Author: Biggredd2069

1967 4 door newport parts interior and exterior

Have a ton of parts from a 67 4 door newport. Might be one or two things I keep but here is what I have for sure. Everything in great condition.

Complete trim around the middle of the car
Rear wheel skirts
Map light
Fuse box
E brake pull handle
Gauges…

1967 4 door newport parts interior and exterior

Have a ton of parts from a 67 4 door newport. Might be one or two things I keep but here is what I have for sure. Everything in great condition.

Complete trim around the middle of the car
Rear wheel skirts
Map light
Fuse box
E brake pull handle
Gauges…

Proper cleaning of engine bay – old dirt and grease

So I have years worth of dirt and grease caked in my engine bay in various places. I’ve tried the sprays and doing things by hand and it’s certainly helped but I’m just plain in need of a professional. Any suggestions of what process or place to get it all off? I’ve tried calling rental places for a heavy duty steam machine but they only have heated water sprayers. Seems like I’d need something machine related for getting in nooks and crannies with thick grease build up, not a “done by…

Proper cleaning of engine bay – old dirt and grease

My 1968 newport adventure

Figured it would be a good time to give a detailed account of my 68 Newport convertible. disclaimer: If you only want to know about a car being restored to original only then turn away now, don’t wanna hear how you don’t like my rims or my stereo or tinted windows.

Bought this 68 Newport convertible Sept 2018 from the 2nd owner. This guys mom bought it in 1971 and they’ve owned it since. The guys mom died a couple years back and was time to part with it. It had been repainted at one point…

My 1968 newport adventure

68 Newport power steering cap

Some how my cap fell off my power steering reservoir. Need shipped to 80134.

Wiring a headlight relay

I tried to tag on to another post but figured I’d just post my own thread. I upgraded my headlights on my 68 Newport. They are very dim. I bought a headlight wiring harness with the new relays. The initial install looks easy and straight forward. I just don’t know where to plug it in to the system. I was advised follow the headlight wires back to the firewall. I did that. Not really sure what I’m looking for to disconnect. I tried searching my FSM but not sure thats the best resource for…

Wiring a headlight relay