FAQS - National DeSoto Club Forum

temperature sending unit for 291

Arvin Appelman — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 01:51:23 +0000

is there a readily available temperature sending for a 291 hemi?

1929 brake drums replacements

robert gallagher — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 21:30:11 +0000

1929 DeSoto K , Is there a brake drum that will fit my 29 that's not a steel drum?

1957 DeSoto fireflite white and red, hardtop

Dennis Carpenter — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:21:29 +0000

Trying to locate car that was at Hershey AACA meet in October of 2011, owner had a 305 area code, but number has been disconnected......any ideas?

1929 steering wheel removal

robert gallagher — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 18:24:01 +0000

How do you remove steering wheel on a 1929 DeSoto? Do you have to remove the whole column? Also, does anyone have the U bolts that hold the front springs to the axle?

What color were the Spark Plug covers on a 1952 Firedome?

BrentJacobsen — Wed, 03 May 2017 23:40:11 +0000

I'm almost afraid to ask this question for fear of starting an argument. Opinions on this are likely to be like noses- everyone has one and they are all different. Attached is a photo of my 1952 Firedome engine after rebuilding it. I'm pretty sure the engine was silver, and most of the accessories were black. I'm also reasonably sure I have painted the spark plug wire covers that say "DESOTO FIREDOME EIGHT" incorrectly. The question is, what color should they be? In Willem Weertman's book on Chrysler engines, he shows a couple photos from the Chrysler archives of the Jefferson avenue plant where these engines were built. The Chrysler firepower engines seem to have black wire covers. But the Desoto engine line photos are before the covers were installed. There are numerous different paint schemes used on show engines- most with red rocker covers- the engine line photos don't show this scheme in production though. So, let's hear some opinions- what color were they?

Joining the Club Online

TimBowers — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 17:47:06 +0000

Since the process is completely unfamiliar to our newest members, and those of us that re-join or renew only do it maybe once a year, I've tried to create a step-by-step picture tutorial for the various buttons you'll need to push to successfully join the club and pay your dues by Paypal. You must have an active user account for the NDC website and be logged in. If you don't yet have a user account, you can find the link to email me on the home page. http://desoto.org/home The 11 pages show the process to join as a new member, either domestic or international. If you choose to renew or reinstate, the process is much more simple.

'59 DeSoto Fuel Pump

FredRoman — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:54:10 +0000

OK guys, which is correct? Both are advertised to fit a 1959 DeSoto but the arm lengths are significantly different. I just don't see how they can both work in the same application.

what car do I have?

EricDawson — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:02:56 +0000

Hey, i just inharated my dads 59 desoto last month when he passed away. My great granmother baught the car off the lot in akron ohio in 1959. Ive been searching by vin and i think its a firesweep but its all a bit confusing. when i look at picturea on google every car has badging that mine does not. so then i dont know what engine it is. any help would be greatly appricated. im not sure how to pst pics here either

Sticky front drum brakes

FredRoman — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 01:18:03 +0000

This is not new to me but I've never seen or read anything regarding the front drum brakes locking up when the pedal is depressed and there is rain or high humidity and the car has been sitting for awhile. Seems like the shoes absorb moisture and become very "grabby". The more the car is driven, the lesser the problem as I believe the moisture in the shoes evaporates with heat. This issue existed with my former '60 Chrysler and now with my '59 DeSoto. Anyone else have this experience? If so, did you find a solution? Please advise. Thanks!

Sending Private Messages

TimBowers — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 19:42:19 +0000

Sometimes correspondence with other forum members is more appropriate to go through Private Messages (PM) rather than over the entire discussion forum. If you'd like to send another member a PM, below are some steps and images I hope will be helpful. There are several ways to get around finding a member to send a message to, so consider the information below "one way" to get 'er done. Follow the text and the corresponding image below the text. One quick way to send a PM to a forum member is to find a post by that member. At the bottom of their message, you'll find a "PM" button that will take you directly to the window to compose a message. (image PM page eight) If you don't have a message from the member to start from, , use the "members" tab at the upper right of your screen when you are in the Message Board (image PM Page 1) After you click on the Members tab, you'll have an opportunity to "find a member" (image PM Page 2) Enter the USER NAME of the person you want to message and click the search button (image PM Page 3) Below the search criteria you'll find the results of your search, and a button to push to create a PM (image PM Page 4) After clicking the PM button a window will open for you to compose your PM. Notice your selected recipient is already in the "To" field. You can also add more members usernames in the window circled in green. Compose your text in the area provided (yellow text shown) (image PM Page 5) After writing your message, press the preview, submit, save, or cancel button depending on your preference. (image PM Page 6) Your message will remain in your outbox until the message is opened. (notice in image 5 that I have 2 messages I sent that have never been opened by my recipient...) Notice that at the top left of your browser window where your log-in status is indicated that you have notifications as to whether there are PMs in your mailbox. (image PM Page 7)