Yet another newb :)

[Brad Nelson]

To the forums that is.

Hey all. Been around Mopars since I bought my first Road Runner right after I graduated high school in 1982.
Currently I have a 1966 Chrysler Newport that was (I know, over used term) an original barn find and (also over used) bought from the original owner. It's a 383 2-bbl auto with AC and mechanical windows. And it formerly had a vinyl top.
My plan was originally to build the 383 similar to the factory 335hp "Road Runner" engine from '68. Then I thought about instead going with a Huges cam and a Holley Sniper EFI and a Gear Vendors OD. But after looking at the cost of the machining and rebuild of that 383 I realized that for less I can put a junk yard 5.7 Hemi/5-speed auto

and get the same HP with way better fuel economy.
So that's the plan along with re-doing the interior in old school diamond "tuck-n-roll" seats, 15" stealies with dog dish hub caps and wide white wall tires.
Just a cruiser with plenty of go.

 

[Newport 66]

Thank you for not doing an LS swap!!! Keep us posted on your progress.....

 

[Brad Nelson]

Nah, I'm saving the LS swap for my '99 GMC Suburban when the 350 finally dies.

 

[LocuMob]

Nah, I'm saving the LS swap for my '99 GMC Suburban when the 350 finally dies.

Keep it in the family, eh? Sounds like a fun (?) plan with the 5.7 swap, definitely start a thread on that. Love the appearance of the Chrysler, some folks got to love the rougher cars that still drive, right? I know I do. Oh yeah, welcome to the forum!

 

[Brad Nelson]

Oh, and for those who wonder if this actually got parked all that long ago;

When was the last time you saw "Sears" branded white wall tires?
And they still hold air!

 

[Turboomni]

 

[440sportfury]

Welcome Aboard

 

[65sporty]

Welcome from the Mitten, love the modern hemi swap idea and if you do the swap PLEASE start a build thread.

 

[live4theking]

Cool plan. Another member did 5.7 into a 68 Fury I believe. keep us posted.

 

[Brad Nelson]

I'll document the build here and I'm putting together a Facebook page for all the builds I am doing.

 

[jct]

What about for the folks that don't have a fb account

 

[Brad Nelson]

I'm sure pictures of my other projects will drop in along the way. ;)

 

[LocuMob]

Join ForTrucksOnly.com and share the build of this one.

The other builds look interesting too.

 

[Brad Nelson]

Not sure they will find it interesting, it's not going to remain a truck but more of end up like a cross of these two

 

[LocuMob]

Not sure they will find it interesting, it's not going to remain a truck but more of end up like a cross of these two View attachment 192105 View attachment 192106

You're insane. That's definitely different style of build

 

[Newport 66]

Perfect uses for old caddies......lol

 

[Brad Nelson]

You're insane. That's definitely different style of build

To paraphrase "Alice In Wonderland"; all the best people are.

That project, named "Squirrel-Ma-Geddon" is being built for next years Wasteland Weekend. Going to be powered by a tunnel rammed 440 on spray.

 

[65sporty]

Somebody has been watching too much Road Warrior and Fury Road
I would still follow along with the build though

 

[Brad Nelson]

That's what Wasteland Weekend is all about. Based on Mad Max (1,2,3) and Fury Road.
With a little Burning Man thrown in for good measure.