Author: Gavin Jeffrey

Hubcaps

Hi,
I am wanting to purchase a set of these hubcaps, factory 15" 1966 disc brake hubcaps.
Let me know what you have or if you can help please.

Gavin.

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Fender Skirt Parting Ways

Hi,
I have an issue i need to solve quickly.
I was driving along a freeway a couple of weeks ago and whilst traveling at speed the right fender skirt (spat) decided to come off the car and slide down the road badly damaging the paint on the spat, lucki…

Magnum Wheels Help

Hi,
I am wanting to put a new set of Magnum wheels (vintique wheels) on my 1968 New Yorker.
It has factory Budd disc brakes and factory 15 " wheels.
I tried a new magnum rim on the front but was hitting the big Budd caliper ???
Can you fit Magnu…

Magnum 500 wheel issues

Hi,
I am wanting to put a set of Magnum 500 wheels on my 68 New Yorker, i am looking at the Vintique ones, i can buy them locally here,
I tried a 15 x 7 but it fouls on the factory Budd calipers.
Is there a Magnum wheel that will clear the caliper in…

NEEDED………..

Hi,
I am looking for a new brake warning switch for my 68 New Yorker, (as per picture)
part # 2822023
mine is leaking brake fluid, changed the o’ring but still leaks.
When i remove the switch there is brake fluid slowly coming out, should this happen or is it getting past other seals inside the junction block.
Any help much appreciated, the car is going in for a roadworthy inspection and it won’t pass if it’s leaking.

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Rear brakes hanging on

Hi,
I have just completed my full rebuild of my disc (BUDD) and drum brakes on my 68 New Yorker
NOTE.. I used two left Budd calipers and just swapped the bleeder and brass feral to the other hole on one caliper which gave me a left and right)
The brak…

HELP NEEDED….

Hi,
I have nearly completed my restoration of the factory Budd brakes on my 68 Chrysler New Yorker, I have fitted a nice pair of used rotors, rebuilt my bottom ball joints so it is nearly done.
I ordered a pair of reconditioned Budd calipers from Summit Racing, i received the Left side caliper and very happy with the product.
Only big issue i have is that the Right side is on back order with Summit and has been for 2 months now, they are now saying they can’t locate a right side…

HELP NEEDED….