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Thank you!

Thank you for your opinion. The current owner bought it like this. Started to see if it is complete, which it is. But he just doesn´t have the time to build it. Since we have no clue what these models go for I thought I´d ask here. The figures you mention sounds fair to me. I´ll pass your info!

Asking for a acquaintance. This car is in the Netherlands (Europe). Owner has too many projects, and is considering selling this one, instead of building it. A 1964 New Yorker wagon. 413 engine. "Fresh" paintjob from few years ago, but car still needs to be put together. He has all the parts...

Thanks for this information guys, that all makes sense. I figured to first check the bulbs, and power to them, and their grounds. Since removing the lenses on this car might cause damage, I will first check if the backup lightswitch (in console) sends power to the bulbs. And go from there...

Ok, car is on supports and almost against te wall. Working on axle, brakes and underside of car. Backup lights, cannot really see them in the current position. Was wondering how to change bulbs on them since they don´t work. I see two holes in the lens. Are there screws in there somewhere? Or...

Thank you Vaanth. I will pass this info along.

About this bypass, question for a friend (67Belvedere), why this bypass? Only familiar with the thermostat function.

Yes I think David Freiburger wrestled one in, in a episode. I used a Jack, my bad back doesn't allow me to do this stuff by hand anymore. The magnet, stick, Loctite and grease might just work. I will give it a try John. Thanks!

Well pulled the diff (wow heavy MF), and found the lost thrust spacer on the bottom of the housing. Now, how to get these spacers, or a replacement set (probably needed because of pin) back in place, without dissasembly of the whole differential?

Still I wonder, why does the "locked with pin" spacer disconnect from that center piece? And in my case follow the pulled axle. Sticks to it because of the thick diff oil?

Now that I did some research online, it seems that a shop is not needed. Will indeed need to pull the carrier because the other spacer is nowhere to be seen in the other axle pipe. Probably somewhere in the housing. I figure that loose spacer could do some harm to the gears when left there...

Interesting; How I Do It, Sure Grip Spacer Pin and;

Yes it does. Since many advice staying with the original bearings (which look still look good), the differential will have to come out. I think replacing the pin is above my wrenching skills. And will ask a Moparshop if they will do this job for me.

Aha! Looks like the lock pin broke off. So the differential needs to be removed I presume?

Ok, I pulled both axles of our 67 New Yorker. For inspection and freshening up. Good thing I did, oil seals need to be replaced. Pulling the right side axle however, a small part came along and fell to the floor when the axle came out. I fear it is something which belongs in the differential...