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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
	Sept 1, 2010 21:30:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Once I got the engine going again there was a leak from the top hose which no amount of clip tightening would solve, on closer inspection I found this......... I had to take the bloody A/C pump off to get at it The stat housing is made of steel so I cut the bad bit off and welded a bit of stainless tube. I forgot to take a pic of it finished (duhh) but you get the idea.
	Last Edit: Sept 1, 2010 21:31:31 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
	Sept 1, 2010 22:00:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The bloke I've always used for head skimming and resurfacing is now retired/dead/hiding from me so I "skimmed" the leaky exhuaust manifolds on a bench sander. The black marks are where they've been eaten by rust Very scabby........ Done
	Last Edit: Sept 1, 2010 22:02:15 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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will Posted a lot Posts: 4,023	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project will @familybanger
	Sept 1, 2010 22:26:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Lunch break hero build FTW ;D Top pick tickled and writings tickled me, bet that was not a nice find. Hope to see this at RRG '11 then. Bookmarked *Edit - already bookmarked
	Last Edit: Sept 1, 2010 22:28:04 GMT by will

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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
	Sept 15, 2010 22:49:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The engine is done for now so I've moved on to the body. There were a couple of bubbles of surface rust on the N/S wing so I had a go at buffing them out............. ............. and I fixed the sodding great hole while I was there
	Last Edit: Sept 15, 2010 22:53:05 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
	Sept 15, 2010 22:57:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The O/S wing isn't quite as bad as the other side but it's gone in much the same areas.................... That's as far as I got lunch time today.
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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
	Sept 19, 2010 23:17:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A bit more
	Last Edit: Oct 1, 2010 22:23:53 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
	Oct 14, 2010 23:09:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Once the repairs were welded in, I added a bit of retro filler. Brush, tinning flux, grade D lead, bit of hardwood and a blow lamp. First the clean steel is painted with the flux which contains hydrochloric acid to etch the surface. When heated the lead in the flux becomes liquid and has to be quickly wiped away leaving a tinned area for the lead filler to stick to. tinned......... Leaded (not sanded yet) O/S door
	Last Edit: Nov 11, 2010 0:49:06 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
	Oct 17, 2010 21:56:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	On thursday I started the process of removing the trim around the rear window so I could tackle the rot in the the rear skuttle panel. The lower trim came off easily revealing lots of rusty holes and some black sealant which had the consistancy of mud. I ran out of time at that point so I left it at that and went back to work. Here's what I found when I returned 24 hours later....... Since March I've been putting every spare minute into this car and to say my mojo has now gone would be an understatement.
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Seth South East MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi Posts: 15,543	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project Seth @seth
	Oct 17, 2010 22:39:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	What an absolute pain in the butt
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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
	Oct 18, 2010 1:31:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	AR$E! how the hell did that happen? never mind though I know from experience that galss can be a pain to ship but if it's packed right it's not 'to' much bother, and at least it's just a case of find the cheapest supplier and get it shipped not hunting for some elusive mechanical trim part for year after year.. chin up old bean... the cars coming along lovely otherwise!
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Sjiefaa Part of things Posts: 114	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project Sjiefaa @shiva
	Oct 18, 2010 19:44:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ah man...... That sucks!!!! But you're hardcore enough to pick yourself up again, don't let it beat you!!! Don't know if it's any help, but the backwindow partnumber is DB03342 (ad CLN for clear or GTN for a green tint)... Shiva
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donttellhimpike Posted a lot where's me carrots! Posts: 2,789	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project donttellhimpike @donttellhimpike
	Oct 18, 2010 20:14:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	if all else fails with your skills panel it in and cut an oval glass rear window hole , that sucks man!!
	yes ,it started badly ,petered off in the middle and the least said about the end the better!!!

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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
	Oct 18, 2010 21:31:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 18, 2010 1:31:10 GMT 10mpg said: AR$E! how the hell did that happen? There was so much rust in the lip that it had pushed the window out about 1/4" so the whole thing was under uneven stress, I disturbed it whilst removing some of the wibblepoo and it spat it's dummy out once my back was turned Oct 18, 2010 19:44:00 GMT Sjiefaa said: Don't know if it's any help, but the backwindow partnumber is DB03342 (ad CLN for clear or GTN for a green tint)... Shiva That's a great help thanks BTW how the hell did you know that?
	Last Edit: Oct 18, 2010 23:22:10 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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	Oct 18, 2010 21:34:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ahh man, that blows goats a hidden problem / weakness in the glass d'ya reckon? If so it's probably better it showed itself now, rather than after it's in shiny paint & hopping! Also - lead, wow! Mad skills dude, don't see that done much! Proper job ;D
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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
	Oct 18, 2010 21:49:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	So anyway, there was this big can of worms with DO NOT OPEN on the front but I just got a new opener and I thought " Ah bo11ocks, what harm could it do?"
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Sjiefaa Part of things Posts: 114	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project Sjiefaa @shiva
	Oct 18, 2010 22:46:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 18, 2010 21:31:06 GMT Chops said: That's a great help thanks BTW how the hell did you know that? It's my job.... People need parts found for any US car, they ring me... Don't spread the word to much though Hahahahaha!
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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
	Oct 29, 2010 23:48:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	This week, I have been mostly welding. I started in the N/S corner
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bigperm Posted a lot Posts: 1,014	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project bigperm @bigperm
	Oct 30, 2010 16:14:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	gotta be honest chops you're a demon with a welder !!
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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
	Oct 30, 2010 20:39:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 30, 2010 16:14:54 GMT bigperm said: gotta be honest chops you're a demon with a welder !!
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welder Part of things Posts: 518	1966 Chrysler Newport lowrider project welder @welder
	Oct 31, 2010 9:42:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Epic fabrication skills there mate. Bad news on the screen but at least theres a good chance you can get a replacement.
	I'm not completely useless, I can be used as a bad example.

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