I’ve added a bunch a ‘new’ old progress postings on the 1960 Chrysler NewYorker. These posts show modifications to the car and drivetrain that haven’t been posted earlier. Most of these new posts can be [more … ]
Mounted the Hurst racing Tires on the ’60 New Yorker today. I wonder how they will hold up.
The drum brakes on the ’60 NewYorker are still in good working order, but with 500 cubic inch under the hood, some added safety in the form of better brakes is not a bad idea. [more … ]
In August 2008 I drove the 1960 Chrysler New Yorker 2 hours to the dragstrip in the town of Drachten, located in the North of the Netherlands. Was a bit curious at what the 496ci [more … ]
Some installation photos of the 496ci Long Ram stroker engine. With the long ram intakes hanging off the sides of the engine, additional room to the inner fenders, especially the passenger side fender, is limited. [more … ]
Progress-pics of the front suspension removal, disassembly, paint and installation.
With the engine removed this was the best opportunity to do some engine bay cleaning. I had spotted a bright green metallic paint that I wanted to apply on the inner fenders, just to liven [more … ]
Plans were made to go over the entire suspension of the NewYorker. This is something I do with every ‘new’ car that enters the garage. Starting at the rear, everything at the rear suspension was [more … ]
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