Very Nice Formal

[1978 NYB]

I don't think anybody ever sat in the back seat.

 

[300rag]

I don't think anybody ever sat in the back seat.

Is that a euphemism?

 

[Fratzog]

The size of your typical day bed LOL.

 

[1978 NYB]

I could lay another seat bottom in there and make it a double bed or a luxury camper. LOL!

 

[78Brougham]

What else does it need? I thought it was pretty much ready to roll.

 

[commando1]

Yes. For Formals. Other lines, Cordoba's, M-bodies, had that two spoker on non T&T cars.

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My 78 Newport has a 2 spoke steering wheel with no T&T.

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Ohhhhh. That two spoke....

Man, that mint green is soothing on the eyes!

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[Mr C]

The non-tilt wheel could be optioned either as 2 spoke rubber or Bakelite 3 spoke and the 3 spoke centres crests were different depending on it they were NYB or Newport.

 

[commando1]

Extremely interesting the lit uses the term "chrome style road wheel" all in lower case letters as if the was no official designated name for that wheel. More like a description of the wheel than a name.

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[1978 NYB]

What else does it need? I thought it was pretty much ready to roll.

Interior and bodywork and paint are good.

Mechanically I have to replace the entire brake system and possibly the booster. I'm hoping that replacing everything except the booster will get it operational. I drive these cars coast to coast (Maryland to Green Bay and back for now) and can't have brake, chassis, steering problems. I also need to rebuild the transmission. I'm not 100% sure the rear axle is OK or not yet. I'll know once I finish the brakes and txsm and take it on a road test. I need to replace the Lean Burn, need dual exhaust, Eddie carb, a few oil leaks, etc. A little A/C repair. I have to do some repairs on the road wheels and get new tires. I have stockpiled all the parts (except tires)and will start the renovation in spring. I'm too busy at work....60-70 hours a week. I've had one 24 hour period (Christmas Day) off since last fall. My plan is to drive the Newport to Carlisle in July.