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									National DeSoto Club Forum - Recent Topics				            </title>
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                        <title>the Hershey October swap meet is only 10 weeks away</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/parts-for-sale-wanted-trade/the-hershey-october-swap-meet-is-only-10-weeks-away/</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:28:36 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[If you are in need of any parts for your 1939 DeSoto please let me know. I have four sites in the Green Field GAE14-17. I can bring the parts to Hershey and save on the shipping costs.
Just...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are in need of any parts for your 1939 DeSoto please let me know. I have four sites in the Green Field GAE14-17. I can bring the parts to Hershey and save on the shipping costs.</p>
<p>Just let me know what you are looking for and you email and phone number so I can get in touch with you. Lots of NOS and other very hard parts to find.</p>
<p>Also refer to my posting of some of the major items that I have for sale in the classified section.</p>
<p>Rich Hartung</p>
<p>Desoto1939@aol.com</p>
<p>C: 484-431-8157</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>RichardHartung</dc:creator>
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                        <title>1939 Desoto Parts for Sale - very hard to find these items</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/parts-for-sale-wanted-trade/1939-desoto-parts-for-sale-very-hard-to-find-these-items/</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:36:41 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I am starting to thin down my collection of 1939 Desoto parts that I have collected over the past 40+ years of collecting.
I live near Valley Forge, PA. For the bigger sheet metal and items...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am starting to thin down my collection of 1939 Desoto parts that I have collected over the past 40+ years of collecting.</p>
<p>I live near Valley Forge, PA. For the bigger sheet metal and items it would be better to pickup these items because of the shipping costs or I could bring the items to the Fall Hershey AACA swap meet. I have four sites in the Green Field.</p>
<p>Items:</p>
<p>Four Fenders</p>
<p>R&amp;L front NOS fenders no rot - $450 each</p>
<p>R&amp;L rear fenders used no rot - $350 each</p>
<p>Trunk Lid - used fits 1939 Dodge/Chrysler/DeSoto $250</p>
<p>Front Nose piece covers the radiator and holds the front grill. This is NOS and also has the rare Crankhole cover $200</p>
<p>Upper chrome trim that mount on the upper front of the Nose Piece this is NOS $275</p>
<p>Running boards less the rubber mats Both Left and right, Fits 39 Dodge/Desoto and Chrysler  $200 each</p>
<p>Interior NOS window crank handles with the NOS plastic knob. Extremely hard to find $75 each</p>
<p>Hood Side panels R/L $150 each</p>
<p>Hood with the chrome center hinge $250</p>
<p>FRAM NOS Oil canister with the original decal complete $175 still in factory box</p>
<p>Brake shoes with bonded lining 1 axle set for either front and or rear  $50 per set. Have several sets</p>
<p>Belt line trim for a 4 door sedan less the two cowl trim pieces all are stainless steel $50 each piece</p>
<p>Used tire rim will fit upto 1948 16x4  $75</p>
<p>Used Original style water pumps with the correct thin body for the original engines not the newer style. Used  $40 each</p>
<p>Intake/Exhaust Manifold complete upper and lower $150</p>
<p>Used Head 25 inch block $100</p>
<p>I have lots of small items in my stock</p>
<p>So contact me if you are looking for any specific items</p>
<p>Such as instrument switches and knobs</p>
<p>NOS and Used Sisson chokes</p>
<p>Breaker Plates for the IGS distributor</p>
<p>Distributor caps, Autolite original points NOS, Condensors Rotors</p>
<p>Wiper Motor Autolite for the 39 Desoto, Dodge and Chrylser </p>
<p>Parts and several used radios that will need to be rebuilt</p>
<p>Used IGS 4102 Distributor for the 39 Desoto</p>
<p>NOS Head light lens in the factory Box</p>
<p>Used r/l Taillight lends</p>
<p>NOS License Lamp Holder and the chrome trim for this lamp only used on DeSoto</p>
<p>Several of the Triangular chrome medallion that mount on the front of radiator nose piece</p>
<p>   1 - NOS and has never been painted and several used ones in great shape</p>
<p>Autolite Battery cables NOS</p>
<p>Headlight Door Trim NOS that have not been plated</p>
<p>Several Pin and Trunnion U joints with the metal body and the repair kits and also the leather outside covers</p>
<p>Front windshield stainless Trim both r/t and the two clips that cover the seam where they join together</p>
<p>All four window regular assemblies these are NOS</p>
<p>Door Lock mechanism that control the door handle to release the doors</p>
<p>Used original flat glass that was take out when the car was semi restored. Great for patterns also with the original logos in the corners</p>
<p>Several R/L Wiper arm transmission or know as the pivot for the wiper arms.</p>
<p>Several pairs of the 10 inches deadlocker style wiper blades </p>
<p>replacement interior rearview mirror</p>
<p>Two used steering wheels that will need to be restored</p>
<p>NOS instrument pane Guages and control panel dash knobs</p>
<p>Several NOS Complete Wheel cylinders front r/l  rear r/l</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>So if interested in any of these items or anything else. Send me an Email with your contact information and then we can discuss.</p>
<p>I live near Valley Forge, PA about 35 miles West of Philadelphia near the King of Prussia Mall</p>
<p>Contact:</p>
<p>Rich Hartung</p>
<p>Desoto1939@aol.com </p>
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						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>RichardHartung</dc:creator>
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                        <title>50s Song about a DeSoto</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/faqs-tech-articles-and-classifieds/50s-song-about-a-desoto/</link>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:35:29 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I have been interested in the DeSoto brand since I was a kid watching Happy Days back in the 1970s. In my late 50s, I returned to music. While I have never considered myself a songwriter sin...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="139" data-end="405">I have been interested in the DeSoto brand since I was a kid watching <em data-start="209" data-end="221">Happy Days</em> back in the 1970s. In my late 50s, I returned to music. While I have never considered myself a songwriter since I cannot write the music itself, I do enjoy writing lyrics and stories.</p>
<p data-start="410" data-end="767">Over the past few years, I have been creating songs inspired by the different decades of music I have enjoyed throughout my life. For my tribute to the 1950s, I wrote a song about a young man, his girl, and his 1951 DeSoto Custom Convertible. A rainy night, a stalled engine, and a lonely road lead to an unexpected evening neither of them will ever forget.</p>
<p data-start="772" data-end="973">The song, <strong data-start="782" data-end="812">"Cold Night in My DeSoto,"</strong> by <strong data-start="816" data-end="837">Michael L Pfeifer</strong>, is available on Amazon Music, Apple Music, and most major streaming platforms. If you would like to take a listen, I would be honored.</p>
<p data-start="978" data-end="1023">Here is the cover art I created for the song.</p>
1918
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						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Michael Pfeifer</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Wanted S7 Speedometer</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/parts-for-sale-wanted-trade/wanted-s7-speedometer/</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:53:42 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Looking for a 1940 S7 coupe speedometer or can anyone recommend a repair shop to restore the one I have?]]></description>
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<p>Looking for a 1940 S7 coupe speedometer or can anyone recommend a repair shop to restore the one I have?</p>
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						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>James Butler</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Powerflite transmission cable-from push button control unit to transmission for a 1956 Fireflite</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/parts-for-sale-wanted-trade/powerflite-transmission-cable-from-push-button-control-unit-to-transmission-for-a-1956-fireflite/</link>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 19:19:05 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Does anyone have a decent, reliable cable that they are willing to sell? I have the part number as 1617 997. Thanks!]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Does anyone have a decent, reliable cable that they are willing to sell? I have the part number as 1617 997. Thanks!</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Bob Lichtenthal</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Hennie Jacobs Funeral</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/general-discussion/hennie-jacobs-funeral/</link>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I am saddened to announce the passing of longtime member Hennie Jacobs this past Sunday evening. For those of you who didn&#039;t know Hennie, he was one of the friendliest and most generous peop...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am saddened to announce the passing of longtime member Hennie Jacobs this past Sunday evening. For those of you who didn't know Hennie, he was one of the friendliest and most generous people you'll meet, in addition to a great wealth of mechanical knowledge. People who did know him will also remember his bird, Pretty Boy, as well as his loyal attendance to the NDC conventions, all of which he attended with his DeSoto (or multiple DeSotos).</p>
<p>The visitation will be Friday, May 15th, at 1:30 at Faith Baptist Church, 500 W Lee Rd, Taylors, SC, 29687, followed by a service at 4.</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>DavidFrank</dc:creator>
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                        <title>1953 Powermaster Sportsman Oil Journal Tech support needed</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/support-forum/1953-powermaster-sportsman-oil-journal-tech-support-needed/</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 01:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[1953 Desoto Powermaster with M6 &quot;Tip toe&quot; transmission
 
There is a passage on the upper left corner at the rear of the engine which supplies engine oil to the torque converter ( fluid cou...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="elementToProof">1953 Desoto Powermaster with M6 "Tip toe" transmission</div>
<div class="elementToProof"> </div>
<div class="elementToProof">There is a passage on the upper left corner at the rear of the engine which supplies engine oil to the torque converter ( fluid coupler)</div>
<div class="elementToProof"> </div>
<div class="elementToProof">This passage is supposed to have a restriction in it to allow metered flow to the converter but still maintain oil pressure in the engine.</div>
<div class="elementToProof"> </div>
<div class="elementToProof">Ours is missing.  Anecdotal information suggests  0.040- 0.050" but, since this restrictor goes in before the drivetrain is attached to the engine &amp; (Converter flow) function can't be confirmed until the engine/transmission is fully assembled &amp; installed in the car we would like to have an actual specification before we bolt it all up.</div>
<div class="elementToProof"> </div>
<div class="elementToProof">See Attached pics
<p>any assistance greatly appreciated!!</p>
1908
1907
1909
1910
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						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Douglas Lefebvre</dc:creator>
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                        <title>&#039;58 Fireflite Body Molding Clips</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/support-forum/58-fireflite-body-molding-clips/</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi.  Does anyone have any leads on body molding clips for subject car?  4dr.
&nbsp;
Many Thanks.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi.  Does anyone have any leads on body molding clips for subject car?  4dr.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Many Thanks.</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Jack Ryan</dc:creator>
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