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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    Here's a short video describing how to upgrade your single circuit master cylinder to the '67 and later dual circuit style.
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    I also made a short video talking about how I performed the Ammeter Bypass on my '66 Newport. Hope this helps someone out there who is considering doing this little upgrade.
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    I made a short video giving an overview of the Putco Headlight Relay installation for anyone that's looking for a little more detail on how it works.
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    Night view with reflective tape … no more problems being seen at night!
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    All of the oddities that I was having after starting her up for the first time since November have cleared themselves out. The light was good this evening so I took some photos.
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    Gave the SS Anderson a proper wash over the weekend, so I thought I'd make a quick video to show some of the repairs and improvements I've done over the last year. I'm gonna have to polish the paint a bit again since the car cover has introduced some defects. Check out the video!
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    I’ve been super concerned about visibility at night ever since I got this car, so after many other distractions I’ve implemented @CBODY67’s good advice and applied white reflective tape to the side trim. In indirect light you can’t even see it, but in direct light, it reflects white. I can now...
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    Hey Ross, I used Permatex clear windshield sealant. I jammed the application nozzle behind the black rubber seal, and just laid a bead down between the black rubber seal, and the glass itself, all the way around the windshield...
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    I used a couple pieces of foam-based "craft" board like you can find at Hobby Lobby. Got 2 of the biggest ones they sell, duct taped them together, then used the original as a pattern and cut the new one to match. A bit flimsy, but as long as you just put it in place and leave it, it's fine...
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    My car shows really well. I got super lucky finding a '66 Newport that had been well cared for all of these 57 years. Previous owners repaired rusted out panels, installed a new windshield, new paint, sprayed truck liner in the trunk, replaced the carpet, new tires, new shocks, new rear...
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    Probably the final show of the season.
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    Got lotsa compliments today at a local car show!
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    Well, a month later, it’s all put back together. Rear quarter windows technically work. The driver side rear quarter works pretty good on its own, but it does like to have some assistance pushing in the back corner as you roll it up, otherwise it hangs up on the rubber trim. Would’ve loved to...
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    Anyone know the exact color for the backlight trim here? Interior color is listed as “red.” Seems to be the same as the dashboard. 66 Newport.
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    Replacing the cat whiskers on the rear cards …
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    I swapped out the 57 year old in-tank fuel filter today with a new replacement I got on Amazon for only $15!
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    I have a hardtop finally! Originally I planned to write a tutorial and photograph the process of removing, repairing and reinstalling the driver's side window and regulator assembly. The whole process was such a nightmare that I decided to forgo doing all of that on the driver's side, and...
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    yes, on the passenger side the white roller on the front lower angled part was completely gone, and on the drivers side, the double white roller at the rear was broken off.
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    Here’s the whole thing loosely reassembled on the bench showing what new parts I’ll be using. The rebuild kit I got from Classic Industries was for B Bodies, so I knew it wouldn’t be perfect. Turns out about half the kit won’t work for C bodies. Luckily some of the parts are salvageable and...
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    '66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

    yes, editing now. I'll post a separate write up in the Interior Forum once I figure it all out
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