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#1 ·
so I just got a 53 new Yorker 2dr no motor or trans any suggestions on what would fit:confused:
 
#5 ·
in 53 the only motors that were in there were hemi's. most likely a 331, all the early hemi's were big blocks of there own kind. plus the trannys were two speeds with enclosed driveshafts and two piece axles. there is a lot that can be done here with the rite amount of money. so do some research and good luck
 
#8 ·
You won't find any "kits". Just get the 360 mounts and bolt em in. You're going to have to work and get your hands dirty. You can't restore a car with kits. If you want to install kits then buy a honda civic. Other wise you better do you research and get the parts you need cause no one is gonna sell you everything at once.
 
#10 ·
331 Fire Power hemi with a Fluid torque 4 speed semi-auto would return this to original configuration. These are monsterously heavy cars 4000 plus pounds stark naked empty, a 251 Spitfire inline 6 will be aufly weak and since isn't anywhere close to original will seriously degrade the value of the car and the value of your work on it.

There's really two ways to go; one as I outlined above, will return it to collector car status; the other is a modern power cruiser in a classic body with a suitably sized V8 for it's mass, a modern transmission, disk brakes, modern ancillaries like alternator with 12-18 volt electrical, air conditioning, etc.

Bogie
 
#11 ·
This^
Op, i think this is one of those cars that you just have to restore to original condition. It's such an awesome car it would be a shame to alter it. Only thing is you will have a hell of a time finding a 331 hemi, so you may have to use a different powertrain:(
Do you have any pictures of the car as it is? Early 50's cars just have such an awesome classy look, i would love to have one if i could. You really have a cool project.
 
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