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Here are the pics from the FSM showing the different tube lengths for Chrysler vs Imperial. There is even instructions on how to replace the mast, but like I said earlier, they are easy to break.

That's the whole antenna that I have. The tube does separate and is probably interchangeable from model to model, but I think the base motor is the same. I would imagine that the Imperial antenna does fully retract into the fender with the correct tube.

Here are some pics, the broken antenna is from a ‘73 New Yorker and the good one is from a ‘70 Newport, but I think they were all the same for C Bodies, ‘69-‘73. Broken: Note the string trimmer line: Here is a complete one fully retracted: Correct bezel and retainer: Here it is...

The mast is connected to nothing more than a .80 string trimmer line that is reeled in or out by the drum on the side. If you push it in manually it will break the line, same if you pull it out by hand. I only know this because I destroyed mine. Also, these don't fully retract flush with the...

That explains it, we came in at gate 5 on the top of the hill.

Do the big Fords have the same parts availability problems as our C bodies? After the first dozen rows of 2015+ Mustangs I was pretty much done. Mustangs and Raptors. There were some cool old Broncos and Cougars, but I did not see any Galaxie 500's, they must have left by the time I got...

Funny, we were at the Ford Nationals this past weekend. I was surprised at how little variety there was, but then again it is the 60th anniversary of the Mustang. Lots of great cars, but we were more interested in the T Birds, but I did find my dads old wagon on display. If I were to get...

If I’m not mistaken, the headlight doors open when there is a burnt out headlight. The ground runs through the filament, so when that happens the doors open and stay open so you can address the problem.

Oh man, you sold me this very shroud for my ‘70 back in 2020. If you have the correct one for 1970 I’ll trade ya…..

The rear bumper looks great and balances the fins perfectly.

Thanks, if you had posted this before I don't remember seeing it. So, the Newport 440 is still out there somewhere.

Wait, what? Is that the elusive Newport 440? U code no less?

Forget the shoes, I think you are almost ready for this.

Alan @MrMoparCHP, that's perfect, thank you!

Ok, I have thumbed through the assembly manuals and the FSM and the internet, but I cannot find a picture or diagram of how the power top cylinders connect to the top frame. Does anyone have a pic of or an FSM page number where I can find this information? I'm also missing a small spring...

Nice work! How did you get the stitching so perfect on that leather?

Very funny. Hard to be a contemporary with a fictional character from the 1930's, but whatever. I thought this was a real outreach with a former Chrysler exec. Those missing documents are probably at the bottom of a local landfill. Best bet is to grab a shovel and start digging.

@Clayboy, very articulate and well written letter, but who is Josh Gates??

People here spend years searching for that one car they really want, some still searching, and you found one in a few months. Congratulations on a great find!

Or it’s a scam. Same pics, same price?