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    Best suggestions for period floor mats

    Believe it or not, I got the pristine original carpet in my Grandma's 65 Fury III. I would like to keep it that way. Only problem is the original floor mats have broken in pieces. Would be interested what cut-to-fit floor mats you all have found worthwhile. The old style front floor mats used...
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    What is a good vendor for stainless exhaust parts?

    Got a 1965 Fury with a 383 and single exhaust and I want to convert to stainless exhaust parts. I am tired or rusted clamps with nuts I cannot remove. Also I would like a fancier end to my tail pipe than just a plain old round oxidized tube. What are your favorite stainless exhaust vendors? It...
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    Fuel starvation before tank is empty

    Got my 65 Fury with 383 back from restoration shop after a long time. (Delayed by COVID) I think the rear leaf springs were re-arched to bring the car to level. A new fuel level sender was put in. I had hopes that the fuel gauge would read accurately, but it was not to be. When the tank is full...
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    What rubber to use for exhaust hangers?

    The OEM tail pipe hanger for my 1965 Fury III broke. The U clamp around the pipe was suspended by some sort of thick rubber. I know the chance of getting a similar new hanger is zilch. I can drill out the rivet and just put another piece of rubber in, if I could find the material they used. I...
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    Is interior of plastic parts a good guide for color?

    Nothing gives me as much grief as restoration of interior plastic panels, especially when the sun degrades the surface to powder. I finally found a local guy that can skin the old plastic with a vinyl that has similar texture. But what color? The existing panels of my 1972 Newport are varying...
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    Can't Find Restoration for 1972 Seatbelts

    Plenty of people re-web seatbelts and repair retractors. Not many deal with the buckles. My Newport, like other cars of the early seventies, had a detachable shoulder harness. This allowed a person to wear only a lap belt, or the lap and should belts together. The two were attached by a...
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    What Shop Can Reinstall Trim?

    My unfortunate 1965 Plymouth Fury has been marooned in a restoration shop for nearly two years during COVID. All mechanical work has been done on this freshly-painted car. I got a call today saying the owner wants it out of his shop, and I need to find a body shop to reinstall all the trim...
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    Anyone Restore Interior Plastic Trim?

    The kick panels and other plastic interior pieces in my 1972 Newport are faded. The surface of some pieces (exposed to sun) have flaked, giving it a different texture. Some of you do the refurb yourself, but I don't have the time. Are there any paint shops that specialize in this sort of plastic...
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    How Do I Remove Dash Wiring Harness?

    I finally got the instrument panel out of my 1972 Newport. Many connectors are badly cracked. Fortunately, I found a place in Canada that restores MOPAR wiring harnesses. Wow, what a job! Never completely removed a wiring harness before. Got it all disconnected from sockets in the cluster. One...
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    Who Rebuilds Heater/AC Controls?

    Removed the dash Heat-A/C control in my 1972 Newport today. Several things are broken- the fan switch, the vaccuum switches, and the A/C signal wire connector is cracked. Sure would like the lettering on the plastic panel recoated with silver anew. Is there any restoration shop that does a...
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    How to Rejuvenate Electrical Connectors?

    Started my most hated restoration task today on my 1972 Newport- disassembling the dash to repair and make modifications. First thing I noticed was cracked connectors on circuits drawing a lot of current- headlight switch and A/C compressor clutch switch, to name a couple. Can any of these...
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    How do People Restore Package Trays?

    I think that is what they are called. The piece of particle board behind the rear seat under the rear window. With all the holes for rear speakers, these are prone to warpage. It is easy enough to paint them, but straightening them out? Doesn't seem possible. My dream is to have a repro metal...
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    WANTED 1972 Passenger side mirro

    There are plenty of round mirrors for 1960s cars, but I can't find a vendor for a reproducation Newport passenger side mirror It was rectangular, not circular in shape. I have an old one but it is badly pitted, and cannot find anyone to restore. Sure wish repro mirros would give the option of...
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    Can I Test Auto Speakers with Home Stereo?

    Something is amiss with the stereo system I installed in my 1972 Newport while in the Navy in the mid 1980s. Don't know whether it is the receiver or speakers or both after all these years. While the car has spent some time in the sun with the new speakers since I installed them, the cones...
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    Need an outside mirror restorer

    I came out blank when I asked this question before. I found a passenger side rear-view mirror for my 1972 Newport. To my knowledge, this is not reproduced by anyone. Need someone to remove the mirror from it rechrome the metal, then reinsert the mirror. Know anyone who does this?
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    WANTED 1972 Concealed Wiper blade holder

    For a 1972 Newport, but I'm sure it interchanged with other MOPAR models with hidden wipers. I mistakenly threw the original away, not realizing the blade holders that docked were a special type that laid flatter. Can't find one anywhere!
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    WANTED 1972 Newport Custom Roof Insignia

    Mine broke in half! Need a one good enough to replate. Would not mind having an extra. Want one with BOTH attachment pins intact. Reply this forum.
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    Ideas Where to put Aftermarket Oil gauge in Newport?

    After an idiot light malfunction, I decided to put a MECHANICAL oil pressure gauge in my 1972 Newport. The problem is, what gauge and where? I want to keep the car as close looking to original as possible. Those utilitarian silver gauges that hang below the dash just won't do! A Chevy guy...
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    Anyone Have An Oil Pressure Sensor Fail?

    The other day I took the 1972 Newport out for a drive. The oil pressure light came on. I immediately stopped the engine. The dipstick showed nearly full, but I added another quart of oil. Started it back up, and the same thing happened. Poured in another quart of oil. Turned the engine on, and...
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    Did 1965 Furies have a passenger side mirror option?

    One thing I miss on my 1965 Fury III is a rear-view mirror on the passenger side. Anyone know if this was a factory or dealer-installed option? If so, where can I find repro items or an original I can restore?
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