My New Obsession

[MarkS]

I am totally new to the Mopar Community. I've been a Ford guy forever. But... I just picked up this '65 New Yorker on the way to the crusher. I couldn't help myself, she is Big and Bodacious. She's got a 413. My son in law is a certified mechanic, and we've spent a few weekends covering the basics; ignition, fuel pump, alternator, & plugs. Then, he was able to get her on the road yesterday. I've been at work so I haven't had the chance yet but I'm dying to get home so I can do so soon. just thought I'd post some pics here. as we make progress.

 

[MarkS]

This pic is from the day I towed her home. She was filthy. It's amazing what a good wash will do. I'm going to wash again soon and put a coat of wax on her (God only knows when the last one was).
There a couple of things that I know right now I'll need to get.
1. I need a new hood (Beyond help),
2. the seats are out of something else?!?! I'll post a picture of that soon, it currently has a pillow top style split bench up front with Power drivers (it works). Every picture of I've seen shows a power bench. I'm not sure if the previous owner redid all the tracks? or what. any thoughts?
A couple of general questions...
I have two push button floor switches, one is the brights. what's the other? is it the cruise control (Autopilot)? how does it work?
just below the wipers is a rotary switch with numbers. I have no idea what it is.

 

[bluefury361]

I am totally new to the Mopar Community. I've been a Ford guy forever. But... I just picked up this '65 New Yorker on the way to the crusher. I couldn't help myself, she is Big and Bodacious. She's got a 413. My son in law is a certified mechanic, and we've spent a few weekends covering the basics; ignition, fuel pump, alternator, & plugs. Then, he was able to get her on the road yesterday. I've been at work so I haven't had the chance yet but I'm dying to get home so I can do so soon. just thought I'd post some pics here. as we make progress.

:sSig_greetingsthor: .............
Nice save...... I don't have anything bad to say about Fords, but once you get this baby rolling down the road ...... It will steal your heart.
Will.

 

[bluefury361]

A couple of general questions...
I have two push button floor switches, one is the brights. what's the other? is it the cruise control (Autopilot)? how does it work?
just below the wipers is a rotary switch with numbers. I have no idea what it is.

The second foot swich is probably a channel selector for the sgnal seeking radio, (nice option). The numbered dial on the dash is likely a speed set for the ruise control.

Look under the hood, around the drivers side, for a retangled metal plate with what looks like codes... (they are). Post a picture of it and you'll find out all kinds of things about your new Chrysler.

 

[MarkS]

Here's the pic any help decoding would be great.

The second foot swich is probably a channel selector for the sgnal seeking radio, (nice option). The numbered dial on the dash is likely a speed set for the ruise control.

Look under the hood, around the drivers side, for a retangled metal plate with what looks like codes... (they are). Post a picture of it and you'll find out all kinds of things about your new Chrysler.

 

[MarkS]

and here are the seats currently in it.

 

[commando1]

Those seats are out of Bob's '78 New Yorker....
Welcome to the insane asylum.

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[MarkS]

Those are chrysler seats? will any year C-Body fit in there?

 

[commando1]

Yes. 74 - 78.
Evidently... I would have said no originally.

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[1978 NYB]

Those seats are out of Bob's '78 New Yorker....
Welcome to the insane asylum.

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Almost....

and here are the seats currentlView attachment 41689y in it.

 

[commando1]

I forgot you have the vinyl and not the mouse fur.

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[70NPORT]

Well now isn't THIS something. Welcome aboard but be careful...owning an old mopar is a love/hate relationship that will utterly consume you......your gonna forget about ALL else......the Blue what? Sign of the who?...who the hell lives in cleveland? ..lol

 

[detmatt]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City! Kool car. I have a decent power bench out of a '68 that would probably work for you but its up here in MI, helluva deal though shipping would likely be prohibitive.

 

[Fratzog]

Welcome aboard. Nice save. The car will be a beauty when you are done with it. Look forward to updates of the progress.

 

[1978 NYB]

I forgot you have the vinyl and not the mouse fur.

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NY'ers had leather or mouse fur....no vinyl. No leather in Newport's.

 

[1978 NYB]

I bet however put those in had to mod the mounts and drill holes. I'm sure they don't line up.

 

[78Brougham]

I forgot you have the vinyl and not the mouse fur.

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VINYL? really Stan? Vinyl?... I'm aghast! That's nothing but pure Corinthian leather... straight from New Jersey! And I love it! LOL

 

[commando1]

Their popularity back them drove them extinct.
Don't believe me? When was the last time you saw a new one.
Gone....

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[Catfish]

Welcome aboard and congrats!

 

[66Newyorker]

I have a hood from a 1966 New Yorker also have front and rear seats from same car. Located in SW Louisiana.