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Member ID: djv2003

Location: columbus, OH

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1968 Chrysler Newport

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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    • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.

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Last updated: May 03, 2006

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Mike’s Chrysler Newport

  • Currently 3.3 /5 Stars.
5 guestbook comments

This is "Big Erla", my 1968 Chrysler Newport Convertible. It has the 383cu V8 with the 2barrel carb and single exaust. The exterior is in pretty good shape and was repainted about 12 years ago. Mechanically, it runs well and still has quite a bit of get up and go for this land yacht. The interior needs some love and that is my big project for the next year. I need to fix the electric windows (front 4way switch is missing) replace the carpet and redo the seats or replace them as the vinyl is showing some wear. If anyone knows of any good resources for parts, please email me at mikevanlenten@yahoo.com or leave me a posting on the site. Enjoy the pics!
djv2003's 1968 Chrysler Newport

djv2003's 1968 Chrysler Newport


djv2003's 1968 Chrysler Newport

djv2003's 1968 Chrysler Newport


djv2003's 1968 Chrysler Newport

djv2003's 1968 Chrysler Newport


djv2003's 1968 Chrysler Newport

djv2003's 1968 Chrysler Newport


djv2003's 1968 Chrysler Newport

djv2003's 1968 Chrysler Newport

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usctrojans2007  

Posted by: usctrojans2007

12/10/2007 04:19AM

hi. i had a question. i have a 68 newport. whenever i have to accelerate hard or really try to accelerate haha my car dies. i think its the accelerator pump. i cleaned out the carb and it still didnt help. im getting a new carb anyways. but i was just wondering if you could help me pinpoint my problem exactly! thanks!

ynvme  

Posted by: ynvme

08/05/2006 11:03AM

Nice ride, stop by www.ohiocustomz.com Ohio's newest and soon to be largest custom vehicle site also check out the forums at http://www.ohiocustomz.com/forums/index.php

CHRY476  

Posted by: CHRY476

07/25/2006 11:18AM

Beautiful Chrysler! I've got two 76 Chryslers, both from Columbus, Ohio. I'm getting ready to move back up there at the end of the year. Hopefully the cost of gas will drop a bit by then. Here are some helpful sites for the full-size Chrysler owners: http://www.nybclub.org/
http://www.imperialclub.com/
The site below is for the windows. Elijah Scott is a friend of mine. I met him years ago at a Chrysler and Imperial meet.
http://home.comcast.net/~imperial1971/

chrys68  

Posted by: chrys68

07/08/2006 02:30AM

I have one too. Had for 30 years and can tell you a great deal if you would like to know. E-mail me at chrys68t@sbcglobal.net.
mind is post here also.

19Charger68  

Posted by: 19Charger68

05/03/2006 06:19PM

Really unusual beautiful survivor! You don't see many like that anymore!!!

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Member ID: djv2003

Location: columbus, OH