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1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project

Chops Club Retro Rides Member Don't touch me I've been somewhere Posts: 461 Club RR Member Number: 36	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project Chops @exodore Club Retro Rides Member 36
	Mar 2, 2010 23:48:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Got a bit more done Tapered channel made from 2 1/2" angle to join O/S front and rear chassis sections........ Rest of front section wrapped in 6mm plate Ram in place............ Extention plates welded into lower arm to accept ram.......... I've just got to weld the bump-stop perches back on clean up all the welds and I can move on to the body
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Chops Club Retro Rides Member Don't touch me I've been somewhere Posts: 461 Club RR Member Number: 36	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project Chops @exodore Club Retro Rides Member 36
	Apr 27, 2010 23:36:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Next was welding the bump-stop perch back in place then at the end of March I lost my storage so it was on to another trailor and off to rented accomodation. bump-stop......... on the move again
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Chops Club Retro Rides Member Don't touch me I've been somewhere Posts: 461 Club RR Member Number: 36	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project Chops @exodore Club Retro Rides Member 36
	Apr 27, 2010 23:49:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Last week I spotted some antifreeze under the car and after some prodding, it was found to be core plugs. This coupled with the rot in the bulk-head meant engine out........ bumhats!
	Last Edit: Apr 27, 2010 23:50:37 GMT by Chops LORDZ Lowriders Granada 2.8 Ghia X estate 1994 F250 Heavy duty 4x4 pick up 1988 F150 4x4 pick up 1961 F100 pick up BMW E32 lowrider Sold 66 Chrysler Newport Lowrider

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manbearpig Part of things Posts: 831	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project manbearpig @vivaboy
	Apr 28, 2010 2:23:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Holy curse word dude Amazing work!
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Gas Works Part of things Posts: 551	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project Gas Works @graham
	Apr 28, 2010 8:06:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Apr 28, 2010 2:23:18 GMT manbearpig said: Holy curse word dude Amazing work! Motion Seconded.
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Chops Club Retro Rides Member Don't touch me I've been somewhere Posts: 461 Club RR Member Number: 36	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project Chops @exodore Club Retro Rides Member 36
	Apr 28, 2010 20:33:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks
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Chris™ Part of things This is clearly filler material. Posts: 519	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project Chris™ @minibuzz
	Apr 28, 2010 21:32:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks awesome, what a beautiful car too ;D Also, maximum respect for towing it with the beamer!
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Chops Club Retro Rides Member Don't touch me I've been somewhere Posts: 461 Club RR Member Number: 36	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project Chops @exodore Club Retro Rides Member 36
	Jun 28, 2010 23:14:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've been working on this in my lunch hours (it's only a 5 min drive from work) and on the occational Sunday when possible so progress is stil a bit slow GROTT Better
	Last Edit: Jul 14, 2010 23:13:54 GMT by Chops LORDZ Lowriders Granada 2.8 Ghia X estate 1994 F250 Heavy duty 4x4 pick up 1988 F150 4x4 pick up 1961 F100 pick up BMW E32 lowrider Sold 66 Chrysler Newport Lowrider

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Chops Club Retro Rides Member Don't touch me I've been somewhere Posts: 461 Club RR Member Number: 36	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project Chops @exodore Club Retro Rides Member 36
	Jul 15, 2010 22:53:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The bulk head is now coated in spray sealer (textured rubbery stuff) and painted black.
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Chops Club Retro Rides Member Don't touch me I've been somewhere Posts: 461 Club RR Member Number: 36	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project Chops @exodore Club Retro Rides Member 36
	Jul 15, 2010 23:18:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	On the engine I've changed all the core plugs, broken manifold studs, all the large gaskets (sump, valve covers, manifolds etc) and chucked some new temporary oil in. The sump neaded a bit of TLC (with a hammer) because it was stoved-in and touching the oil pick-up so, seeing as it was off, I gave it a coat of paint. Next I decided to answer that question that's probably been on all our minds for so long.............. "Can you fit a 383 big block back into a C-body in your lunch break on your own? OK maybe not everyones mind but I was wondering................... .....................Um..... yeah, you can
	Last Edit: Jul 16, 2010 23:26:56 GMT by Chops LORDZ Lowriders Granada 2.8 Ghia X estate 1994 F250 Heavy duty 4x4 pick up 1988 F150 4x4 pick up 1961 F100 pick up BMW E32 lowrider Sold 66 Chrysler Newport Lowrider

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drunkmonkey Part of things lordz lowriders, Posts: 101	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project drunkmonkey @drunkmonkey
	Jul 16, 2010 5:41:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	ha ha ha dude you need an s on your chest and some funky pants ;D , so ready for bug jam then ? what about RR gathering ?? top work as always
	Last Edit: Jul 16, 2010 5:42:26 GMT by drunkmonkey THE ONLY WAY IS LOW !!!!!!!

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datman Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,336	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project datman @datman
	Jul 16, 2010 15:01:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	are you keeping the AC pump? those things are super heavy
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10mpg Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 4,253 Club RR Member Number: 204	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project 10mpg @10mpg Club Retro Rides Member 204
	Jul 16, 2010 22:09:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Judging by the several sheets of 3mm steel in the chassis and the 1/4 of a ton of batteries in the boot, + pumps, lines, rams I doubt he's bothered by an extra 15kg of A/C compressor ;D ;D
	Last Edit: Jul 16, 2010 22:10:34 GMT by 10mpg The Internet, like all tools, if used improperly, can make a complete bo**cks of even the simplest jobs...

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datman Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,336	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project datman @datman
	Jul 16, 2010 22:44:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	a tad over 20 kilos actually, and you can't get the gas for that old stuff now.
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Chops Club Retro Rides Member Don't touch me I've been somewhere Posts: 461 Club RR Member Number: 36	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project Chops @exodore Club Retro Rides Member 36
	Jul 16, 2010 23:21:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jul 16, 2010 5:41:16 GMT drunkmonkey said: what about RR gathering ?? Nah, still got the rest of the body to do and fit the juice. Next year hopefully Jul 16, 2010 15:01:58 GMT datman said: are you keeping the AC pump? those things are super heavy Yes it acts as an idler for the alternator so I'm leaving it on for now Jul 16, 2010 22:09:32 GMT 10mpg said: Judging by the several sheets of 3mm steel in the chassis and the 1/4 of a ton of batteries in the boot, + pumps, lines, rams I doubt he's bothered by an extra 15kg of A/C compressor ;D ;D It was only 2 sheets but they were 6mm not 3mm Jul 16, 2010 22:44:32 GMT datman said: a tad over 20 kilos actually, and you can't get the gas for that old stuff now. I happen to know someone who claims to have access to some of the old school naughty gas you speak of so I'm hoping to get the air-con going again one day
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bigkris Posted a lot Posts: 2,735	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project bigkris @bigkris
	Jul 17, 2010 1:57:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	How awsome is this thread? I only just stumbled on it! Jammy curse word
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10mpg Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 4,253 Club RR Member Number: 204	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project 10mpg @10mpg Club Retro Rides Member 204
	Jul 17, 2010 8:47:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jul 16, 2010 23:21:55 GMT Chops said: Jul 16, 2010 5:41:16 GMT drunkmonkey said: what about RR gathering ?? Nah, still got the rest of the body to do and fit the juice. Next year hopefully Yes it acts as an idler for the alternator so I'm leaving it on for now It was only 2 sheets but they were 6mm not 3mm Jul 16, 2010 22:44:32 GMT datman said: a tad over 20 kilos actually, and you can't get the gas for that old stuff now. I happen to know someone who claims to have access to some of the old school naughty gas you speak of so I'm hoping to get the air-con going again one day You can buy conversion kits for a lot of the old AC compressors, quite a lot of the compressors are fine without major modification other than the valaves other than that it's just a case of changing all the O rings for modern ones... I'm not sure R12 is illegal to have, but you do have to have the correct permits ect, i think is is illegal for a garage to fill you car with it and I know it's illegal to empty your system by venting it to atomshphere, but i think you're higly unlikely to get done for filling your own car with it.. either way i'd just convert to 134a it's no biggy usually..
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Chops Club Retro Rides Member Don't touch me I've been somewhere Posts: 461 Club RR Member Number: 36	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project Chops @exodore Club Retro Rides Member 36
	Jul 18, 2010 13:40:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jul 17, 2010 8:47:55 GMT 10mpg said: You can buy conversion kits for a lot of the old AC compressors, quite a lot of the compressors are fine without major modification other than the valaves other than that it's just a case of changing all the O rings for modern ones... I'm not sure R12 is illegal to have, but you do have to have the correct permits ect, I think is is illegal for a garage to fill you car with it and I know it's illegal to empty your system by venting it to atomshphere, but I think you're higly unlikely to get done for filling your own car with it.. either way i'd just convert to 134a it's no biggy usually.. Ahh, I didn't realise it was a do-able conversion, thanks for the info. In the 12 or more years I've had the car the A/C has never worked but as there is a bottle of R12 kicking around, I'll test the system with that first and if it's ok I'll probably convert to R134a
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Chops Club Retro Rides Member Don't touch me I've been somewhere Posts: 461 Club RR Member Number: 36	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project Chops @exodore Club Retro Rides Member 36
	Jul 18, 2010 13:42:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jul 17, 2010 1:57:24 GMT bigkris said: How awsome is this thread? I only just stumbled on it! Jammy jolly pain in the backside Cheers
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datman Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,336	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project datman @datman
	Jul 18, 2010 20:04:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I'd be tempted to just fit a modern pump and hoses, then you will have modern fittings for the filling gear and can run r134a. It will be lighter and smaller. Considering doing that on my Fury. I don't really like AC or need it but I do like things to work if they are there.
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