1966 Chrysler Newport - March 2024 update and walk around
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video I give an update regarding the numerous repairs and updates I've done to the Newport in the last 13 months.
Although I mentioned quite a few things, there is a LOT more, that I will list below. If you'd like to see all the details and photos of my repairs along the way, visit my page on For C Bodies Only, here:
www.forcbodies...
REPAIRS COMPLETED
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rewired the map light (wiring was all boogered up)
rebuilt and installed correct carburetor (Stromberg WWC replaced the incorrect Carter BBD from '70s Dodge Truck)
new carb fuel line since the one for the Carter didn't line up to the Stromberg
cleaned disgusting door lock knobs
adjusted windshield wipers so they sat correctly when parked (installed incorrectly after windshield replacement)
sealed windshield (new glass wasn't sealed correctly, leaked when raining)
recovered armrest bases front and rear with "aluminum" tape (will replace with REPOP units next year)
pulled all seats and door panels to vacuum, steam clean, rust treat, undercoat and apply carpet sound deadening insulation to floor
installed 3rd brake light for safety (need to rewire to brake switch next year - currently wired to right tail lamp)
installed new distributor, electronic ignition, ballast resister and coil from the guy who sells the kit on eBay
adjusted "kick down" pre-load as recommended by @CBODY67
installed missing door weather stripping on driver's door
replaced bad trunk light switch
replaced turn signal lights, tail lights, license plate light, backup lights, sail panel courtesy lights with LED bulbs
repainted steel wheels, installed "poverty caps"
installed new "Pentastar" logo on fender, new coolant, thermostat, air cleaner, and trunk/jack stickers
added passenger side rearview mirror
added under-hood sound insulation
repainted satin black paint trim on tail light chrome and C-Pillar chrome trim
installed headlight relays
performed ammeter bypass upgrade
installed tachometer
installed triple gauge cluster (oil, water, volt)
removed instrument cluster, fixed broken "tangs", installed LED bulbs in all positions, cleaned and repainted orange needles
lubed speedo cable
replaced mini voltage regulator for fuel gauge
replaced leaking fuel sending unit float and disintegrated filter (gauge now works!)
installed correct water neck for upper radiator hose
converted master cylinder from single circuit to dual circuit from '67 and later
repainted brake booster while doing the master cylinder job
adjusted brake light switch to activate sooner
added subtle amber and red reflective marker tape to key areas to increase side visibility at night
replaced leaking windshield washer pump
replaced dissolved windshield washer hose "F"-tee near the cowl
cleaned out clogged windshield washer nozzles
vacuumed and cleaned out all cowl vents (interior)
replaced missing steering rag joint heat shield
replaced incorrect front input shaft seal (was missing the "collar")
replaced missing flex plate inspection cover
replaced broken/missing nylon/plastic rollers in rear quarter window assemblies (greased everything too)
replaced quarter window rubber seals and quarter window "cat whiskers"
removed and thoroughly cleaned front and rear seats, door panel cards (steam cleaner plus leather conditioner)
replaced missing/torn water barriers at all 4 windows
replaced missing/damaged door trim "clips", did repairs on torn out cardboard backing
made new "trunk divider" between rear seat and trunk
made new "parcel shelf" and recovered with "duck cloth" in appropriate color
repainted all satin black on front grill and headlight surrounds
repainted black and "raspberry" sections of grill emblem
installed a "day/night" rear view mirror
replaced very corroded chrome trim surround on instrument cluster
fixed misoriented ignition switch
repainted satin black paint on "CHRYSLER" and "NEWPORT" trim scripts
clay-barred, polished and ceramic coated the paint to remove hazing and minor scratches that had occurred since repaint
replaced bad grommet for radio antenna through the firewall
rerouted spark plug wires that were ran incorrectly
applied white reflective pinstripe tape to side knife-edge trim for improved visibility at night