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  1. SuperDave

    Power antenna conversion

    I got a car cover for Christmas (yay) for my '73 Newport. However, because of the original 1 piece antenna mast, I must make a hole in the cover for it to fit. I don't really want to do that. So my options are: A) power antenna, B) an antenna with a spring at the bottom and/or a swivel ball...
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    Interchangeable window parts

    Okay, I'm about to bite the bullet big time, interior overhaul: sound system (90% purchased, need grommets & wires), aftermarket gauges (purchased), carpet & dead-liner insulation (purchased), seat covers & extra material for door skins ($900 saved back, another $100 for taxes & shipping). I'm...
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    Second battery, choosing a solenoid

    Attention shade tree electrical engineers: I got a chunk of change for my birthday & decided to invest it into Project Turd, my 73 More-Door Newport (called that because it doggy doo brown & it gets crappy gas mileage). I ordered carpet, dead-liner insulation, cables, amplifiers, & speaker wires...
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    Hood release cable needed

    Not sure if this is a restoration thread item or interior thread. (Moderators feel free to relocate this thread to the appropriate sub-forum) I have a 73 Newport. Hood release cable works (for now) but it requires a firm pull of 3 inches to get the hood open. When it does release, the "shaft" of...
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    Belt moulding trim clips

    73 Newport, got into a parking lot "boo boo" that left a crease in the passenger side rear door and pealed off the belt line trim. I'm pretty sure I can massage out the dent & repaint it to hide the damage (textured bed liner paint), the only problem is locating the plastic retention clips...
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    Underhood heat

    Scenario: 73 Newport with a Musclecar makeover; rebuilt 400 with flat top Pistons, shaved heads, "Stage II" camshaft, 4 bbl, headers, MSD ignition, aluminum radiator, dual electric fans, electric fuel pump, lots of chrome, open style air filter, etc... Looks, runs & sounds badass. Dismal fuel...
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    C Bodies in Hot Rod magazine

    C-Body Mopars: Chrysler Corp’s Full-Sized Muscle Cars Its about time they showed us some love. And it's not another junkyard listing either. They even posted a link to us here.
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    Idiot lights

    This may seem like a dumb question, but has ANYONE wired up (or known of) an alternator idiot light for a 73 C-body before? I'm ripping out the dash assembly and installing a complete aftermarket gauge set to go along with my Musclecar Makeover. 6 gauge setup with a 200 MPH GPS speedo (w/turn...
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    ACGlobal heater cores?

    Got my "stimulus" check, time to throw some of it at the Turd. ACGlobal (a.k.a. ccsautoparts on eBay) has offered me $10 off for a heater core I've been watching to fit my 73 Newport. Before I click Add To Cart, I wanted to check back here to confirm the fit. It seems that sometime ago, someone...
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    Fendertop signal lights

    My driver's side light is raised up maybe a quarter inch or so. It won't stay down. Is there a clip I'm missing? If so, where do I find one? Is there an alternative to securing my fendertop blinker light indicator besides glue, epoxy or silicone?
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    Big block power steering

    Okay, so I'm rebuilding my 400. Got it painted and partially assembled. Just got the brackets and assorted small parts back from the powder coaters today. Even got a seal kit for the power steering pump. But like a dumbass, I forgot to take pics of the motor before it came apart. I'm at...
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    AC hoses

    Ok guys, I have an issue. I'm rebuilding (& upgrading) a 73 Newport. Previous owner got rid of the AC (probably because it didn't work) but left the compressor intact, as the way it's laid out, the alternator needs the compressor pulley. I did manage to find a side bracket to relocate the...
  13. SuperDave

    Customizing a 73 Newport "Custom"

    Little by little, bit by bit, Project Turd (so named on account of it's doggy door brown and presently it runs like crap) coming along. Thought I'd show off some of my tweeks. So far it has shorty headers, the torsion bars and rear ladder bars have been dialed down, and a new set of Magnum...
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    Cylinder head date codes

    Please forgive my ignorance, I got a pair of used 346 heads for rebuilding my 400. I need to know where is, and how to read, the date codes on these heads. I know in 73, Mother Mopar started using hardened exhaust valve seats in anticipation of upcoming unleaded fuels. I'd like to know if I can...
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    WANTED Flip down license fuel door

    Wanted/need/MUST HAVE! I possess a 73 Newport, license plate fuel door is missing. This thing needs to be road worthy and legal in 6 months or so & I have to be able to attach the tag to the rear bumper. Plus it'd be nice to hide the gas cap. Anyone have a lead on where I can get one? I...
  16. SuperDave

    Cruise control delete

    My 73 Newport is missing the cruise control, likely removed by PO. I have no need or desire to replace it, but it was linking the speedo cables, and I do want the speedo to work. Does anyone make an adapter or a longer replacement cable? And what length would I need? Thanks in advance.
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    Slab vs Fuse?

    Okay, forgive my ignorance please. I'm gifted with an embarrassing IQ (higher than my credit score anyway), but at 53 years, I'm still an idiot. The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know. What's the difference between a slab side vs a fuselage body? And which one best...
  18. SuperDave

    Welcome SuperDave to FCBO!

    Lifetime gearhead Location: Panama City Beach, Florida USA
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