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  1. SuperDave

    Trans upgrade

    Honestly, why NOT consider a gear vendors under/overdrive? It has two modes, automatic where it'll shift into OD on its own at 50ish, and manual that allows you to split shift ALL the gears, basically giving you a six speed close ratio trans. Tach it up to 4500 in low, and toggle the gears, 1st...
  2. SuperDave

    I asked before and I'll ask again, where God can I actually get a power steering pump?

    As far as belt squealing goes, a fresh belt or even some aerosol "belt dressing" may solve that. Maybe both. I've had to deal with that for years on my Mopar, specifically for the power steering. There's a guy I know across town with a '69 Road Runner, met him at a car show. He told me he...
  3. SuperDave

    Anyone want to discuss This??

    Long story, so go grab a beer. Grew up in a Mopar family, at 1st anyway. Grandad had a 69 New Yorker, 440 hwy king, nobody could pass him. The only child of a single mom, I often rode shotgun in my momma's purple 70 Charger 500, white vinyl top & interior, 383 magnum & a pistol grip 4 speed...
  4. SuperDave

    Let's see your Newports

    My 73. Couldn't afford a muscle car so I built my own. I've seen big Chevys, Lincoln's & Caddies pimped out but not a Chrysler so I "Dared to be Different". Original 400 after I waved my magic Craftsman wrench at it. Now it's a 'Magnum 400' A few custom touches, custom grill, lights & LEDs...
  5. SuperDave

    How Did This Happen? Bent Speedo Needle and Broken Cable

    If it were me, I'd test it first before installing. Obviously it'll need a new cable, something you can get at RockAuto. That's where I got mine anyways. Insert the cable into the speedo head & spin the trans end by hand, then with a drill. That'll show if it's viable to be reused and installed...
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    To Mod, or Not to Mod, that is the question. What will break at 500hp?

    First few things that come to mind are motor mounts, trans upgrades, U-joints, driveshaft, ring & pinion, axles & leaf springs. The 8.25 axle can only "safely" handle 400 hp in stock form, any more and either the internals need serious upgrades, OR replacing it with an 8.75" or better. Caltrac...
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    Mathilda, Our Lovely 66 Newport, Wantonly DESTROYED by a Gen Xcrement Sociopath!

    I agree with the above statement regarding her insurance co. using your words against you. If you don't/won't delete this thread, then at least change your screen name to something other than your real name. Seriously dude. But at least you and yours are safe. Which I believe you stated was...
  8. SuperDave

    Slab Side key question

    I acquired my Newport thru a Mechanic's lien, no keys at all. It was abandoned at our lot after Hurricane Michael swept thru Panama City, FL. Ended up buying NOS key set on fleabay to ensure a correct matching set - ignition & door the same, separate trunk key. I would have gotten the glove box...
  9. SuperDave

    Dash Swap

    To each their own. You're not driving it & I have no intention of selling it anytime soon. I only brought it up as an option for Kenfyoozed to consider. commando1 - the gauges I would buy (if money were no object) are Autometer's American Muscle series. Gauges - American Muscle However, these...
  10. SuperDave

    Dash Swap

    I am not a fan of the bar speedo either. It's my intention to remove it all and replace it with a set of cheap gauges from China. 6 Gauge set Speedo Tacho Fuel Volt Meter Oil Pressure Temp Black Red Backlight | eBay It's not a bolt-on swap, I'll need to fab a panel from scratch. Speedo is...
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