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    HVAC question

    My 1973 Newport has a small issue. I’m planning on getting the AC back online but it seems that my temperature adjustment cable isn’t connected to my lever inside the car. I’m not sure if it’s broken or not. There is no drag on the lever which tells me it’s not connected somehow. Is there a...
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    Cruise Control limits

    When I drove Loretta (1973 Newport w/Navajo package) to DC and back a few weeks ago. I couldn’t set the cruise at any speed above 70. Is this something they did back in the days or is something wrong with the system?
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    How crazy am I?

    Or more aptly, is it a stupid idea? I’m considering taking my 73 Newport from Lancaster Ohio to Washington DC to pick up my bud from college and drive back.
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    New wheels on 73 Newport

    Got new wheels installed. I enjoyed the original hubcaps but I prefer open faced wheels because I do put about 100 miles a day on the car commuting on nice days and sometimes that involves a lot of braking. With the closed design of the steel wheel and hubcaps, the brakes becomes soft from heat...
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    1973 Newport Radiator

    I need to replace my radiator. I’ve been looking. The radiator I have has the inlet and outlet on the passenger side. All the radiators I’ve been searching has either one on opposite sides. Is this radiator a weird one? I was planning on getting a radiator with a passenger outlet and a driver...
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    Poverty dishes or dog caps or whatever they are called

    My 1973 Newport has the stock 15” steel wheels with the factory hubcaps. I wanted to have some fun this spring by painting the steel wheels the same color as the body and stick some dog disges on them. My question is: is there a specific wheel or dog dishes will work on any steel wheels?
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    1973 400 questions

    So Loretta, my 73 Newport, is stored for the winter and of course that got me to thinking, it may be a good time to start getting stuff. we all know these cars aren’t going to be 1/4 mile kings but I was wondering if any of you have done basic bolt ons to increase the power. I am planning on...
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    A couple questions

    Happy thanksgiving everyone, I had a couple questions: 1. my uncle who has had a quite a handful of Mopar cars (GTX, Valiant, Barracuda, Omni GLH etc) has swore up and down that if I attempt to do a burnout in the Newport, I’ll rip the motor mounts out. Valid or not? (Mopar cruise next year...
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    Trunk or treat

    Had fun at my school. Kids got a kick out of it I bet you will too
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    Look at my plate!

    I wanted to get a personalized plate for my first old car. what do you think?
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    Tips for cold starts?

    This is my first carburetor car and I have been struggling with cold starts (45-55*). I can get it started then it dies about twenty seconds later then I can’t get it started because it’s flooded and or it cranks then whirs. I’ll be taking it on a 1000 mile road trip in October to admire the...
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    What do you do for cup holders?

    I got a 73 Newport. I’m curious what you guys do for cup holders because I sure like having a place to put my drink. The current situation is putting a cold drink between the legs isn’t working out namely because I can’t feel anything anymore and I end up looking like I pissed myself.
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    Two Questions, one thread

    So I’m really enjoying my 1973 Newport with the 400 big block. Two questions, I’ve searched but didn’t find any. What spark plug is suggested and does the electronic distributor need its cap replaced or is it good for a long time? (My first distributor car) What is the expected MPGs out of...
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    Front shocks making me mad

    Hey guys. First post here. I got a 1973 Newport with original shocks. As predicted the rears were a breeze. The fronts however… I’ve read and read and everyone says it’s just a matter of compressing and slipping it in. I’ve tried for hours and can’t get the KYB shocks in. They’re a pain to...
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    Welcome prd2bdf to FCBO!

    Picked up a Navajo copper 1973 Newport and wanted to learn more Location: Central Ohio
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