72 newyorker 73 fury

[straightjob]

Good morning gents , just purchased a 72 Newyorker and a 73 fury . I had to grab them before some non C-body person got to them , They have been sitting for 25 years and of course no keys! My question is is that i have the original dealer invoices for these cars .The new yorker has the key codes on the invoice the fury does not. Can i get the keys cut for the New yorker cut from a lock smith with the codes? I have to get them on dollies just to get them on a flat bed without . The fury is eay to load but the newyorker is in the corner of the garage anf it would be a heck of alot easier if i could steer it out ! I have to move thses after the big snow we are having today and tomorrow so Tuesdays the day any advice would help. I have 4 c bodies so i dont know what im going to do with these .The newyorker is near mint only option is A/C has a 440 sure grip 99000 miles and is straight as an arrow . The fury has quarter rust and some dents and has a 360 with A/C . Im hauling these out of NYC . The C-body disease is alive and well in me!

 

[Boydsdodge]

Remove the the door lock tumbler from door, it is awkward but can be done. Then take the tumbler to lock smith to have key cut. Have you looked all over the car for a hidden key? Small magnetic box behind bumpers, fenders etc.
I have found key boxes while working on cars I have owned many years later.
Great looking cars. Please keep us informed of your progress and the cars.

 

[Just Carbs]

That concrete floor looks to be in decent condition.
I would bet the black beauty rolls around easy enough after you disconnect the shift rod and put your dollies under the front. Three people should be enough muscle.

 

[71Polara383]

Did you get the black car for 100 bucks like the FB post said?

Nice saves!

 

[straightjob]

99

 

[straightjob]

That concrete floor looks to be in decent condition.
I would bet the black beauty rolls around easy enough after you disconnect the shift rod and put your dollies under the front. Three people should be enough muscle.

Found a guy to make the IG keys!

 

[straightjob]

Did you get the black car for 100 bucks like the FB post said?

Nice saves!

They are time capsules have all the dealer paperwork and buil sheets

 

[ayilar]

Congrats @straightjob -- glad to know that those cars are in your good hands.

When you have a chance to post the fender tags and initial order sheets, could you please do so? Look forward to hearing more about them.

 

[straightjob]

Congrats @straightjob -- glad to know that those cars are in your good hands.

When you have a chance to post the fender tags and initial order sheets, could you please do so? Look forward to hearing more about them.

Absolutely I’ll have them home Tuesday we are having a snow event today and tomorrow ugh

 

[ayilar]

Absolutely I’ll have them home Tuesday we are having a snow event today and tomorrow ugh

Thank you! I did not see them in the FB ad (Brooklyn, NY). @69CoronetRT should be very happy to see the tags, build sheets, and order sheets.

Look forward to hearing more about the recovery process. For the 1972 NYer, you may find my Buttercup restoration page and the 1972 Chrysler Thread useful.

 

[straightjob]

Thank you! I did not see them in the FB ad (Brooklyn, NY). @69CoronetRT should be very happy to see the tags, build sheets, and order sheets.

Look forward to hearing more about the recovery process. For the 1972 NYer, you may find my Buttercup restoration page and the 1972 Chrysler Thread useful.

Wow it’s beautiful I ordered alot the parts I’ll keep you posted

 

[cuda hunter]

Awesome cars and a great price.
Makes me sad for buying a parts car with most of it gone, for way more than that price.
Can't wait to see more pics and follow along.
Especially curious to see all the factory documents including the key code. Makes me very curious of that subject.

 

[volaredon]

I've pulled the steering wheel and popped the lock out before so I could unlock the steering, easy and doesn't take long at all.

 

[straightjob]

I've pulled the steering wheel and popped the lock out before so I could unlock the steering, easy and doesn't take long at all.

i have keys for the 72 how hard is it to pull the column cylinder?

 

[volaredon]

If you have the keys you shouldn't have to but it's easy anyway

 

[Boydsdodge]

Not too difficult, some patients and tools, steering wheel puller, screw drivers, snap ring pliers, needle nose. etc.. These pics are from a 73 B-body, but should give you an idea.

 

[cuda hunter]

@straightjob If you have the keys, why can't you get the steering to unlock? Is the ignition switch stuck?

 

[Just Carbs]

i have keys for the 72 how hard is it to pull the column cylinder?

I don't understand the need to pull the cylinder if you have the ignition key?

But, I yanked my 72 new Yorker with a slide hammer, slide the new cylinder and key right on in. Because I didn't want to mess with the column innards. It was a 15-minute job.

I drilled the slot to accept a large screw. It was an easy straight forward deal. A little screw that fit into the slot would not bite into the slot and hold for the pull for me. Then things need to be lined up to put the new cylinder in.
The slide hammer breaks off the little hidden security tab that you would press in to remove the lock cylinder. Be sure to retrieve the tiny broken off tab. The one that you would otherwise need to remove the wheel to get to so tab can be pressed for release.

 

[volaredon]

I can be in there to undo the ignition lock ("key switch") in about 10 minutes without destroying the original. Pop the steering wheel off is the worst part of the whole thing

 

[Just Carbs]

I can be in there to undo the ignition lock ("key switch") in about 10 minutes without destroying the original. Pop the steering wheel off is the worst part of the whole thing

I've gone in when I had to. Turn signal, horn, cruise, old cracked wires. The usual stuff.