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    '68 Newport 275/60r15 on 15x8 (4.25" B/S -6ET)?

    Hi all! I'm looking for new rims and tires for my '68 Newport. It currently has stock 14" rims with 205/75r14 Hankook tires which are more than 10 years old and are not round anymore. I've got my eyes on a set of 15x7 for the front and 15x8 in the rear. I want the widest tires possible...
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    Lean AFR for multiple seconds on high load (Brawler 670cfm vac)

    Hi All, I've created a new thread since I've bought a new carb, which is working a lot better already. Previous thread can be found over here : Holley 750dp lean secondary tip in I've replaced my carb with a Brawler 670 vacuum secondary BR67256 and I'm currently trying to jet the Brawler for...
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    Holley 750dp lean secondary tip in

    Hi All, I've replaced the Edelbrock 1406 600CFM on my car for a Holley 750 DP and I'm currently trying to jet the holley for optimal performance. Driving on the primaries is going pretty well, it's drive able. However, it's going very lean when opening the secondaries and it stays lean for...
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    Distributor advance spring choice

    Hi all, I've got a mopar performance distributor off of Richard Ehrenberg, which name is familiar with some people I guess. I want to recurve it, the current advance springs in it are too strong. It seems to advance pretty late and I only seem to manage a total of 15 degrees of mechanical...
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    Holley 4150 baseplate gasket incorrect?

    Hi all, I've bought a secondhand Holley 4150 Double pumper with manual choke. Model number 4779-9. I'm in the process of cleaning it and installing new gasket, which was much needed. To do this I've bought holley kit 37-485. But it looks like they've supplied the wrong throttle body gasket...
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    Found Wanted. Howard cam and lifter kit CL728001-09 (rattler BB cam)

    Hi all, I'm looking for cam and lifter kit CL728001-09. Hydraulic Flat Tappet Rattler Camshaft & Lifter Kit; 1959 - 1980 Chrysler 383-440 1800 to 5600 Howards Cams CL728001-09 | Howards Cams I've contacted multiple Howard Cams dealer. But it seems to be out of stock everywhere. I was hoping...
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    What Edelbrock 1406 jetting do you use

    Hi all, I'm pretty familiar with jetting Solex and Weber IDF carbs, but the edelbrock carb is new to me. Mainly the rods and springs are new for me. I've read that a 1406 is pretty lean out of the box, but I can't find a lot people that have shared their 1406 jetting. I'm investing in dual O2...
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    WANTED Dual diaphragm booster '68 Newport

    Hi all, I'm looking for a dual diaphragm booster for my '68 Newport with Disc/Drum setup. I'm in the Netherlands so it's pretty hard going to junkyards and sending it to booster Dewey. A core that needs to be rebuild is fine. Does someone have a booster laying around? Thanks!
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    No steering assist on idle '68 Newport

    Hi all, Question. I was testing my power steering. And I dont have assist at idle. Only if I rev it a little bit my assist starts working. I've got a federal pump with a 7 inch pulley. I took it apart and all the parts appeared to be in great condition. I did replace orings and seals I...
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    It's alive! '68 Newport first start

    Hi all, As some of you know I'm working on restoring my '68 Newport. 1968 Newport 4dr Hardtop restore (NL) After a year of hard work it was finally time to see if the engine would fire up. Engine bay wiring was not finished yet so I whipped up some basic wiring and a battery for this test. I'm...
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    '68 Newport fuel lines/vent

    Hi all I've installed a new 2 vent gastank in my '68 newport and I'm figuring out the fuel line routing. I only have a hardline running through the passenger side of the frame. It looks like the drivers side also had a hard line running through it, but that's not there anymore. What line is...
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    '68 Newport how to change cornering bulbs

    Hi all, I'm working on my '68 Newport and I'm wondering how I can replace the bulbs in my cornering lights. I can rotate the sockets but I can't seem to get them out. Is there a trick to it?
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    '68 newport fan not working on heat/defrost but working on A/C

    Hi all, I'm trying to get everything working in the dash of my 68 chrysler Newport. Most of the stuff is working, except for the fan in Heat and Def mode. The fan works on AC and Max AC mode and has Low/Mid/High. So the resistor is also fine. Does anyone have any clue why the fan turns of...
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    Missing kickdown linkage parts '68 Newport with 1406 eddy

    Hi all, I'm working on getting my '68 Newport back on the road. I've rebuild a lot of parts and I'm now at the point of reconnecting and setting the throttle and kickdown linkage. I tried setting it up as it was when I've bought the car, but that's definitely not the way it should've been...
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    '68 Newport dash vacuum actuator removal and identification

    Hi all, I did a vacuum test to check to see if my dash controls work on my '68 Newport. I came to tje co conclusion that 2 of the 3 dual port vacuum actuators are not working properly anymore :( I can't get the one in the back out (with the longest rod) Anyone have any clue how to remove this...
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    WANTED '68 Newport front grill emblem

    Hi all I'm looking for a decent '68 Newport grill emblem since mine is in bad shape. Doesn't have to be NOS. From a parts car or so is fine. Has to be sent to Nijmegen, The Netherlands. I found 3 so far, but sellers refused to sell overseas to me and sold them to someone in the states...
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    SOLD 67/68 Chrysler gearshift indicator lever

    Hi all, I'm missing the clip-on gearshift indicator operating lever on the steering column on my '68 Newport. I do have the slotted link with grommet part. Does anyone have this clip on part laying around? I think 67 and 68 are the same. It has to be shipped to Nijmegen, The Netherlands...
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    How to remove left A/C outlet '68 Newport

    Hi all! I'm working on the dashboard of my '68 Newport. I'm trying to remove the LH A/C outlet to replace it with one in way better condition, but I can't aeem to reach the two nuts in the back. Does anyone have a little trick how to remove it when the dash is still in the car?
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    Dashboard unknown A/C wire '68 Newport

    Hi all!, I'm working on tidying the wiring in the dashboard of my '68 Newport. All the wires are exactly like in my FSM , except for one unknown wire... My '68 Newport has basic A/C from factory. I've added a picture from my '68 Newport FSM. It doesn't have the dual blower motor or the roof...
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    Crankshaft pullies not interchangeable? 383 and 400

    Hi all, I'm working on my engine for my 1968 Newport. The original 383 was toast so I got a 1977 400 engine, also from a Newport. I'm currently cleaning and painting all engine components so that the engine can go in like it was new from the factory. I want to use most parts from my '68 383...
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