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:
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    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

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