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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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Thumbs up 1966 Chrysler New Yorker w/ 440

Here we have my first mopar. and a list of all the things i had to do to keep it up to par.. Rebuilt booster & brake master, new front brakes, all window motors, oil change & fliter, air filter, clean 4 barrel carb, flush and fill radiator,new gas cap, new radiator cap, new thermostat, new plugs (champion), new plug wires, new cap and rotor, new wheel cylinders, new starter , all new front bulbs,new used battery, new baterry wires, new rear air shocks, new muffler and 3 inch exaust, and finally a set of 20 inch daytons with 5 inch lip. payed only $2,700 buckarros for the car. rides and looks amazing for its year. put another $2,500 in it in parts and labor. I feel really lucky to own a peice of american history. probably not worth much but i hope never to part with this bad boy.





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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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I like the car, looks clean, If I had it i would maybe lower the front end a little bit. Over all very nice car!
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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thanx, i only raised it so high so the rims could turn in the front. it was rubbing a tad bit.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:44 AM
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Nice ride man.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:45 AM
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That is a beautiful car. Where about in Mass are you? I'm just above you in NH.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 06:09 AM
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Im in worcester Mass, about 50 min from manchester.. you go to any car shows in the area?
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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almost forgot, thanks for the edit D200. Im new to all this. It never even crossed my mind to block my plates. can people really steal info like that?
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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they can and have. There is a show coming up at the Bud plant in Merrimack NH in august I think.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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jus for the record... how much do you guys think this cars worth
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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did you get this from a guy in east longmeadow?, i swear i saw it on craigslist a little while back. looks great by the way
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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Its hard to say what it is worth. It will be worth something different to everybody.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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nice mopar
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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yeahhh thats exactly where i got it from... but the guy was only a middle man to make a few bucks. i bout it about 2 months ago. i actually found a certified buyers card by the battery, car originally was from east longmeadow
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 78D200
Its hard to say what it is worth. It will be worth something different to everybody.
all i know is its gotta be worth more than $5,000. anybody know how much is an appraisal? i was thinkin its gotta be under $400
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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did you get this from a guy in east longmeadow?, i swear i saw it on craigslist a little while back. looks great by the way
hey joe.. dont you also have a car similar to mine, a chrysler imperial or sumthing. could of sworn i seen it when i searched chrysler
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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ya i got a 67 chrysler newport 4dr 383. its all original and i didnt have to do anything to it. i got it for 2900. but its hard to tell with old cars what they're truly worth. imo, a car is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. pretty much like 78D200 said
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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ya i got a 67 chrysler newport 4dr 383. its all original and i didnt have to do anything to it. i got it for 2900. but its hard to tell with old cars what they're truly worth. imo, a car is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. pretty much like 78D200 said
i just finished searching for your newport thread this m0rning, car looks sick. i seen the picture of your engine, changing that ground makes a big difference let me tell you. Everything worked fine when i bought the car, i just didnt feel safe with the booster being so old, and that lead to fixing a million other things. hey, does your car take a little to start up after its hot? when i first turn it on for the day it starts up perfectly, two pumps of the gas and bamm, its on. but if i stop somewhere and try turning it back on it takes like 10 to 15 seconds o turn on. someone told me its normal
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Old Feb 25, 2022 | 07:11 PM
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Thanks for your post. I can relate to how you feel about your New Yorker

Originally Posted by carlosg7915
Here we have my first mopar. and a list of all the things i had to do to keep it up to par.. Rebuilt booster & brake master, new front brakes, all window motors, oil change & fliter, air filter, clean 4 barrel carb, flush and fill radiator,new gas cap, new radiator cap, new thermostat, new plugs (champion), new plug wires, new cap and rotor, new wheel cylinders, new starter , all new front bulbs,new used battery, new baterry wires, new rear air shocks, new muffler and 3 inch exaust, and finally a set of 20 inch daytons with 5 inch lip. payed only $2,700 buckarros for the car. rides and looks amazing for its year. put another $2,500 in it in parts and labor. I feel really lucky to own a peice of american history. probably not worth much but i hope never to part with this bad boy.

I was born in Detroit. My dad's side of the family worked at Ford Motor Company, my mom's side all worked at the Chrysler Corporation. In the 60s they all drove Chryslers. From Valiants to Imperials, I learned to drive in a 63 Chrysler New Yorker. and a 64 Valiant station wagon. After that my dad had a 69 300 with the 440, Man that car was fast. We pulled a 17 foot travel trailer, that 300 handed that trailer like it wasn't even there.It chimbed the Sierras steep mountains roads with ease, even with the A/C on. Its nickname was Mildred after my mom,, so I appreciate yours being named Marlin While I was sorry to see the pushbutton drive go in 1965, but the 300 was a great car. My best friend's parents had a 66 town and Country wagon with the 383 4bb. That was a great car too You hold on to your Nee Yorker with both hands, I know you will never be sorry you did. I love our big American cars from the past and feel lucky to have had them .I feel sorry for the kids today, all they have are those little imports. But with the prices of those car
American cars from the 60s they know what they are missing.


Thanks for looking and God Bless
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Old Mar 7, 2022 | 02:00 PM
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sweet ride! a lot of what it's worth will depend where you are. in socal, for instance, hell, that thing may command $20k as it sits lol, to the right person.

hope you update the thread with new stuff!
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Old May 9, 2022 | 10:32 AM
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Hi, interesting topic. I also love retro cars. Now I'm restoring a 1976 Dodge pickup. I want to note the quality of Best 15W-40 Oil. This time the engine started like in Swiss times and sings like a bird. Turns on the track keeps smoothly and evenly, in general, I consider oil one of the components of tuning. A complete restoration of the car cost me 2900 dollars

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Old May 9, 2022 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mark45
Hi, interesting topic
This thread is 13 years old so all price’s given are irrelevant….
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