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    newport exhaust

    Trying to utilize good parts off of the 68 300 on the 68 Newport convertible, now the dual exhaust will not fit on the drivers side as it hits the torsion bar. aren't these the same frames? Then tried to use the old y pipe from the 383 on the updated 440,this does not work either as it hits the...
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    68 newport Fuel line

    Am I thinking right that the hard line from the fuel pump to carb is 5/16"? Do you all run hardline all the way up then hose on top of engine?
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    1968 newport steering leak

    Filled the power steering pump last night and this morning it is on the floor, appears to be coming from the back of the box. On m 66 b body I replaced the box with a rebuilt, but did it while the motor was out. Can I remove/replace the box and leave the steering column alone or does that have...
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    Wiring woes

    Hooked up power to the 68 vert today and had no parking lights, had headlights but no parking lights. in the process of troubleshooting the headlight switch I put 12 volts to the yellow wire on the dash dimmer switch plug trying to see if I could get park lights to come on. smoked the yellow...
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    68 newport signal lights

    Can you use a 2 wire switch rather than the 3 wire for side marker models?
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    68 newport vac diagram

    I have been searching for a vacuum line map for the heater on a 68 Newport, the manual only has one for air conditioning not the heater alone. I can only see the need for 5 lines with one being supply from intake manifold or brake booster, any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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    68 newport conv

    Can anyone tell me if the rear side windows on a 68 Newport convertible are the same as a 68 300, particularily the regulator and the chrome piece that slides on the front of the glass? And, is there an insert on the rear guide that the glass runs in? Thanks.
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    68 newport brake fluid line question

    Looking for help in regards to the brake fluid line locations for the front brakes. I assume there is not a proportioning valve as the car has drum brakes? But the lines that came with the car do not line up with where I think the brake hoses will come through the frame mounted brackets. Any...
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    68 newport convert interios

    Where does one find new seat covers and door cards for this car. Always went to Legendary but they do not have them?
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    68 newport vac cannister

    I am putting a 68 Newport convertible together for a guy, unfortunately I did not take it apart and whoever did was not very organized. I came across a vac canister with mounting tabs 180 degrees from each other it is about 4 inches across with 2 small vac fittings on the top of it, painted...
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    1968 Newport charging

    I am just starting a 1968 Newport and am wondering, I just completed a 66 Belvedere and needed to modify/upagrade the charging system wiring going into the dash as there were heat issues with the wiring going to the amp guage. Is there a similar issue with the 68 Newport or was it only related...
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    68 Newport ground straps

    How many locations are there for ground straps on a 1968 Newport and where are they all located. Thanks.
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    68 chrysler conv pics please

    Does anyone have a picture of the firewall of a 68 Chrysler Newport, I have started putting it back together and unfortunately did not take it apart. I have done a 66 Belvedere, not sure how compatible they are. Thanks.
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    Welcome Tonybkel@newulmte to FCBO!

    Putting a 1968 Chrysler Newport convertible together Location: 56073
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