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Location: Southeast Kansas | I recently purchased and am preparing to restore a 1956 Chrysler New Yorker 2 dr hardtop with 354 Hemi. My question is fairly straight forward. The script/trim on the car all says New Yorker with the exception of two pieces of chrome or stainless steel at the bottom of the "C" pillar. This piece is ribbed horizontally and says Newport. It also has two holes drilled into it about 1" inboard from each end. Am I missing a "cover" that was supposed to say New Yorker or is there some variant that is both New Yorker and Newport? Thanks in advance.
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Location: Southeast Kansas | Sorry for the double posting.
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Location: Yorba Linda, Ca | I suspects you are correct that the car is a New Yorker Newport. The entry level Chrysler in 57 was called a Windsor.
I suspect The New Port added some special Trim
I dont believe the New Port Model came out till around 62 It replaced the Windsor |
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Location: Hershey PA | Newport was the designation for a Chrysler hardtop in the mid-fifties much like a Desoto Sportsman, Olds Holiday, Buick Riveria |
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Location: Colo Spgs | Hola Dave
The name of "New Port" was an extented guzzied up addition to the upper optioned Windsor, New Yorker and even the Imperial's. This upper option was not on the base model of any of these rides. And as also stated, they were on only the hard-top versions.
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Location: cornpatch county, Southwest IOA | Congrats on buying thr finest Chrysler ever made  The other guys here pretty well qave you correct info. I am not sure what goes in the two holes as most of my reasearch has been on the 56 WINDSOR nEWPORT. Scroll down on the FL front page and there is a direct link to 56 Chryslers pics. Also check out any 56 dealer literature for pictures.............................MO |
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Location: Southeast Kansas | Thanks for the heads up about your site. Great Stuff! Lots of good info and fantastic pictures. With just a bit of research of the photos I was able to piece together exactly what I have, right down to the paint code and interior code. I wonder what ever happened to the leather in my seats. I agree about the 56 being the best of the best. Again thanks.
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