Author: darth_linux

66 trunk divider

Measurements coming later today.

66 rear parcel shelf

I took what’s left of my parcel shelf out today to take some measurements and thought I’d share. Does anyone know what these metal square tabs are for? I’m going to make a new one and wasn’t sure if I needed to put these on or throw them in the trash.

66 2-dr hardtop door weatherstrip seal

Need just one door weatherstrip for my 66 Newport 2-dr hardtop. Driver’s side is completely missing. Trying not to buy a pair of new ones when I just need one. Used ok if in acceptable shape. Would need to be shipped to 99205.

Firewall rustout

Hi, on my ’66 Newport, the passenger side of the cowl doesn’t drain below the car like it should, it drains into the engine compartment, due to that area being rusted out. See photo below. Is this a structural concern, or more of just an annoyance? …

’66 Newport 2 Door hardtop

Just a thread to track my progress with this very nice ’66 Newport Coupe. Was in great shape when I got it, but of course it needs a few things. Here’s what it looked like the day after I drove it home.

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65-66 Newport 2 door C Pillar chrome trim detail

Anyone have a picture of a 65-66 Newport 2 Door NOS or survivor C pillar trim piece showing which portions are painted black? I know the outer two horizontal portions are painted, but what about the center section? All black? Black lower portions an…

Stop Light Switch adjustment?

Hi. Looked in the FSM, couldn’t find anything.

Is there any adjustment possible to the stoplight switch of a ’66 Chrysler? My brake lights don’t come on until the pedal is about halfway depressed, and that leaves me without brake lights for light ap…