Author: SuperDave

I got a car cover for Christmas (yay) for my ’73 Newport. However, because of the original 1 piece antenna mast, I must make a hole in the cover for it to fit. I don’t really want to do that. So my options are: A) power antenna, B) an antenna with a sp…

Okay, I’m about to bite the bullet big time, interior overhaul: sound system (90% purchased, need grommets & wires), aftermarket gauges (purchased), carpet & dead-liner insulation (purchased), seat covers & extra material for door skins ($9…

Attention shade tree electrical engineers:
I got a chunk of change for my birthday & decided to invest it into Project Turd, my 73 More-Door Newport (called that because it doggy doo brown & it gets crappy gas mileage). I ordered carpet, dead-l…

Not sure if this is a restoration thread item or interior thread. (Moderators feel free to relocate this thread to the appropriate sub-forum) I have a 73 Newport. Hood release cable works (for now) but it requires a firm pull of 3 inches to get the hoo…

This may seem like a dumb question, but has ANYONE wired up (or known of) an alternator idiot light for a 73 C-body before?

I’m ripping out the dash assembly and installing a complete aftermarket gauge set to go along with my Musclecar Makeover. 6 g…

Scenario: 73 Newport with a Musclecar makeover; rebuilt 400 with flat top Pistons, shaved heads, "Stage II" camshaft, 4 bbl, headers, MSD ignition, aluminum radiator, dual electric fans, electric fuel pump, lots of chrome, open style air filt…

73 Newport, got into a parking lot "boo boo" that left a crease in the passenger side rear door and pealed off the belt line trim.

I’m pretty sure I can massage out the dent & repaint it to hid…