newbie here. 1971 Newport Custom, original engine and trans.

[tntnewport]

 

[MacLebaron]

Welcome! Come on now, let's see more pictures. Nice engine detailing.

 

[Turboomni]

 

[live4theking]

Welcome

 

[Turboomni]

What times at the strip,looks to be launching real good!

 

[tntnewport]

What times at the strip,looks to be launching real good!

14.37 @ 93mph, it does launch good, 1.94 60ft.

 

[Turboomni]

14.37 @ 93mph, it does launch good, 1.94 60ft.

Nice ,any details on motor ,rear ratio ,rear tires etc? Car looks really nice.

 

[cm23uoc]

Newport stripper with a 440TNT, actually more Performance oriented than the 300 Hurst of the day. I like it.

 

[tntnewport]

Nice ,any details on motor ,rear ratio ,rear tires etc? Car looks really nice.

PERFORMER RPM & 750 Holley
4:10 ratio
275 drag radials
Open cut outs( makes almost 2 tenths difference vs closed)
PTC 2500 converter

 

[Turboomni]

Great pic there at the starting line. These C bodies look huge compared to the Duster and so much better looking. Thanks for posting.

 

[BLIMP]

That's a good 60 foot time all things considered, nice job

 

[65sporty]

I am digging the old school Accel super coil

 

[75LandYacht]

You sir are in the right place.. as mentioned! More pictures and details please..

 

[tntnewport]

You sir are in the right place.. as mentioned! More pictures and details please..

 

[ayilar]

@tntnewport — love thé pics you’ve posted of your U-code 1971 Newport Custom in this and your welcome thread.

It’s been three years since you posted them, do you have more pics to share — including of the interior and also 3/4 pics from the rear? Also, would love to know more about this rare car‘s history!