On Nov 12, 11:26 pm, Eric Sturgis <
ericstur...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> If I remember right you have that 4 door HT with copper paint and cocoa
> inside. If that is your car it is a 1962. Mine was built in November 1961
> so I have a very few minor differences than 1962 cars built in 1962. The
> difference is the back vinyl of the front seat, mine has lines in it and a
> 1962 build in 1962 is smooth on the back of the seat. I've seen photos of
> the copper car from OR and it was built in 1961 if that's your car.
>
> The only parts that I know of could be different, assuming nothing was
> changed, is the power steering pump, Power brake booster, Alt could be a
> Gen, Carb could be different, Closed Crank Case for smog may or may not be
> there, it could just vent to the ground via a tube on the pass side of the
> motor.
>
> Everything else should be the same. 1961 Newports have a cast iron
> transmission, 1962 has an aluminum transmission...both have the parking
> brake on the back of the transmission, like a drum brake. I've not seen a
> 1962 model year Newport with the cast iron tranny.
>
> For both 1961 and 1962 Newports share Gas tanks, Water Pumps, Exhaust
> system, Fuel Pump, Carbs...depending on options, Radiators interchange but
> difference in capacity depending on options, A/C system, Rear Axel and
> related drive line bits, Spindles for the front, Steering gear assembly
> both power and not, Ball Joints, Power Steering pumps with brackets, Power
> Steering Hoses, Torsion Bars, rear leaf springs, Some Brake Drums depends
> on options most will interchange, Brake Shoes, Rims, Dashes and interiors
> will interchange but have subtle differences in appearance. Front fenders
> and hood, front bumper, front turn signal lights, Grill but different look
> 1961 says C H R Y S L E R across the top 1962 does not. Grill insert,
> mirrors both inside and out, Tune up parts, Glass-but only with like
> models-IE 2 door, 4 door ht, 4 door sd, etc.
>
> Some things you think would fit between the two and do not, are Tie Rods,
> Wheel Cylinders, doors - 1961 has fins 1962 don't....it will fit but look
> really really stupid, belt line stainless, rear bumper and tail lights,
> motor and tranny...they will interchange but you have to do them as a set,
> Some have alternators as it was an option in 1961 and Generator was
> standard, I've seen a 1962 Newport with a stock generator, it was an early
> build.
>
> Really the two cars are about the same. Most parts you will need to
> replace...wear items...are the same for 1961 Newports and 1962 Newports.
> You will find some of the old parts are only listed as 1961 but it's for
> 1962 too. And some things say only fit 1963 and 1964 but will fit just
> fine in a 1962. It's all depends on what vendor you are getting it from
> and how good there data is. You have to know what you are looking for and
> ask for 1 year older or newer to see if it will fit, sometimes items in the
> wrong box or error in the computer or book they are using. Brakes are
> going to be your biggest pain in the ass. Brake Shoes are 1962, NOT 1963+
> I don't care what anybody says, they won't fit. If you can bring the old
> part you are looking for it will help you a lot in finding the right part.
>
> Now that you know looking for parts is a lot of fun, accept it, embrace it,
> use it. Just keep on looking, it's out there, you will find it.
>
> Goodluck
>
> --
> Eric
> Tacoma, WA
> 1962 Chrysler Newport 2 door HT
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