like the original appearance of the carb I have, but more interested…

What carb for my 440?

So, I take my car to a locate Wheel/ tire joint to get some new wheels for my car. I ordered and paid for a new set of wheels and tires. They have came in and are ready to have them installed. I have had the car at their shop three times now and still haven’t gotten the wheels mounted. The first excuse was they had the wrong diameter lug nuts. Then it was that pre 1970 Chryslers had left hand studs on the drivers side. You guys can confirm that if it’s true. Then it was the studs were not…

’68 NYer wheel studs

Hi all. New to the forum. New to owning a Mopar as well. I bought this beauty after viewing it on E-bay. It was for sale local to me and I was able to get it bought after the auction didn’t meet its reserve. I thought I would show some pics. The wheels are going bye bye! I have some 18″ Ridlers ordered and they will be installed Friday. I will post some of the beast after the new wheels are installed. Car is all original, 440 auto with 742, third member, 8.75″ rear. I believe the mileage to…

My ’68 New Yorker

I’m an HVAC service technician. I am a member of Local #20 Sheet Metal Workers. My hobbies are cars and poker.

Location: Terre Haute, In.

I should add that I am the proud owner of a 1968, 2 door New Yorker.