Author: Mike McGuire

68 Newport Rear Seat – looking for style identification

Hello Mopar Fans,

Looking for names of the rear seat styles for the three different styles in photos below all from 68 Newports.

The teal and white has no ‘notch’ in the middle of the back seat, the grain is well… bucket-ish… from a hard top. I …

Differences in SLAB steering boxes – advertised to be equivalent 68 Newport but not so

Has anyone noticed some steering boxes do not fit?
They look ok, holes sort of line up, but when you go to tighten them up to the frame, it gets pulled way out of position, and unusable without modification.

The ones with a point on the south side, ar…

Chasing down multi ill-wiring, 68 Newport – down the rabbit hole

Hey Everybody,

HISTORY:
It started out as chasing down why my headlights don’t work.

The head lights initially (as received with Rupert) only worked on high beams only, leading me to start with the hi-low dimmer switch (on the floor).
The wiring lo…

Slab strut rods for Rupert

I’m looking for strut rods for my 68 Newport.
If anyone has a an extra set, I’m happy to turn them into cash.

Thanks,
Mike

AC line replacement – 68 Newport

Hello Chrysler Fans,

Working on an original AC car, but I’m missing the AC line/hose from the compressor over the radiator to condenser coil.
So, I do not have the fittings to add a new hose to, and am looking for a source where I can press a button…

Slab rear sway bar – 68 Newport

Hello Fellow Mopar enthusiasts,

Has anyone installed a rear anti-sway bar in a C-body? If so, would you kindly share a photo or 2 of how you mounted it to the frame?

Thanks,
Mike

Need 68 side view mirrors – Newport preferred

Hello,

I’m looking for a matching set of side view mirrors for my 68 Newport.
Other years/models considered.

thanks,
Mike