Classic/Antique Car Repair: 1954 Chrysler New Yorker, power door locks, chrysler new yorker

Question
Hello, my grandfather has A 1954 Chyrsler New Yorker and I am working with him to restore it. My question is does anyone make a kit for that car that will give it power windows also power locks would be a plus to. Thank you for any information that you can give me.
Jeremaih

Answer
No one makes kits like that. The way to add accessories to a car which was not delivered with them is to find a part donor car which has the desired items, and transfer them to your car.  Since 1954 New Yorkers with power windows are very rare, I think that will be a tall order for you!  Chrysler made a more expensive car that year that used basically the same body - it was called the "Imperial", and most of those came with power windows.  My guess is that if you found such a car, you could transfer all the parts to your car - but be sure they will all fit OK before you spend your money.

Power door locks were not available in those years.  The first year I am aware of for power door locks was 1956, and that was only on Packards - a much more expensive car.

The 1954 New Yorker is an excellent car -very well engineered and very durable.  As you may know, Howard Hughes had one, and he could have afforded a much more expensive car if he wanted one!

Good luck with it;

Dick