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Agree with the rest, but after working in the automotive repair industry for 30+ years, I wouldn't want those being original on a 5000 mile old 1976 car if I planned on ever driving it. Time often kills parts like those just as quickly as mileage. In fact, I'd rather have 100K mile belts/hoses...

I spent a couple of hours trying to find any source of mileage history on my 1976 5.9 Newport. Odometer shows 14,688. It's amazingly clean for something that was stored poorly over the years, if true mileage is 114,688. Yet, despite being owned by two Octogenarians since new, I'm hard...

Has anyone found a stock-replacement muffler that fits these? My muffler is bad, but the piping is fine. The only mufflers I can find for these cars are listed for the 440CI cars. Thank you for any advice!

Thank you *VERY* much! This was exactly what I needed! Hooked everything up, replaced a couple of questionable vacuum hoses, drained/refilled tank, new fuel filter, and she runs SO much better. Now off to find a muffler for it (they only seem to list ones for the 440Ci Newports), and a...

It's a 1976 Newport with a 360 Holley 2-bbl.

This is helpful. Thank you so much!

Ours is missing the sticker under the hood, and I can't see to find a diagram for the connections to the carb. Unfortunately, I started the swap, ran into some health issues and am now trying to put the replacement on. Appreciate any help.

I've spent the last hour scouring everywhere I can think of, and can't find a replacement mechanical pump for this car. I see 1977+ for 5.9 cars I see 1976 for the big block engine cars I see 1976 5.9 for Ramchargers, etc., but no listing for Newports I see $200 upgraded high flow pumps But...

Thank you, Dave. I wonder why the July/August addition stops earlier.

Dave, I didn't know that they were still a publication. My grandfather had stacks of those and we used to comb through them as a kid. I just signed up for their subscription, but the first copy I received, they only list up through 1969 under Chrysler. Am I looking at the wrong publication?

Tires are relatively new, carb is new. I'll be doing all of the filters/fluids/plugs this week. I'll take a look at the lines while I have up in the air. Again, the advice is appreciated! And yes, the Bonneville would be the one I'd actually put more time and money into---and use. The...

Thank you Dave!. With the data I was seeing (very limited), I was guessing in the mid-$4000 range, but wanted to be sure. I'll just do a quick maintenance/detail on it and put it up for sale. I appreciate your insight!

Hi, all! I'm trying to find values on a 1976 Newport. Car has 114K on it (I'm assuming it's rolled over...showing 14K). 5.9 2bbl, auto w/ AC. Car would be more towards the "Good" definition via Hagerty. Bittersweet Poly exterior with matching interior. Interior is in VERY good condition...

Just a note on Centric.... They were my go-to source for rotors for a LONG time. I have a business that deals with newer Mopar/Mitsubishi cars, and they were VERY close to being as good as OEM units. More recently, I've started having issues with them. Incorrectly boxed units, hub diameter...

I've been deliberating and procrastinating on this project for quite some time, and am hoping to lean on the experience of the board. I inherited my Grandfather's 1976 Newport (5.9 w/ Carter 2bbl) almost two years ago. I've helped him maintain the car from time to time, but am much more well...