New Spring Project!

[Mr onetwo]

Hello to everyone.I am a new member here and the proud new owner of a 1968 Newport convertible!

The speedo shows 84,436 miles and I believe that to be accurate.The 383 starts right up and runs well.No major rust issues except over the rear wheels.....not bad for $1600 IMHO!Car was run every summer until last year.I look forward to learning from this site and contributing also!ccasion14:

 

[detmatt]

Kool convertible, welcome to the site from the Motor City!

 

[polara71]

Love a ragtop... NICE! Welcome to the board. Are those Superior wheels? I havent seen those in twenty five years

 

[Fratzog]

Welcome aboard. Nice score. What are your plans for it?

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Welcome...

 

[Stormer]

Congrats & welcome.

 

[AlleyOop2]

Cool car, welcome

 

[bulldogchesty]

Nice car, It might be the sister to mine.

 

[70NPORT]

Another Newport...Excellent! Very nice, welcome.

 

[1978 NYB]

Welcome........ nice car!

 

[mr. fix it]

The body lines are killer on this car! Good luck with it! - Welcome aboard as well!!

 

[68Nwprt]

Good deal for $1600.00. I notice some cornering lights up front. Nice. :wtg:

 

[Zymurgy]

Welcome aboard. Great looking Newport. Excellent find.

 

[Mr onetwo]

Welcome aboard. Nice score. What are your plans for it?

Thanks to all for the welcomes!:sSig_thanks: I put the car in storage for the winter because I just don't have the room yet.I am going to use the time to get as much info as possible on these cars...:reading:...I am sure I will have many questions for you guys here:icon_pray::dontknow: I would like to rebuild the 383 eventually and run it on LPG with 12 to 1 compression ,then put in a 4 speed OD auto.What do you guys think about a "shaker" hood intake on a C-body?

 

[Stormer]

You'll want a factory service manual if you don't have one. There's no question you could possibly have about the car that won't get answered here though.

 

[Mr onetwo]

You'll want a factory service manual if you don't have one. There's no question you could possibly have about the car that won't get answered here though.

I totally agree...I just picked 1 up on fleabay for $25.

 

[commando1]

I don't know how I missed this one. Especially a blue '68 Newport. A hearty welcome aboard.

 

[72Fury]

Cool car at a smokin price. Welcome!!

 

[saylor]

i bet th dudes that live across the pond can tell you how to convert it to LP gas

 

[Mopardik]

Welcome from a fellow '68 Newport owner! Nice score!