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    Wheel / rim ideas for a 1961 Chrysler Newport

    Hi I am looking at changing the wheels on my 61 Chrysler Newport . These are my current rims . I am thinking about wire wheels mainly but am open to ideas . Would anyone have photos of their car (doesn't have to be a 61 Newport)with wire wheels or any other sort of mag wheel . Photos would be...
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    1961 Chrysler Newport steering coupler .

    I am chasing a steering coupler for my 1961 Newport (power steering) I have found this one at Rock Auto More Information for LARES 217 I don't know if i am looking at it right but it doesn't look like the one in my FSM . Does anyone know if the Rock Auto part is correct or know where to get...
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    Disc conversion help

    If you are still using the original master cylinder , you will need to take the residual valve out of the master cylinder port/ports that feeds the front brakes .
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    Drag link for 1961 Chrysler Newport

    I am going to replace the drag/center link and tie rods on my 1961 Newport . I can get the tie rods here in Australia . I can't find a drag link here so will have to purchase from the USA or elsewhere . I have found some on US ebay but would like to know what brands are the best and what to...
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    1961 Newport brake bleeding problems .

    Thanks Dave The only time i have driven the car is off the tilt tray truck to underneath my house . So i don't really know how the brakes worked as i found out all the front components need replacing .
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    1961 Newport brake bleeding problems .

    They also have this on listed for Front Drums . More Information for DYNAMIC FRICTION 35539005
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    1961 Newport brake bleeding problems .

    Dave Have been looking on Rock Auto . They have this one listed for Power Brakes . More Information for CARDONE 131323 They have this one listed for Manual Brakes . More Information for CARDONE 131323M This is the rebuild kit . 1969 CHRYSLER NEWPORT Parts | RockAuto My brakes are 4 wheel...
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    1961 Newport brake bleeding problems .

    Thanks Dave I have have checked all the line connections and nothing appears to be weeping. Front lines are new and copper rings are present . I will try bleeding the master cylinder and see what happens . Do you or anyone know where i could get a kit for that twin pot master cylinder in the...
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    1961 Newport brake bleeding problems .

    I may have been bleeding wrong. I was getting a friend to pump the peddle 5 times then hold it to the floor. Then i would crack the nipple and let the fluid and air flow for a few seconds. This is how i have always done it with no problems on previous cars . Weird thing is this method worked on...
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    1961 Newport brake bleeding problems .

    My Newport has power assisted 4 wheel drum brakes and a dual pot master cylinder. It has a later model differential with self adjusting brakes . Front brakes are standard and everything has been replaced,new wheel cylinders , shoes and flexible brake lines. Rear brakes are almost new with no...
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