Author: swisherred

67 newport 383/727

So I finally started driving the Newport and I’m finding that it seems to stay in gears a bit too long and then shifts a bit hard due to higher rpms. Anyone have thoughts on this? Kickdown not adjusted right? No clue where it is actually supposed to shift but I’m sure it’s not kicking down when it should and I don’t know anything about adjusting that.

I recently changed my rear diff from 2.76 to 3.23 and my speedometer is off…quite a bit actually…or maybe…I cant tell because I cant read the damn thing. Do I follow the numbers or the lines? they only line up around 60mph…otherwise its like th…

I cant wait…ordered my paint a bit early (stimulus)…still have to do my trunk pan but that will be in the coming weeks, after that I can start the rest of the body work to prep it for paint… I know it will piss off some of you, but its what I li…

I have a 67 newport stock 383 single exhaust. Its been a very quiet ride that is wonderful inside and out…gigantic muffler that seems like its damn near 4ft long..

well, today i removed the exhaust from the Y pipe ball joint back…and fell in love…

ebay…

DOOR PANELS AND ARMRESTS SET 2 DOOR FRONT AND REAR 1967 CHRYSLER 300 67CT1-4T0 | eBay

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OK…back at this again. I’m still losing power steering under heavy pedal.

I rebuilt the pump, replaced the belts, removed any and all paint on the pulleys…changed the fluid, rebuilt the steering valve…all of this made it better each time, but I’m still losing it under heavy pedal. Any useful Thoughts here?

side note, I still haven’t had an alignment done after rebuilding the entire front end. Could this have anything to do with it? getting that done later this week.

Ive waited 5 weeks actually…for a brake booster from CarID that said they would get it….it was supposed to ship 2 days ago, but it didnt and most likely wont…. I checked ebay once more for a used one and found a NOS (reman) unit for $70…snagg…