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  1. Biggredd2069

    68 Newport. Tightening up the steering

    Guess this would be a drive line question. I've rebuilt my steering pump and my steering gear box. New pitman arm. And some new bushings. I just can't seem to dial out a ton of play in the steering wheel. I know it'll never be rack and pinion but there's gotta be a way to tighten it up to not be...
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    68 Newport, can i use a non ac heater core in an ac car?

    Have a 68 brother with air conditioning i leave the compressor on in the engine but none of the hoses are connected. I eventually plan to connect it but it's such the absolute lowest priority. I do need a heater core in general though. 60 bucks all over the place unless you need a combo ac unit...
  3. Biggredd2069

    Is my external efi fuel pump causing vapor lock?

    Have a fitech efi on my 68 Newport. Been a problem for years since day 1 but so many other projects and life things that take priority in finally done with and able to focus on this. Car will start great. Run great. Then I'll park and go to start it and just cranks and cranks but doesn't start...
  4. Biggredd2069

    Cheapest place for a 68 Newport gas tank

    Any leads on a good price for a 68 Newport 383? They seem pricier for c bodies, always. Have a small leak in my current and want to switch to an in tank fuel pump for my fitech system.
  5. Biggredd2069

    For Sale 1968 Chrysler Newport convertible for sale

    Have a 68 Chrysler Newport convertible for sale. Engine rebuilt and have the build sheet with it. 383 to a 390. Fitech fuel injection. Pertronix ignition, upgraded alternator, new engine wiring harness, radiator recored and had electric fan Transmission just rebuilt at beginning of June 24...
  6. Biggredd2069

    WANTED Need top of housing steering gear box 68 Newport

    Need the top housing of the steering gear box that the high pressure hose plugs into. The bracket that holds the bolts on broke off.
  7. Biggredd2069

    Is there a special washer or ring for high pressure steering hose connection?

    Been on a journey of redoing basically everything. Just rebuilt my steering pump and gear box and pittman arm. My high pressure hose is a couple years old but low mileage and mild use till now. Just got it back together and it's leaking from the high pressure hose. Just doesn't seem to fit right...
  8. Biggredd2069

    Steering wheel alignment after gear box change

    I recently had my steering gear box rebuilt. The strong column came off easy but putting it back on was a challenge. Had to hammer it back on after. I had my car in a winter storage unit and had to do the repair fast. When i got it all hooked up the steering was way to left almost at 8 O'Clock...
  9. Biggredd2069

    Remind me how many bolts on 68 steering gear box

    Have a 68 Chrysler Newport 383. Got the bright idea to get a storage unit for winter. While it's there I'm pulling the steering gear box to get rebuilt. Sucks forgetting tools and going back and forth. Anyways, I got the steering column disconnected, the cotter pin pulled off the Pittman arm...
  10. Biggredd2069

    For Sale 1967 Chrysler Newport grill and fender side skirts

    67 grill. Good shape. Might be missing attachment nuts and washers but should be fully intact otherwise. Will separate in the middle for shipping. Asking $250 plus actual shipping cost, likely around 65. Have 2 fender side skirts, blue, good condition. Asking $220 plus actual shipping cost...
  11. Biggredd2069

    I asked before and I'll ask again, where God can I actually get a power steering pump?

    Have a 68 Newport 383 with a Thompson style power steering pump. I've already had it rebuilt and it's failing again. I just want a reman already done I can just quick swap. Was told is part number 20-6107. I have looked high and low, far and wide. Everybody sends me links that carry some other...
  12. Biggredd2069

    Easy things to make it peppier? 68 Newport

    Have a rebuilt 383 68 newport with a fitech fuel injection. Had stock torque converter replaced a few years back, missed opportunity there. Stock rear end. The car is heavy. I just always call it a cruiser, not a race car. Which I don't want a race car necessarily but I would like to maybe make...
  13. Biggredd2069

    Sway bar bushing help

    Guess I thought this was a sway bar bushing? But every single search for any type of bushing doesn't pull this up. Any help you can give?
  14. Biggredd2069

    WANTED In search of 68 Newport power steering pump

    Looking good a good condition saginaw power steering pump for a 383 68 newport. I can have it rebuilt if I need to but needs to be in generally good condition and have a good cap for it. Located near Denver.
  15. Biggredd2069

    68 Newport power steering pump and pulley replacement

    I had my pump rebuilt While back but feel like it's still having an issue again a couple years later. I also lost the cap and it's not the original pump so been having a tough time finding a good replacement. But ultimately I just wanna buy a new pump, I don't want to rebuild mine again. I see...
  16. Biggredd2069

    Modem seat install 68 Newport

    Is there a particular modern seat that one can plug and play in these bolt holes? I need a seat that reclines and I don't mind if it doesn't match. I don't mind a seat cover. I am just an too tall and uncomfortable. 68 Newport convertibles.
  17. Biggredd2069

    Rear differential gasket question

    On my 68 Newport I want to change the rear diff gasket. I have a fsm on disk but had to order an external cd reader to view it. In the meantime is it just as simple as taking off the ten bolts or so and lowering the driveshaft and that whole front unit? I just want to swap the gasket and fluid only.
  18. Biggredd2069

    Steering gear box leak question

    I posted up in another section. I have a 68 Newport leaking from the bell housing area of the steering gear box. I fully intend to replace it at some point but wondering if that part is fixable temporarily. It leaks pretty bad. I've tried taking that ring off but didn't see how that bell part...
  19. Biggredd2069

    Advice or tips for doing my steering gear box, 68 Newport

    I'm debating to buy a firm feel stage 2 steering gear box and new Pittman arm soon. I'm a little scared to do the job myself. I've done quite a bit of work on my car but wondering if there are any tips or tricks that would be helpful to know before I start on it I can plan for? Think I'll Need...
  20. Biggredd2069

    For Sale 1967 Newport grill and skirts and couple interior parts

    I parted out a blue 4 door 67 Newport. I have the grill in great shape, skirts I'm nearly perfect shape and a few interior parts. Some trim, grab handle straps on back of seat, side of front seat trim, couple misc things. Located in Parker, co. We can discuss cost and shipping. Most of the pics...
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