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    '68 Newp door hinge rebuild?

    Has anyone successfully accomplished a hinge rebuild? Driver side hinge has a bit of slack in it and wondered if there are parts/pins/brass bushings to rebuild (highly doubtful) or if I can improvise with a different kit for another make/model/year? Any thoughts?
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    Color HELP!

    I am hoping this picture can help narrow it down. I would like to try and find this color but not sure where to start. The folks I am working with are having a hard time matching this color. They think it is a custom color and it may well be. T5 is the code for I think 71 Plymouth? I...
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    Advanced Auto Parts for the win and MOOG blows!

    Hey all just wanted to share my experiences. I needed to replace my UBJ's and watched endless videos on how to do so. I found this vid very useful!! I walked into autozone- OReilly's after I discovered you do NEED the square socket mentioned on another thread. The fellas at both these locations...
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    Holy Rust!

    See attached picture. I have an unGodly amount of rust that built up underneath the vinyl top. FOR. YEARS. I have grinded out rust from the pits as much as possible. I've spent hours and hours hitting this with a wire cup. I've gone through 7 wire wheel/cups and I am almost there. I know some...
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    For Sale From the movie Rudy- STAR CAR

    1968 Chrysler Newport 2 Door Coupe | eBay Not mine but found it while browsing- pretty neat.
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    Gas Pedal Help

    Hey guys- a few weeks ago someone posted a link to a website. On this website were gas pedals, the type my '68 Newport uses. It bolts to the floor. Can you point me to it? I've tried looking for 2-3 days and have had no luck. Please and thank you!
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    1968 Newport Headers?

    Hey all.. thanks for stopping in. I want to upgrade my headers from stock. What seems to be the go to on these C-Bodies? Steering gear box etc makes for a tight fit on the driver side. I just wanted to ask what people are using and have had luck with fitment with.
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    What Carb on a 383?

    Hey all- thanks again for reading. Need help on recommendations for a fresh 383 rebuild. Originally, the motor was a 2 bbl, during the rebuild I decided to complete the conversion and decided to go to 4 bbl. with a 383 Performer Edlebrock aluminum intake. I am a mile high above sea level and...
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    Shroud,Electric or both?

    Hey all my first question-post. :usflag: The story is my grandfather left his 68' Newport 2 Door Hardtop 383/727 4bbl etc. I've had the motor and transmission rebuilt and the radiator pressure tested and re-manufactured. After asking my dad what happened to the stock A/C and fan shroud, it...
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    Introduction of GrandpasDream

    Longtime lurker and Mopar enthusiast! All thanks to my Grandfather! He passed and left me his 1968 Chrysler Newport 2-Door Hardtop. I am restoring in his honor. Motor and transmission complete rebuild thus far. I am hoping to contribute to your build with my challenge triumphs and learn from...
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