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Freezing over in heater box ?

Hey guys,

i have my AC running on 134 for over a year now (everything is new, RV2 compressor, radiator (not original – much smaller, some universal chinnese crap), expansion, dryer etc), and it cools great.

When it’s on for longer (say 1h +) it’s sta…

71′ 383 Newport Custom 2bbl->4bbl

Hi guys,

made up my mind, and will be switching from stock 2bbl to 4bbl on my 71 383 engine.
Here is my parts list. I am curious on your thoughts and suggestions. btw/ anything else i will need to get this done?

Edelbrock 2186 Edelbrock Performer …

Louvers for rear window – 71 Newport

Hi,

Anyone know of any louvers that would nicely fit the rear window (oval type) of a 71 Newport?

I dont want to tint the windows. But say when during the day u drive from south to north, the sun is directly behind the car, and heats up the rear par…

Catalytic Converters C-Bodies?

Hey,

I have a 71 Newport w/ 383 bb and 2bbl. The exhaust setup is dual stainless steel, stock type, 2.5 diameter. I am seriously considering istalling a catalytic converter on each exhaust. I know the fuselage era c-bodies were pre catatylic, but i a…

Looking for a good ride? Look no further 1968 Dodge Monaco 500

Awesome. If i were lookin’ for a c-body, wouldn’t look any futher. And the price is v.good.

1968 DODGE MONACO 500 – cars & trucks – by owner – vehicle…

AMC Gremlin

Hi Everyone,

for a couple of years now i was thinking about buying a Gremlin, preferably w/V8. I got my fuselage all done, and another project in the upcoming time would be welcome. Would be a nice addition.

I was wondering about what you all think of the car. It’s still in the Chrysler division, but much smaller than most other offerings they had at the time.

Let’s have a discussion, would you own one or not, and why ?

Keep rollin’

1971 Chrysler Newport Custom 383, rebuilding in Europe

Hi guys,

would like to share my experience of giving my Chrysler a rebuild in Poland.
The car was imported to Poland in 2017 by a trader. Bought by me in August 2018 in running condition. The reason i bought it here instead of the US was that i could verify the condition of the car – mostly the rust involved. This one was not bad, and all original, no body or paint work ever performed – a BIG advantage. All the bits were on the car (except for the trim on the front grill). It’s a 383…

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