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Old 04-15-2011, 09:05 PM   #1
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Newtz '68 Burb

So we went ahead and picked this up today! Always wanted one, finally got one!
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Old 04-15-2011, 09:15 PM   #2
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Nice burb and congrats! Any plans to make changes? Love the white walls.
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Old 04-15-2011, 09:23 PM   #3
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For now leave as is. Except for the interior which needs a lot of clean up. Mostly we will just clean it up and cruise for now. And thanks btw!

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Old 04-15-2011, 09:30 PM   #4
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I just dropped this thing in my driveway a couple hours ago. I haven't traced it out yet but there there is a handle below the dash just to the right of the steering wheel that says overdrive. Is this for real? It has the original 292 with the three on the tree. If so, how does this overdrive work with the tranny? Thanks.
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Old 04-15-2011, 11:20 PM   #5
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Re: Newtz '68 Burb

When you do trace it out, TAKE PICTURES!!!! There have been after market overdrives available since fifties (maybe earlier?) I know that some 4x4s with the t-18 had an overdrive that bolted on
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Old 04-16-2011, 12:22 AM   #6
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When you do trace it out, TAKE PICTURES!!!! There have been after market overdrives available since fifties (maybe earlier?) I know that some 4x4s with the t-18 had an overdrive that bolted on
Right on, I will! I'll take some pics tomorrow.
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Old 04-16-2011, 12:09 PM   #7
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Re: Newtz '68 Burb

i' try a heatgun to try and release the adhesive if thet doesn't work then use a puddy knife, utility knife and elbow grease once the garpet is off use Goop off to get rid of the remaining glue
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Old 04-16-2011, 01:10 PM   #8
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Thanks guys!
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Old 04-16-2011, 02:36 PM   #9
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Re: Newtz '68 Burb

I have good luck using these on various stuck on stuff.

Gum Out carb cleaner, and Goof off bug n' tar remover.

I'd start out mild, such as hot water and soap. Then, step it up gradually with various brushes and scotch brite pads.

When you decide to go with the harsh stuff, start out on a spot that is out of site.

I've also removed dried up glue like that with a fine wire brush on a drill, just go along very lightly so as to not damage the paint.

All depends on how dried up it is, crustier the better since it will flake off. If it's still gummy, then you are in for more elbow grease.
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Thanks Vectorit. Ya it's pretty dry. Hopefully it's not too bad.
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Old 04-16-2011, 07:13 PM   #11
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Ive had a 67 with overdrive and I have a 69 right now with overdrive. The 67 handle was chrome and said overdrive across it and the 69 handle is black plastic and it says overdrive on it.

I dont remember for sure but I was thinking the spids on them both said overdrive.
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I really want to see pictures of that OD!
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Newt, I love the photos, if you want some stock hub caps give me a call.
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Okay Kevin, very funny.
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I'm interested...
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I really want to see pictures of that OD!
Sorry man, I've been busy all day. I did take some pics though. Not sure how clear they will be, if you want more from another angle let me know.
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So we went ahead and picked this up today! Always wanted one, finally got one!
Very nice Newt. BB plans in the future?
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Very nice Newt. BB plans in the future?
Haha, nope. Bone stock for a while anyway...
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Nice! Nice! Nice!
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Nice! Nice! Nice!
Thanks! The po tried to start it and a couple valves stuck. Yesterday we pulled the head and cleaned it up then reassembled it. I have never seen old gas do something this bad. The valves were extremely stuck. Some of the chambers had varnish almost a 1/4 in. thick. Hope to get it fired up today!
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That thing is AWESOME!!!!!! If I remember, you just use the OD like you're shifting into 4th. That thing would be SICK with that power train left in it!!!
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That thing is AWESOME!!!!!! If I remember, you just use the OD like you're shifting into 4th. That thing would be SICK with that power train left in it!!!
Yes sir, that's my plan leave as is. It's exactly what I wanted, the overdrive is just a super cool added bonus!
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And a couple pics of us bolting the head back on late last night.
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Here's a couple pics of it. I wish I had gotten some close up pics of the gunk, but oh well. If you look closely you can see the valves with no rocker on them are stuck down. Also note the gunk build up on top of the pistons.
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