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Last year I ran out of spare money to sink into the car. Just yesterday I finally pulled the block out and it's just about ready for the machine shop. I've had all the parts just waiting in my garage for some time now. Life has been in the way. This morning I got the new evaporator core, and...

Mine has short plastic spikes along the edge that grip the carpet. It never moves.

I watched a documentary once about the turbine cars. It was said in there that many of the engineers watched them get crushed. Someone that was there told that they had never seen so many men cry at once.

Referring to my last post on here... Here is a picture of the holder. It's perfect and would fit in any car. No brand or name on it anywhere. Edit: If you like Coke, here is the only one i've found for sale Vintage Coca Cola Plastic Car Floor Caddy Drink Holder | eBay

This was a problem in my Newport. Go out for shakes or something and you'd have to ask for a drink carrier and brace it on the floor against the seat, and drive slow. However, my station wagon came with a plastic center console that sits on top of the transmission tunnel. I've searched for...

Update: I have bit the bullet and just decided to give this car anything it needs. However much that adds up to is just what it costs. It'll be nice getting it to a point where everything functions like it should. I am doing all the mechanical/ electrical and will get everything finished so it...

After a long time away, I am getting back into working on the car. I've had real trouble finding a machine shop that will work after covid. I kept "getting put on the list," waiting months, and getting excuses. I finally found what I hope is a competent shop, and I will be removing the block and...

I have moved my recent post here because the subject has changed into a full rebuild. For those who have not seen my recent post: Looking for advice on valves, lifters etc. I am now doing a complete full rebuild per the advice of David Hill, and suggestions of a few others. 64,000 miles were...

It will be a while before I can do diagnosis. It is an original, stock 80,000 mile engine. It has been steadily running rougher lately and getting low vacuum readings, so it may be time to rebuild anyhow. The oil pressure light comes on when the key is turned, but has never came on while the...

Unfortunate turn of events today. Rod knock (or some other knocking) kicked in about 2 blocks from home. Immediately stopped and checked oil- it had the right amount. Carefully creeped back home. No miracle cure for this, I think this means rebuild. I'm scared to even start the old girl again.

Yesterday had decent weather for a change. Changed oil, woke her up and went on a drive. I am currently trying to make the highway experience nicer. I had tires balanced and rotated. At any highway speed the driver's door vibrates and wind whistles from the old door seals. I took a long strip of...

Today I replaced the condenser with a new old stock replacement. also, reproduction of original spark plug wires, new old stock Champion spark plugs, new ignition coil, gapped points again, set timing, and cut two sets of original Chrysler logo keys. She is back to running like a top! Not long...

I trust your opinion more than most on this site, but are you sure? The carburetor was rebuilt a year and a half ago, new brass float and all.

Since September all of those issues have long since been resolved. I replaced driver's side rear wheel cylinder. Replaced my Chinese rear bearings with Timken. Rotated tires, replaced universal joints. Fixed the valve cover leak. Just yesterday I tore apart both front wheels and replaced the...

My first thoughts when i found it was: "What in the hell broke this time?"

Ok, great news. I replaced a wheel cylinder not long ago and it flew apart when i took it out. Thanks!

1972 newport. Little part found on the ground next to drivers side rear wheel, under the car. Looks almost like a u-joint cap, but it isnt. Possible that it didnt come from the car, but i want to be safe.

Its been a wild ride trying to get the tank up to par to return home. Fixed the brakes. A wheel cylinder had slowly started leaking more and more. At first it was undetectable. I was getting vibration on the highway. One of the universal joints had frozen solid on the way here. Got both of them...

I dont plan on going anywhere until its ok.