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  1. Mike McGuire

    known source for Newport vinyl clips

    Hello C body folks, Can anyone in the knowledge pool kindly direct me to a reliable source for these vinyl top clips? They are for a 68 Newport. Thanks and Happy motoring. Mike
  2. Mike McGuire

    trunk mounted luggage rack - haven't seen one on a slab yet

    Hello C-body Fans, I stumbled upon this pic while pawing through FBM the other day. Fairly certain I've never seen a luggage rack on a slab era C-body. (wagons, yes - roof mount). Does anyone know if they made a factory option (non-aftermarket), for slab trunks? Shared wisdom appreciated...
  3. Mike McGuire

    Down the Newport window whiskers rabbit hole.

    Hello Fellow C Body Enthusiasts, Although I've tracked down 5 or so sources for inner and outer window whiskers, they all are 'out of stock' on the 68 Newport fastop option, (& verts for that matter).. I can get generic pieces, where I trim down the pieces and perhaps bend the rear units, but...
  4. Mike McGuire

    console mounted vacuum gauge -- hose specs?

    Hello Mopar friends, The small hard plastic hose mounted to the engine and connecting to the fire wall is ancient and cracked etc. and in need of replacement on my 68 H-code. I might as well replace the interior side while I am at it. Does anyone know the diameter, or better yet, a place to...
  5. Mike McGuire

    largest reasonable tires for 68 Newport

    Hello Mopar People, I have some new 15 x7 rims for my 68 and was wondering what y'all would advise for the largest reasonable tire size to fit the wheel wells without touching on corners, etc. on non modified rear end/front end etc. Thanks, Mike p.s. Attached old photo for your enjoyment...
  6. Mike McGuire

    mystery fire wall coolant connection - air conditioned 68 Newport

    Hello, Subject car is an H-code 68 Newport with AC. It has 4 heater core sized ~1 inch hose connections on the passenger side. (2 long hoses to the water pump housing, and 1 shorty between the 2 pairs. on the fire wall.) Over on the driver's side there is a smaller half inch or so hose...
  7. Mike McGuire

    looking for 1968 Newport wheel sizes/specs.

    Hello Fellow Mopar fans, Sorry for the repeat inquiry (error on my part as I should have posted the rim inquiry bit on the looking for parts section, so FCBO removed the whole post and all replies, since I failed to follow protocol. Again, sorry about that mistake fellers.) but can anyone...
  8. Mike McGuire

    68 sending units question

    Hello Fellow Mopar enthusiasts. I'm curious if anyone knows if a 68 Chrysler 300 fuel tank sending unit, is the same or will fit in my 68 chrysler newport (originally 383). I suspect 5/16 vs 3/8, and the answer is no, but thought to ask the collective first. Also correct part number if...
  9. Mike McGuire

    anybody know a good 727B rebuilder in the New England area?

    Hi There C body brothers & sisters, Does anyone know a decent tranny rebuilder in New England , preferably in Mass or the Shire? Working on a 68 Newport. Thanks, Mike
  10. Mike McGuire

    Nautical hardware or luggage rack? slab C-body

    Fellow Chrysler enthusiasts, I passed a slab C-body the other day in traffic. What caught my eye was what appeared to be 2 long bars on the top of the rear fenders, one on each side. I'm not sure what it was, but if a luggage rack, something I'm not familiar with. I've seen roof mount, as...
  11. Mike McGuire

    Do popped freeze plugs mean your block is spent?

    I have an overheating issue on a 68 Newport. I've done lots.. burped, flushed, tested for hydrocarbons (negative) new shroud, radiator, water pump, fuel pump, checked timing, etc. My latest trick was to finally replace/yank the 2 "temporary plugs", 1 from each side, thinking this might inhibit...
  12. Mike McGuire

    power steering pump notes, shuffle and issues

    Hello FCBO peoples. As I understand it, there are 2 power steering pumps, and 1 of them has 2 different varieties of pulley. The first, generally more hearty variety for best performance is the Saginaw pump, identified by a larger pulley with openings through the pulley. This (in my...
  13. Mike McGuire

    Vacuum gauge on 68 Newport - is it factory?

    FCBO friends, Is this old gauge a factory option or not?... Never seen one before. Certainly looks 50 years old. Sorry for the low quality shots, I'll take a few more today if anyone wants to see more.. Mike (Mopar crush the Chevy)
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