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And significance to the "red top battery"? I know that at one time in the early 1980s, Mopar Parts had a Ramcharger battery that was red on top with opaque clear sides, but that was an aftermarket-only situation. Just curious, CBODY67

By observation, many people look at the space the torsion bars take up as a big negative. They always mention "room for headers", BUT that does not mean that headers for Chrysler products do not exist at all! Headers have existed for Chrysler products in spite of this alleged "space issue"...

I know that some people want "stance", which can mean a lower front end ride height and wide tires on the back, too. Nothing the matter with that, except the front end can bottom out quicker (due to the decreased wheel travel) and the wider rear tires might not work well in wet weather (due to...

Of course, you could just pull the engine and put it on an engine stand so you could take the heads off easier and also drain and pull the pan to get a better look at things. Might not want to do that for $$$ reasons, but that's where you'll probably end up anyway. Plus the fact the car might...

Blue smoke is not "old gas", unfortunately. Check each of the spark plugs for evidence of oil on them. Look for obvious oil "exits" from the rear of each valve cover. Put a large piece of cardboard under the car as it parks overnight. Then look for evidence of drips the next time you drive...

As suspected, the ground straps just go from the engine to a body (and possibly stub-frame) part, non-painted area and clean bolt hole, with sheet metal screws (I suspect). No need for them to spark as they should be securely attached and not loose. Where are the ground straps attached to on...

Might start with the spark plugs, looking for differences in ceramic color and such. Then look at the routing of the plug wires between the plugs and dist cap. Check for a failing condenser, too! Might just try a new one for testing, but NOS is better in many cases. Does the oil smell like...

You probably need to get a borescope attachment (or a "critter cam" from Harbor Freight) and look at the piston crown on #6. If the edges of the piston are clean, that is an indication that oil is "coming up from the bottom", as in failed oil ring package. If not washed clean around the edge...

The factory 7 leaf springs didn't "ride like a truck", but then a friend had a Hemi-suspension 71 'Cuda 383 and it rode just as well as our then-new '72 Newport Custom on the road and better on rough roads. All in the suspension calibrations. CBODY67

According to the FSM, the right springs (no matter the model) had an extra 1/2 leaf or so on the rh side to better resist acceleration torque. I believe the base Newports (383 2bbl cars) usually had the lightest/softest springs, where as the 4bbl cars had mid-range heavier springs and sometimes...

I kind of like the wings, as long as they don't droop at their back. IF they do, it makes the bumper look like it needs alignment or something. Perhaps that extra amount of weight puts too much strain on the mounting brackets and bolts?

In general, expansion valves are somewhat generic in nature. Method of attachment to what size piping, angles of attachment, or similar are some of the major differences. If you know what yours looks like and the pipe sizes, then getting into the back of an a/c parts book, in the "Buyer's...

Several years ago, the entire "WIX" operation was purchased by MAHLE, which also sells Mann filters. That might be what you are seeing. The first place I saw Mann filters was at AutoZone. I didn't now who "Mann" was, but apparently they had been in Germany, and even OEM over there, for a long...

IF somebody knows how to read the cuts on the keys AND has a good hand cutter, new keys on new blanks of the correct cut code are very possible and easy to do. If you just trace the old key onto a new blank, you've got a new blank with worn cuts on it. Chrysler sold ign and door lock sets...

What you are displaying is how a quick car thief would do it. Good pictures. In the world of Saginaw steering columns, the two key cyl retention methods are used. The screw or the spring-loaded end tab. As Saginaw built the Chrysler columns to Chrysler specs, there were still some...

In prior times, NAPA built-up the reputation of being a trusted, national chain of auto supplies that could be relied upon to have "the good stuff" available and in stock. NOT always the least expensive, even at the wholesale level, but still parts they could stand behind confidently. Better...

The "issue" is that you're diluting that 50-50 with what's in the engine block. Look at the math. If the radiator holds 1/2 of the total system volume, filling the radiator after a complete clear water flush of the system and heater core, means that clear water is everywhere except the...

I suspect that the only way the engine will ever be "right" is to take it out and get it rebuilt. That's where you're going to end up so heading in that direction FIRST might save time and angst in trying to do otherwise. If the pistons are stuck, so might several valves. Might pull the heads...

Correction: 1968 Newport, not 1967, as '67s did not have side marker lights. Gas? Start with 91+ Pump Octane and work downward in octane numbers until "clatter" happens on acceleration. Might need to slow the base timing down a few degrees, too, if going lower than 91. Oil? Any modern oil...

There are C-body arm rests available and there are B-body arm rests available. Measure the lengths you have and match them up. The plastic-chromed bases are specific to the length of the padded arm rest. CBODY67