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    Inner dimension lower coolant hose

    Since I am using my Newport -68 with 383 2-barrel as daily driver, and this year also in winter conditions, I want to install a heater in the lower hose btw radiator and water pump. Does anyone know what the inner diameter is? I need this to get the right size of heater.... I drive usually few...
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    Alternative to ammeter bypass - relays

    A couple of months ago I upgraded the alternator in my -68 Newport to a 80 amp unit. My bulkhead connectors are cleaned since before and in general the wiring is in good nick. My ammeter is not so responsive, moving very little, only a mm and clearly not indicating correctly, but all other...
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    Rotating outer wheel bearing cup

    I have had problems with my front right wheel bearings for some time. I hade them swapped at a garage 2 years ago, but during this summer I identified a front end rumble to be a too loose front bearing. So I adjusted, thinking that the garage had done a poor job. A week later, same thing. And...
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    A few C-bodies at Gasoline's swapmeet in Stockholm, Sweden

    I'd just like to post a few pictures from yesterday's swapmeet in Stockholm, arranged by magazine Gasoline. The swapmeet is not big, but 4-500 cars (American) show up. First out is my patina Newport (colour should be F as in Frost Green, but completely lacks lustre now), close to the sea in...
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    Do You see the control lights on the instrument panel?

    The soft upper part of my dash pad on my 68' Newport is quite distorted. The top surface is not only cracked, but have also sunken down quite much. I can't tell if the bottom surface has sunk too, but I am 6' 2'' and cannot see the control lights on the panel (high beam, indicator, brake light...
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    LCAs, hood insulation and rear seat

    My daily driver (during summer), Newport Customer '68 2d HT, is constantly getting small improvements. I have three to-do items where I need Your expertise. My car has the disc brake option with Budd brakes. I have invested in new rotors, rebuilt lower ball joints/knuckle arms etc. When...
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    ltBudd disc calipers - Cardone rebuilds - bolts

    Hi all, I've got a Newport '68 with Budd discs. I have invested in new rotors, pads and had the original calipers rebuit two years ago. When rebuilding, the guy warned that the cores where so corroded, he didn't promise them a long life. And a couple days ago one of them started leaking...
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