Search results for query: *

  1. Mike McGuire

    68 Newport alignment specs - question

    Hello C body people! I have a 68 Newport convertible, (with 15" rims not the stock 14"). I have the skosh chart and as a reference it lists driving style Camber Caster Granny -.25 degrees +1.5 degrees typ Perf street...
  2. Mike McGuire

    WANTED front seat for 1955 Chrysler

    Hello, Looking for a 'good enough' or better front seat for a 55 Chrysler, can be Windsor, New Yorker, 300, Imperial. My current seat is too worn out. Looking for something usable a few rips ok, but worthy of sitting on. Color doesn't matter. (I already have a beat up one in need of...
  3. Mike McGuire

    Refresher on Orange box 3 wire conversion - 12V conversion

    Hello Mopar Enthusiasts! I'm attempting to wire the ignition for my current project, the 1955 300 clone, and could use a mental realignment on which wires go where. I'm going with what I'm familiar with, something similar to a 1968 Newport ignition, but not with points, rather an Orange Box...
  4. Mike McGuire

    1968 Newport - Looking for a good source for heater air hoses

    Hi C-body fans!, I'm hoping the collective C-body brain can suggest a good source for heater (air-hoses), that are connected to the heater box. non A/C car. There are 2 x 2.375" id hoses and 1 x 4.375" x 7.875" oval hose. Thanks in advance, Mike
  5. Mike McGuire

    WANTED 1955 Chrysler headlight socket

    Hello, Looking for the headlight socket that holds the headlight. There are 2 sockets. An outer socket and inside the outer is a smaller aluminum inner socket. It is the inner socket that I am looking for. Please and thanks, Mike
  6. Mike McGuire

    known source for Newport vinyl clips

    Hello C body folks, Can anyone in the knowledge pool kindly direct me to a reliable source for these vinyl top clips? They are for a 68 Newport. Thanks and Happy motoring. Mike
  7. Mike McGuire

    WANTED 1967-1968 C-BODY QUARTER SAIL PANEL TRIM INTERIOR LEFT

    Hello, I'm looking for the triangular plastic which holds the light. Driver's side (aka left). The one I have is black. I probably won't say no to a matching pair. Thanks & happy motoring.
  8. Mike McGuire

    Update on 300 Clone project 1955 Windsor-300 clone beast

    Just an unsolicited update on a longer project - the Windsor to 300 clone project. Trying to keep it 'in the family' Mopar family that is, my next stunt is to try to add in 12V alternator and PS pump. Originally the car came with a 6V system, a combination 6V generator and power steering pump...
  9. Mike McGuire

    Looking for bumper frame to frame bolt details 1955 Windsor

    Hello Fellow Forward Lookers, I'm hoping someone can share the knowledge if they have it. I've been mincing along on my Windsor-300 clone project for about 5 years now. It was someone else's abandoned resto project that came in pieces. The only bumper frame bolt that wasn't blue-wrenched off is...
  10. Mike McGuire

    trunk mounted luggage rack - haven't seen one on a slab yet

    Hello C-body Fans, I stumbled upon this pic while pawing through FBM the other day. Fairly certain I've never seen a luggage rack on a slab era C-body. (wagons, yes - roof mount). Does anyone know if they made a factory option (non-aftermarket), for slab trunks? Shared wisdom appreciated...
  11. Mike McGuire

    Down the Newport window whiskers rabbit hole.

    Hello Fellow C Body Enthusiasts, Although I've tracked down 5 or so sources for inner and outer window whiskers, they all are 'out of stock' on the 68 Newport fastop option, (& verts for that matter).. I can get generic pieces, where I trim down the pieces and perhaps bend the rear units, but...
  12. Mike McGuire

    WANTED 68 Newport rear window regulators

    Hello Everyone, I'm looking for manual window (rear) both sides window regulators for a 1968 Newport. Thanks, Mike
  13. Mike McGuire

    WANTED 1968 Newport drivers bucket plastic guard, and chrome nob., also vinyl top trim

    Hello & Happy Spring. I'm trying to find a bucket seat trim (guard?) around the drivers seat, (the little chrome seat adjusting arm/nob) similar to the passenger side shown in the attached photo. Also, hunting for vinyl top chrome/stainless trim for same ride. Thanks and happy motoring.!!
  14. Mike McGuire

    68 Newport Rear Seat - looking for style identification

    Hello Mopar Fans, Looking for names of the rear seat styles for the three different styles in photos below all from 68 Newports. The teal and white has no 'notch' in the middle of the back seat, the grain is well... bucket-ish... from a hard top. I would like to use the front (split with arm...
  15. Mike McGuire

    Differences in SLAB steering boxes - advertised to be equivalent 68 Newport but not so

    Has anyone noticed some steering boxes do not fit? They look ok, holes sort of line up, but when you go to tighten them up to the frame, it gets pulled way out of position, and unusable without modification. The ones with a point on the south side, are correct. The "before" pic, in the car...
  16. Mike McGuire

    Chasing down multi ill-wiring, 68 Newport - down the rabbit hole

    Hey Everybody, HISTORY: It started out as chasing down why my headlights don't work. The head lights initially (as received with Rupert) only worked on high beams only, leading me to start with the hi-low dimmer switch (on the floor). The wiring looks fine, and checking out the functionality...
  17. Mike McGuire

    WANTED Slab strut rods for Rupert

    I'm looking for strut rods for my 68 Newport. If anyone has a an extra set, I'm happy to turn them into cash. Thanks, Mike
  18. Mike McGuire

    AC line replacement - 68 Newport

    Hello Chrysler Fans, Working on an original AC car, but I'm missing the AC line/hose from the compressor over the radiator to condenser coil. So, I do not have the fittings to add a new hose to, and am looking for a source where I can press a button and buy it complete. Any worthy sources...
  19. Mike McGuire

    Slab rear sway bar - 68 Newport

    Hello Fellow Mopar enthusiasts, Has anyone installed a rear anti-sway bar in a C-body? If so, would you kindly share a photo or 2 of how you mounted it to the frame? Thanks, Mike
  20. Mike McGuire

    Found Need 68 side view mirrors - Newport preferred

    Hello, I'm looking for a matching set of side view mirrors for my 68 Newport. Other years/models considered. thanks, Mike
Back
Top