Recent content by dammstrate

Thanks, but I am a tard. Can't find the way to delete old stuff.....

So, after decoding, the following questions: Under TRM R=9 which says special order or leather. Was leather an option in the Newport this year? Also, second row Q2 says "astrophonic delux am", what's this "astrophonic"? Is there any place that sells a replica MSRP if I give the VIN number?

Under TRM R=9 which says special order or leather. Was leather an option in the Newport this year? Also, second row Q2 says "asgtrophonic delux am", what's this "astrophonic"? Is there any place that sells a replica MSRP if I give the VIN number?

JHC 300rag, you are DA MAN. Thanks much for all this information.

I am pretty confused also, but thanks to everyone who commented here. A lot of cool info to try to digest!

Thanks guys for your help. From looking at a lot of paint chips and other cars, the original paint in the engine compartment and under trunk is indeed Mist Blue FF-1 with a very slight green tinge. The car was clearly repainted in either Naussau Blue DD-1 or some other non-Chrysler similar...

Can you decide the rest of the fender tag?

I didn't catch this previously, good input. Would the interior color be on the data plate somewhere?

Same issue under the hood and under trunk. Under (original?) paint has a slight greenish hue. Fender tag FF-1 is "blue mist", does it have a greenish hue in reality?

Whoa, many thanks for the detailed response! When I get ready to tackle this item i will know where to go!

4th digit is 3 = Jefferson Ave, how can this be "Canadian built car"?

New to me 65 Newport off of Hemmings (Avatar). Had a 65 Sport Fury for a while, sold it, now have this. Love the Mopar 65 styling. Partial restoration about 20 years ago. 383 2 barrel. Absolutely everything works including the fender blinkers. 86K miles (title history verified). Smooth...

New 65 Newport for me off the internet, which means I didn't inspect the car first (I know). Used to have a 65 Sport Fury, sold it while ago, now this. Love the 65 Mopar styling. Anywhoo, the paint code on the fender tag is FF-1, mist blue. That's what I thought this was. But clearly it has...

Just got this 65 Newport. Restored ~20 years ago, 86K original (verified). 383 2bl, no AC. I used to have a 65 Sport Fury, sold it many years ago, now this one. I will have a bunch of questions for you experts. Love the 1965 Mopar styling. Anywhoo, the steering column seems to be twisted...

That is a seriously cool car. Congrats.