Oh no I bought another one 1970 Newport Convertible

[Lowbudget]

I passed on this right before my back surgery a couple months ago. The seller said the guy that wanted it jerked his chain for a couple months. It popped up for sale again so I grabbed it. Facebook The seller is going to meet me halfway in SLC UT. This one is going to get back to being mechanically sound and then be driven, ratty or not. For the price I paid I couldn't pass it up. I will do the total restore on the 60 300 convertible.

 

[Mike Parker]

Enjoy my friend

 

[Samplingman]

Let’s see some pics!

 

[Lowbudget]

The Facebook link in my post will take you to the pictures. I will get some more when I grab it next week.

 

[crv]

Another one @ayilar.

 

[Snotty]

I saw this one on FB yesterday. Well equipped with the N code 383! And a clock!!

 

[ayilar]

Congratulations @Lowbudget on buying CE27N0C180789 — looks like FF4.

FWIW, I am aware of very few N-code Newport convertibles. Would you post the tag?

 

[azblackhemi]

NICE floors!

 

[Lowbudget]

Congratulations @Lowbudget on buying CE27N0C180789 — looks like FF4. Would you post the tag?

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He says the original tag was lost when front clip was changed. Hopefully the build sheet is there.

 

[ayilar]

He says the original tag was lost when front clip was changed. Hopefully the build sheet is there.

Thank you. I see some nice options like power locks and an 8-track radio cassette. Does the car have Autotemp?

 

[67valiant 100]

I think it's a FY4 car. I probably would have bought it if the fender tag was there to match my dad's car. The N-code made it very special and the gold interior is a knock out refinished! But I guess I'll continue to hold out for my elusive U-code Newport convertible lol.

 

[bigmoparjeff]

It may be ratty, but looks to be a rock solid car. You really can't go wrong with such a rust free car, especially if you got it for a bargain price.


Jeff

 

[ayilar]

I think it's a FY4 car. I probably would have bought it if the fender tag was there to match my dad's car. The N-code made it very special and the gold interior is a knock out refinished! But I guess I'll continue to hold out for my elusive U-code Newport convertible lol.

I thought FF4 paint, mostly because of the firewall. The steering wheel and dash are from a gold interior for sure, which much be E2Y4. Since the latter was not available on an FF4 car (for some reason -- I think it'd have looked great), the most likely choices are FF4 or FY6. The latter is too dark from what I see here, and the door jambs do look greenish gold, so you may be right.

Hopefully @Lowbudget finds the build sheet and confirms the options!

PS: from the ad, I see further evidence suggesting it is indeed FY4 -- "383 4 barrel. AT. Power windows, power antenna, power seat, power disc brakes, factory AC. Am/fm with 8 track. Pretty straight with very little rust. Front sheet metal doesn’t match the car so the fender tag doesn’t match either. Floors are great. Some small trunk rust. Has sat awhile so the gas is bad. (...) In Carlin Nevada"

PPS: yes, it has ATC

 

[Lowbudget]

Ayilar, the owner says the build sheet is under the front seat. He said it looked fragile so he didn't mess with it. He was going to use it for a parts car but decided it was too nice and that it needed a good home.

It's a disc brake car

I can't wait to pick it up Friday and get started on getting it road ready.

 

[71Polara383]

Ayilar, the owner says the build sheet is under the front seat. He said it looked fragile so he didn't mess with it. He was going to use it for a parts car but decided it was too nice and that it needed a good home.

It's a disc brake car

I can't wait to pick it up Friday and get started on getting it road ready.

You got a kick *** foundation to work with!

 

[Lowbudget]

We made it home with it. The windshield came out unscathed as it was covered, my pick up windshield wasn't so lucky.

We drove it on the trailer sputtering and popping yesterday. When we went to start it to pull it off the trailer it would only run with the prime shot out of the fuel bottle. We pushed it off and into the shop.
We looked in the fuel tank which looked empty and clean. Put new fuel hose/filter on, gave her some corn free 91 octane gas and she fired right up. We found a couple bad plug wires. She will get those replaced today and get new plugs.

Overall it is a very solid car. Today will tell more. I was too damn tired to play anymore last night.
The main thing is that I'm happy as hell with the purchase.

More to follow.

 

[ayilar]

@Lowbudget — thank you for the updates. For some reason I did not get alerts to them, hence my delay in responding.

One thought about the build sheet. You may be able to take some photos in place, without removing the sheet and risking its destruction.

 

[Lowbudget]

Well here’s what's left of the broadcast sheet that was under the front seat. Drivers side patch we found and no ATC…….right?

 

[marko]

lucky ! you dodged a bullet with it having regular a/c !
much easier to get working

 

[Snotty]

No ATC, correct.