Just bought a 78 New Yorker

[Mr C]

Another Formal factoid: The double wide trim to cover the skirts on 78NYBs is "Newport" stuff. The Imperial/ NYB wheel opening trim is the narrow, more refined look.

But you probably already knew that...

 

[commando1]

you probably already knew that...

No,actually ...lol

 

[69CoronetRT]

Another Formal factoid: The double wide trim to cover the skirts on 78NYBs is "Newport" stuff. The Imperial/ NYB wheel opening trim is the narrow, more refined look.

But you probably already knew that...

Trying to learn something here....are we talking the molding listed as 10-7-14 on the three pictures?

 

[Hunny Bunny]

WOW WHAT A LOVELY LADY!!!

Reminds me of the 2D 75 Ralley Sport package I lost to an arsonist in S.F.

 

[commando1]

WOW WHAT A LOVELY LADY!!!

Reminds me of the 2D 75 Ralley Sport package I lost to an arsonist in S.F.

Welcome.. Nice car

 

[6PKRTSE]

Nice score. I run my 74 with and without the fender skirts. Depending on my mood.

 

[Mr C]

Trying to learn something here....are we talking the molding listed as 10-7-14 on the three pictures?

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I am referring to trim pieces no. 1 in the diagrams and the piece that is not in those diagrams that was used around the rear wheel opening on non-skirt Chrysler Formals.

These pieces...double wide with black paint separating the chrome. Newport trim seen only on Newports 74-77. The Newport trim was used on the non-skirt 78 NYBs.

All Chrysler Formals that had no skirts got Newport trim.

All Chrysler Formal skirts had the thin "Imperial" trim...even if they were on a Newport:

with the brief exception of the 74-75 NY skirts which had the broad stainless treatment. I don't have a close up of a skirt only, but you get the idea:

 

[commando1]

ooomph. That triple Burgundy got a rise out of me

 

[CleverUserName]

Very nice find. I have a 1978 NYer Brougham that I have been working on for several years if you have any questions. My major project was to replaced the Lean Burn system with an Edelbrock carb and an electronic ignition.

As for the power windows, other than an electrical issue, it may be the grease in the window motors is preventing movement. Look on this site for instructions - comments on how to remove the power window motors and replace the lubricant - grease in the motor / gear housing. I had to do that for all four of my windows and replace the plastic gear in one of them.

If you need assistance with with the windshield wiper plastic cam to a metal fabricated fix, I posted a thread awhile ago with instructions.

Just around the corner from you here in IL.

Steve

I’m new to the forum, not sure how to navigate. I have a 1978 New Yorker Brougham and I am trying to remove pass front door motor ( I believe the plastic gears are in need of replacement) My regulator and motor assembly were held in with crush style rivets, I have drilled them out and the assembly is loose inside the door, but I can’t figure out how to get the little plastic out of the guide channels in order to remove the assembly? Is there a trick? I have got the one bottom roller free but the two uppers won’t come free. Do I need to remove the glass, or is there a way to release them that I can’t figure out?