Recent content by MattfromMaine

For the record, that's the same hardware I just pulled off the very original front end of my Newport.

Thanks for the suggestion.... I'll do that after youth football is done this afternoon. To clarify, I don't think the bolt is stripped. It's backing out, albeit slowly but it backs away from the torsion bar with every turn. My concern is the part that the bolt pushes up against that's connected...

They're not, which is what has me a bit weary. You can see the passenger side "ear" came down and kept everything tight until I completely backed the bolt off and only then did it get loose You can see the driver's side didn't come down at all when I was backing the bolt off and it got loose...

Hey everyone, In the middle of taking the tension off of my torsion bars before removing the stub frame. Passenger side went great. Driver's side is making me scratch my head. I finally started to get the bolt backing off but instead of the ear of the torsion bar coming with the bolt, it...

This is all excellent, Gentlemen. I have everything off and will make sure I've gone over what has been laid out here with my builder, so that everyone is on the same page. The people in this group and worth their weight in gold!

I was searching the archives for details but couldn't find anything, so here is my question: I'm dropping my '72 Newport's 400 off at my engine builder on Wednesday and he mentioned during our conversation that I need to remove all of the accessories. That got me thinking.... What exactly are...

After looking for a front suspension kit for my '72 Newport at all of the vendors you listed and then giving Craig a call, I can tell you that working with him is the way to go. EXCELLENT quality and guidance as to what exactly you need and why. Do it right the first time and get on the phone...

Can't wait to have mine sitting in line with that beauty again at car shows. The car is even more spectacular in person, if you can believe it!

Quick question for those who have come before me... Where would be the best spot to disconnect the e-brake cable on my '72 Newport? It's the last thing needed to disconnect before I can roll the stub-frame out from under the body. I was looking to do it at the rear wheel but then saw that it...

Wow. I can't thank you guys enough for the guidance. Going out to turn some wrenches. The '72 will be on the road soon!

Hi all, FINALLY getting to swapping out the old, rotted stub with a replacement. If you followed my thread a few years ago (COVID Chrysler), two things the automotive students were doing was rebuilding my brakes w/ new lines and installing a new front suspension kit. Now, I'm looking to swap...

Great post! Been looking for someone to confirm fitment for our cars. Just ordered a pair!

Stub frame. I'm going to guess your subframe bushings are gone. You must be hearing a "clunk" going over bumps and feeling some flex. Interesting... Yours looks to be only three sides where as I've only seen them completely boxed in. I'm dealing with a '72 so maybe the '70 was different? - MG

Question for you all, will window sweeps for a 69-71 300 fit a '72 Newport? Thanks in advance for your responses Cat Whiskers 1969-1971 Chrysler 300

Thank you to the info so far. I appreciate everyone's insight. Good stuff, @CBODY67. I do have access to a lift but that would be tough logistically. I'll be doing it the "the normal way". After looking a endless options, I went with these Body Mount K Frame Bushing Kit 73-81 B Body |...