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Ok so I’m removing my A/C on my 69 Newport 383 to clean up my engine and save some weight. I don’t want to buy a water pump pulley and a crank pulley. I noticed the water pump has an idler pulley to the left of the engine that seems to serve no purpose, and if removed, I could use a shorter...

Thank you very much for all the replies. So the verdict is my engine is a 383-330. I needed to know as I want to upgrade the engine and trans and put them in a lighter body for the drag strip but was not sure what I was working with. The car is a pretty decent 69 Newport Custom that I was...

This is the broadcast sheet I found under the backseat.

Hi there, it’s in a 69 Newport Custom. I’ve been trying to figure it out myself but it’s time for the professionals now lol. I’ll pull the distributor and look for sure.

Hi there, I am trying to figure out if I have a HP motor or not. The VIN has the H code but from what I’ve read that just means 383 4 barrel. The VIN also decodes to the 727 HD trans with low geared posi in the rear end. The block does not have the HD stamp unless it’s under the edge of the...

Sorry it’s a 4 door hardtop, is that the same as a coupe? I did not not know there was difference.

Hi all, I have not posted in a long time. I purchased a 69 Newport Custom Hardtop estate car in 2017 that was saved from the scrapyard by a non car guy neighbor who I bought it from. I’ve stored the car since then and am now starting to get it fired up again. It’s has a HP factory motor and...

Thanks for the quick reply. I was actually thinking of the new 300s but those wheels in your pic look great! It seems like the wheel hubs are tucked WAY back into the wheel well on these cars so I was wondering how far of an offset I need. I was going to try and find some huge pimp wheels...

Hi all, I have not posted in a while. Finally have some time now to play with the 69 Newport. I wanted to buy some wheels but was not sure what would fit. I know it takes 5x4.5 but was not sure about the offset. Can anyone tell me what their aftermarket wheel sizes are so I can get some...

Ok I have another stupid question. I have a smell in the 69 Newport that I can't figure out. The smell reminds me of my great aunts early 70s Plymouth valiant that had a rubber floor. I removed the rubber mat from the trunk thinking that might be it. The mat looked pristine but fell apart...

Thank you very much for all the replies. Would the car look strange if I did not put the top back on? I was looking at pics and it seemed like all the Newports came with a vinyl top.

I recently joined the forum and posted a few pics of my new beast. My question is there a place that I can purchase a new vinyl top? The car is a 69 Newport Custom 4dr hardtop. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Dave

My plans were to repaint another color with new wheels but it's like a time capsule. Maybe just wheels and a vinyl wrap to preserve the original paint.

Here are a few I took the day I purchased it. The car is a 1969 Newport Custom hardtop 383 4 barrel 56k miles. The person I purchased it from saved it from the original owners kids that wanted to drive it in a demolition derby. The guy that bought it was not a car guy but could not let the...

New C Body owner Location: Kansas City