Classified Ads – National DeSoto Club, Inc.

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Updated March 2021

Cars For Sale

1941 Custom Convertible: Age and health require me to sell some of my DeSotos. Older restoration (2001) but driven very little since. Has 3 speed transmission with overdrive (not Simplimatic/Fluid Drive). AACA Senior award in 2003. Additional pictures available by e-mail if interested. Garland Green with Saddle color interior. This is the exact car shown in the J.C. Taylor ad on the back page of DeSoto Adventures. Has not been out of the garage since 2013. Asking $45,000. O.B.O. Contact Dennis Pitchford, phone 408-559-7977. E-mail weluvmopars@juno.com. NDC #1679.

1956 Fireflite Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Convertible: One of approximately 19 documented remaining. Correct Adventurer Gold colors, trim codes, data plate, build sheet. Dual-Quad HEMI 341 c.i. engine freshly restored. Powerflite pushbutton, correct new top, proper Goodyear www tires, PW, Highway HiFi, Desotomatic Steering Wheel watch, magnetic Indy decals. AACA Senior Grand National scoring over 390 out of 400 points. Rare, beautiful, and runs flawlessly. Asking $189,000. Contact John Cote, Guilford, CT. Phone 203-988-7550. E-mail Cotejohnr@aol.com. NDC #3658.

1956 Fireflite Convertible: A parts car, body is off the frame. Asking $5,000. See two below for contact info.

1956 Fireflite Sedan: As I remember the story this car had a running engine but the transmission had gone bad. Roger just never got to it. I don’t know if the engine is running at this time, it’s been too many years, however the car is 99% complete. Asking $5,000. See below for contact info.

1956 Sportsman 2 door: Cond. 6. No engine, but there are enough parts here for some one to probably get it running with time and effort. Roger intended it as a parts car for the adventurer in case it ever got hit. Parts to get it running would be additional money from our parts sales. Car itself is $3,000. My husband, Roger Graeber, who was a 1956 De Soto fan since his 20’s has died at the age of 75 from pneumonia and kidney failure. I would like to finish up restoration on his running 1956 convertible in his memory. Thus I need to sell these cars to help with this project. Roger always made sure his cars ran well, were mechanically safe and he enjoyed driving them, (me too!). Health issues prohibited him from doing work on cars the last ten years of his life. He turned to other hobbies that he could participate in but never lost his love of the ’56 De Soto. Contact Dan Haugh, phone 707-526-4908 for an appointment for on site viewing. Sincerely, Connie Graeber NDC #522.

1957 Adventurer: Powered by Chrysler’s high output V8, 345 bhp, Equipped with dual four-barrel carburetors, the engine produces one horsepower per cubic inch displacement. 1,650 units were produced in 1957. The Adventurer is Desoto’s highest trim level for 1957 and this car shows it, quality throughout. Outstanding in black and gold exterior and interior. The attention to detail in the restoration has won many awards at high level car shows. Don’t miss the special bonus under the dash: a rare factory record player, spinning the top vinyl of the 50’s and 60’s. The current owner has been showing the car for years proving that quality and beauty can be driven. $59,900. O.B.O. Contact Richard Werner, 21311 Viking Blvd. NE, Wyoming, MN 55092. Phone 651-260-5141. E-mail rgwerner57@aol.com. NDC #2565.

1957 Firesweep Shopper Wagon: 325 V-8, push button Powerflite transmission, power steering and brakes, vintage dealer installed A/C, electric wipers, new wide wws, new tinted windshield, radio w/ vintage add-on FM tuner, electric wipers, front brakes updated to power disc brakes, California car shows 45,000 miles (probably 145,000), ex- Ray Nelson car. Paint is 20 footer job. Runs and drives well. Not perfect but not many of these left. $16,500. O.B.O. Contact Terry Bird, Atlanta, GA. Phone 404-312-3950. NDC #2889.

1959 Adventurer Hardtop: All body work, paint, interior, chrome, gold anodized aluminum and running gear has been done/rebuilt, but front clip/fenders, windshield/back glass need to be installed also Gary Goers original material interior installed. Power swivel seats, Power windows, Black. Additional information and pictures available by e-mail. We are the second owner of this car which was sold new in Oakland, California. Age and health do not allow me to finish the restoration of this beautiful car. Asking $37,500. O.B.O. Contact Dennis Pitchford, phone 408-559-7977. E-mail weluvmopars@juno.com. NDC #1679.

1959 Firesweep Explorer Wagon: Super rare, slowly restored over 15 years, very clean, not mint. $8,000. in chrome, new engine rebuild with only 2,000 miles, 4 wheel disc brakes. New exhaust, upholstery and carpet. Extensive history provided. Very smooth ride, new shocks and bushings, it pulled my vintage trailer without any problems. Blemishes; Old tires (but in fair cond.), minor rust areas (have pics), needs new vent/heater cables under dash, needs correct emblems (Firesweep, and Explorer) on fender and tailgate. $42,000. O.B.O. Contact Andre Fonseca, phone 831-252-5816. E-mail andre95062@yahoo.com. NDC #5346.

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1953 Firedome 4 door sedan: Complete car (anything not on the car is there according to the owner). Probably a #4 car that he was driving, but it has not been driven for about a year. Body seems solid and straight with some surface rust, good glass and decent interior from what the pictures show. Car is in San Diego, CA. Price starting at $4,500. Contact Mike Lopez, 619- 366-7566. E-mail lopez.amiguel@hotmail.com. Lead submitted by Steve Jensen NDC #2363.

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1940: Passenger side front fender, in very nice original survivor quality condition. It is “Rust Free”, very clean & straight having no dings, dents, damage or any previous repairs and can be shipped cheaply via Greyhound Bus Lines. $300. Contact Terry Kriss, phone 724-984-1659. E-mail terrykriss@att.net. NDC #85.

1946-48 N.O.S.: Outside Mopar sun visor, $450. Front and rear grille guards, $300. Deluxe horn ring, $50. Many more parts! Contact Vincent Grana, 28 Pine Hill Rd., Stockton, NJ 08559. Phone 908-361-6195. E-Mail gigiwon@embarqmail.com. NDC,#4527.

1955: Top of front fender trim, drivers side, $60., passengers side, $35. All prices above are plus shipping. Many more parts available. Contact Russ Frank, W. 1794 Lake Rd. Mukwonago, WI 53149. Phone 262-642-2190. E-mail DeS4us@centurylink.net. NDC #255.

1955-56 N.O.S. and used parts: Tie rod end connecting tube, 1955 only (1141123), 2 @ $5 each; good USED foot operated washer pump (1253491) $30; outer tie rod end (1315410) $40; camshaft sprocket, 1955 only (1324952, S239) surface rust but never used, $15; gasket for water pump to trans cooler or elbow (1326619) 3 @ $2 each; retainer for deck lid or tailgate (1332618) $2; tan rear door lock knob, except 1956 hardtop (1373954) $5; very good USED generator to power steering pump drive coupler (1402147) $5; distributor vacuum chamber (1439671) $40; parking brake cable grommet at hub, 1956 only (1406964) $8; trunk lock retainer (1455716) $3; good USED radiator stone deflector with moulding, 1955 only (1541722 and 749) $40; radio interference fuel gauge filter, wagons only (1571839) $20; grille panel letter “E” (1599002) $20; washer /wiper synchro kit, turns electric wipers on when you press washer foot pump (1595117) $20; manual seat adjustment knob (1604487) $20, also have good USED one for $10; good USED headlight retaining ring (1626539) $10; Intake valve, 1955 only (1613729) 2 @ $5 each; front shock lower mounting bushing (1616920) 3 @ $5 each; Powerflite transmission oil strainer (1619366) $30; poor USED housing for 1956 tail or back up light (1641881) $3; tail light lens, 1956 only (1641884) $75; brake pedal pullback spring with power brakes, 1956 only (1730077) $5; rear window belt moulding joint cover (1650224) $35, also have good USED one for $20. All parts NOS unless described USED in description. Prices do not include shipping. I can email or text photos of parts. I also have many other NORS and used parts for 1955-56 DeSotos if they are the same as Chryslers. Call or email me with your wants/needs. Contact Ben Watson, 220 Bunker Hill Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Phone 423-440-4296. E-mail moparbenw@gmail.com. NDC #5796.

1955-56: Cowl vent handle, $15. Hood ornament, $5.00. Small trim on lower front fender behind bumper, passenger side, $5., drivers side, $20. All prices above are plus shipping. Many more parts available. Contact Russ Frank, W. 1794 Lake Rd. Mukwonago, WI 53149. Phone 262-642-2190. E-mail DeS4us@centurylink.net. NDC #255.

1955-57: Generator cores for rebuilding: 1955 all, 6 volt, 45 amp, no power steering, no air conditioning (1343236, GGW6001K, same as 1257392) $25; 1956 all, 12volt, 30 amp, no power steering, no air conditioning (1642004, GJC7002B, same as 1642002 and 1770755) $25; 1956 Firedome and Fireflite, 12 volt, 40 amp, with power steering (1658867, GGA6002B, same as 16558865) $35; 1957 Fireflite and Adventurer, 12 volt, 30 amp, single pulley, no air conditioning (1753625, GHM6001E, same as1753624) $25. Prices do not include shipping. I can email or text photos of generators. Contact Ben Watson, 220 Bunker Hill Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Phone 423-440-4296. E-mail moparbenw@gmail.com. NDC #5796.

1956: Fireflite radiator, $175. Front parking light lenses, $30./set of two. Three piece set of exterior trim for under windshield, $90./set. All prices above are plus shipping. Many more parts available. Contact Russ Frank, W. 1794 Lake Rd., Mukwonago, WI 53149. Phone 262-642-2190. E-mail DeS4us@centurylink.net. NDC #255.

1950’s-60’s: Mopar left hand rear antenna, N.O.S. in original box #2198530. $125. Contact Terry Kriss, phone 724-984-1659. E-mail terrykriss@att.net. NDC #85.

1959: Outside remote rear view mirror, $10. Pushbutton assembly, $15. Door sill plates, 2 door, $100./set. Trunk lock chrome surround, $30. Chrome taillight bezel mounting bases, $40./set of four. All prices above are plus shipping. Contact Russ Frank, W. 1794 Lake Rd. Mukwonago, WI. Phone 262-642-2190. E-mail DeS4us@centurylink.net. NDC #255.

1960-61 N.O.S. parts: Brake pedal pullback spring with power brakes (pt#1730077) $5.00; transmission mount all (pt#1734529) $80.00; rear differential side gear with Sure Grip (pt#1829449) 3 @ $5.00 each; lower control arm bumper, all except wagon (pt#1825135) 2 @ $5.00 each; steering column insulator with power steering (pt#1850547) $10.00; 1960 left wiper link with variable speed wipers (pt#1838291) $15.00; 1961 horn switch with automatic transmission, may fit 1960 also (pt#1971940) $25.00; 1961 horn control ring and cable, 4.5 inch (pt#2258588) $10.00; power steering pump cap without dipstick (pt#2127157 or 1859640) $15.00; distributor breaker plate assembly for single point cast iron distributor (pt#2275580 or 1843368) $35.00; rear leaf spring front eye bolt, package of 2 (pt#1948876) $20.00; 1961 dome lamp lens 4 door sedan, may not be NOS (pt#2166676) $25.00; turn signal switch (pt#1972196) $40.00; 1960 turn signal switch canceling finger without power steering and without steering gear coupling (pt#1972202) $5.00; 1960 and 1961 turn signal switch canceling finger without power steering but WITH steering gear coupling (pt#2197170) $5.00; turn signal switch contact plate (pt#2196322) $40.00; 1961 turn signal lever and knob (pt#2290882) $25,00; air conditioning compressor oil sump gasket (pt#1982545 or 1377825) $3.00; 1961 turn signal switch with wire (pt#2096735) $40.00; NORS ES-598 steering center link (SA pt# 1673008) $200.00; outer tie rod end (pt#2084352) 2 @ $50.00 each; 1961 USED lower rear alternator mounting bracket with air conditioning (pt#2129154) $10.00; USED upper radio antenna adapter, chrome, fair condition (pt#2096053) $5.00; 1960 windshield wiper knob with washer, does not include washer button, may fit 1961 (pt#1887874) $20.00; radio knob, part number unknown $10.00. Prices do not include shipping. I can email or text photos of parts. Contact Ben Watson, 220 Bunker Hill Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Phone 423-440-4296. E-mail moparbenw@gmail.com. NDC #5796.

Parts Wanted

1932 SC: Right brake drums, right hand threaded 1 front and 1 rear. Contact Loyd Groshong, 20 Walker Rd., Troy, MO 63379. E-mail groshong@socket.net. NDC #925.

1956 Firedome: Solenoid that goes on top of starter motor, plus plunger, spring, plunger boot spring boot, washer, link pin, cotter key. My local mechanic miss placed these pieces so I AM DESPERATE TO GET THESE PARTS. Unfortunately these parts are not available locally. Contact Michael Brauman, P.O. Box 392 Cowes 3922, Victoria, Australia. E-mail desoto56mick@bigpond.com. NDC #3876.

1955/56: “DeS” roof ornament part no. 1598743. Contact Joseph Bongiovanni, 43280 Sandia Creek Dr. Temecula CA 92590. Phone 951-694-5695. E-mail jbongiov@msn.com. NDC #6018.

Parts Suppliers and Reproducers

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1935-1961 Parts: 1937-61 brake shoes, the good kind that stop, $45 axle exchange. 1940-61 brake hoses, $17. 1942-61 emergency brake cables, $35. 1940-61 shock absorbers, $35 pair. 1946-56 clutch bearings, $25. 1955-61 master cylinders, $85. 1940-up pivot pins, $45 pair. 1939-42 and 60-61 headlight switches, $35. 1937-48 outer tie rod ends, $45 pair. 1957-59 Firesweep outer tie rod ends, $35 pair. 1957-61 fuel pumps, $25. 1958-61 water pumps, $50. 1957-61 upper ball joints, $50 pair. 1957-61 lower ball joints, $65 pair. 1956-61 starter relays, $35. 1935-38 speedometer cable with housing, $40. 1959-61 2 speed wiper motor $100. 1952-54 carter carburetor, $150. 1935-55 6 volt voltage regulators, $35. 1937-55 starter motors, $125. 1940-59 generators, no power steering, $125. 1935-48 starter drives, $25. All parts new or factory rebuilt Contact Don Nowak. Phone716-824-2292. E-mail oldcarnut007@aol.com. NDC #5434. 2/21

1955-56 DOOR SILL PLATES: DeSoto, Chrysler and Imperial 2-door and convertible. Beautiful quality, NOS factory-correct 3-D detailing and appearance as these are the only die-stamped aluminum sill plates produced. Limited quantity. Pictures/details at www.chryslerclub.org/reproduction.html. Contact John R. Cote, 2000 Little Meadow Rd., Guilford, CT 06437. Phone 203-988-7550. E-mail cotejohnr@aol.com. NDC #3658. 4/21

N.O.S. Mopar Parts and Literature: 1930s to the present. 38,000 part numbers in stock. Database searchable by year, model, part number, description or casting numbers. Website, www.arizonaparts.com. Phone 480-966-6683. E-mail mkolner14@hotmail.com. NDC #161. 6/21

Literature/Toy/Memorabilia Suppliers

DeSoto Manuals: ‘34-’61 shop manuals; $30-$50 ea. Parts manuals ’28-’50; $59.95 ea, ‘55-’59; $99.95 ea. Parts interchange manual ’50-59; $39.95. DeSoto history books $24-$43. Contact Alex Voss, 4850 37^th Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98118. Phone 206-721-3077. Website: www.books4cars.com. NDC #3750. 4/21

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