Hello,

I figured I should post so that way I can ask information for help later.

I just saved a 50 New Yorker Newport (2 Door Hardtop) from being sold off into a demolition derby. They guy purchased it and decided that it was to much work and then couldn't sell it.

The engine was seized from them pulling the spark plugs and then leaving them out for an unknown amount of time. After pulling the head and spraying a good penetrating oil and letting it sit for a few hours we where able to free the engine.

Going to be looking for some parts and maybe someone on here has a lead. I am looking for a grill and front bumper. Condition is not as high as getting the parts since I will have to chrome some of the car.

Also anything I really should do specific to this car to bring it back to life. Waiting on the spark plug leads, coil and oil filter before I attempt to fire it up.

 

ohhhhhhhh, man, i hate that people still demo these things. someone offered 500 bucks for my '68 (which was in near show condition, btw) and he was going to derby the thing. NO WAY, i told him.

good save.

 

I would just get it running to make sure all is well and good. then go from there?????

 

A "50 New Yorker Newport" i didnt know the word new yorker was used with newport. i will guess that newport means hardtop. i have learned to never second guess how chrysler names cars. when i was in high school a friend had a 1953 new yorker deluxe 2 dr hardtop , with wire wheels. i had a 1954 4 dr new yorker deluxe 331 4 bbl powerflite 2 sp.

 

From my research and understanding it is a 2 door coupe. The unusual thing was they just bolted a hardtop on the convertible body. Gather they only made 2800 of them in 1950.

Just waiting on parts and can see if she runs and transmission works. If not she may be getting a new tranny and or engine. Though part of me would like to keep the straight 8.

 

rockauto.com have many nos parts another good source is
arizonaparts.com and of course dvap.com

Hope it fires and spurts for you.

I have the original parts number book if you require any assistance.

Frank