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Ok so I’m removing my A/C on my 69 Newport 383 to clean up my engine and save some weight. I don’t want to buy a water pump pulley and a crank pulley. I noticed the water pump has an idler pulley to the left of the engine that seems to serve no purpose, and if removed, I could use a shorter...

Hi there, I am trying to figure out if I have a HP motor or not. The VIN has the H code but from what I’ve read that just means 383 4 barrel. The VIN also decodes to the 727 HD trans with low geared posi in the rear end. The block does not have the HD stamp unless it’s under the edge of the...

Hi all, I have not posted in a long time. I purchased a 69 Newport Custom Hardtop estate car in 2017 that was saved from the scrapyard by a non car guy neighbor who I bought it from. I’ve stored the car since then and am now starting to get it fired up again. It’s has a HP factory motor and...

Hi all, I have not posted in a while. Finally have some time now to play with the 69 Newport. I wanted to buy some wheels but was not sure what would fit. I know it takes 5x4.5 but was not sure about the offset. Can anyone tell me what their aftermarket wheel sizes are so I can get some...

Ok I have another stupid question. I have a smell in the 69 Newport that I can't figure out. The smell reminds me of my great aunts early 70s Plymouth valiant that had a rubber floor. I removed the rubber mat from the trunk thinking that might be it. The mat looked pristine but fell apart...

I recently joined the forum and posted a few pics of my new beast. My question is there a place that I can purchase a new vinyl top? The car is a 69 Newport Custom 4dr hardtop. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Dave