Recent content by JimmyG

Just a thought, the '64 New Yorker that is listed for parting out may have springs and a front sway bar of interest to you. You will also need the strut rods too as they are much larger than the non-bar cars and act as bar attachment points. Apparently my Direct Message option is no longer...

The torsion bar length would need careful measurement prior to doing that, as the 61 has a different mounting member and I suspect bar length than later C bodies. Measure twice,...cut once!

It occurs to me that fuel is getting less friendly towards our big blocks, and expensive in the higher octane,...so, grab a set of the old closed heads off of a 361/413. Machine the valve size to the larger valves, use the shim gasket, dual exhaust, an 800-850 carb (I used Edelbrock), 36 degrees...

Okay, so this is quite a surprise! I have the exact same car and have been doing a considerable amount of work on it in my spare time for several years. Heavier springs were on the wagons and on the cop cars. I find the spring change improves the ride. The shackle rubbers are probably shot and...

I have used Herb's interior paints in the past with really good outcomes that lasted well. Also if you are doing a 60 or 61 Chrysler in white, be advised that those two years are a different color whites, even though they look the same, and will only become apparent after you spray them side by...

Yes, just keep an eye on the alignment spikes and screw positions (usually the same), and the pressure pattern the backing makes on the door panel from being squished against it.

I have used B body armrests many times with success. I have also repaired large damaged areas with Liquid Vinyl Patch. The package says that it is for small repairs, but with care they can do much larger areas. Be sure to trim any dried, hardened or upturned vinyl surrounding the damaged area...

Mr. Mobile parts, just a thought: A collage is also defined as a "combination or collection of various things". Seems to fit, doesn't it?

Carbs are like color, you just have to pick the right one for YOU! Happy motoring.

I have seen this before. Unfortunately there was a period where some installers though that it was good "insurance" to lay a bead on the caps,....never liked it personally, but as stated, I have seen it before. Darn chevvy guys!

I have used Edelbrocks on small and big block Chrysler for eons,...probably 15 different engines and projects. I have yet to see one fail, leak, need maintenance worth mentioning, or be too expensive to run. Frankly, pick the size you want, drop it on, and away you go. If you want to tune it...

In '98 I hauled my family and our hardtop trailer to the west coast,...over 7,000 miles in my 68 Newport 383. When I go back I was seriously down on 2 cylinders. I tossed on a set of post '74 heads and continued enjoying the car. They worked great. Loss of compression, sure, but not enough to...

Regarding the return spring, just a reminder that many of them were the double spring (mid-70's) with a smaller one inside the larger one, as opposed to the single one from the previous generations. Both ended up hooked on to the throttle stud. These are also available as they fit "B" bodies...

Thank you.

Thank you. I will investigate.