"Transformation" Story of a 1966 Chrysler Newport

[Little Pete]

Not my car, but I have spoke to this gentleman a few times. Thought it was worth a good review by other members. Has some good embedded video links. Hope you enjoy!

Christopher McKitterick 1966 Chrysler Newport Hot-Rod Sedan Project

 

[Snotty]

Not a restoration. I like the owner's choice of words: transformation.

 

[Little Pete]

Not a restoration. I like the owner's choice of words: transformation.

Agreed..............Just wish he would have repainted the engine Turquoise. Also, there were two things in here I found unique. The heater hoses/vacuum hoses being clear washing machine hoses. Unique? Maybe not, I've just never seen that before. Then the aftermarket transmission pan with the drain plug for the Torqueflite. I know they make several types, I just need to do this myself to save future headaches.

 

[live4theking]

Not bad.

 

[LatPeahy]

Seen a couple videos of his car. I like the clear heater hoses and love the color. Cool car

 

[CBODY67]

Neat car, even before the alterations. One of about 22K Newport Town Sedans built that year. I like the Turbine Bronze color, too.

On any "deep pan" trans oil pan, there must be a spacer to put the filter/pickup at the bottom of the new pan. Other pans (even earlier stock pans) can have drainplugs, if that's all you need. B&M used to have a kit to do the drain plug. With a pan that low, I'd be concerned about "impact" issues, all things considered. But that's just me. As long as it works.

Neat blog for a neat car!'

CBODY67

 

[MarPar]

I put a TCI stock depth pan with a drain plug in my Newport last year...super happy with it!

TCI Replacement Steel Transmission Pans 128011

 

[Little Pete]

Neat car, even before the alterations. One of about 22K Newport Town Sedans built that year. I like the Turbine Bronze color, too.

On any "deep pan" trans oil pan, there must be a spacer to put the filter/pickup at the bottom of the new pan. Other pans (even earlier stock pans) can have drainplugs, if that's all you need. B&M used to have a kit to do the drain plug. With a pan that low, I'd be concerned about "impact" issues, all things considered. But that's just me. As long as it works.

Neat blog for a neat car!'

CBODY67

I can't remember where but I seen a stock replacement pan that comes with the plug. Think it included the filter kit and everything.

Honestly I just get tired of pulling pans on my garage floor and having them tilt and spill. Told myself next time I'd have a drain plug or take it to a shop.

 

[Little Pete]

I put a TCI stock depth pan with a drain plug in my Newport last year...super happy with it!

TCI Replacement Steel Transmission Pans 128011

That is exactly what I need and not a bad price honestly! Thank You for the information, it's greatly appreciated.

 

[Little Pete]

Seen a couple videos of his car. I like the clear heater hoses and love the color. Cool car

Agreed, nice color.

 

[CBODY67]

Temporary drain pans can be found in the "kitchen" aisle at the grocery store. Molded aluminum "foil" cooking pans. Usually three to a pack. Just leave them on the floor when full!. Reusable if handled easily.