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The 1932 DeSoto's seem to be orphans when it comes to finding parts.
I am looking for a Right (pass) side tie rod end for my 1932 DeSoto SC and this appears to be the only year that this tie rod end was used on DeSotos. This side has left handed threads. I have an extra NOS left hand side that I would trade for a right hand side. I see that I could buy new remanufactured ends but that means buying a new tie rod. It just doesn't seem necessary but if I can't find a right side tie rod end that may be my only course of action.
August 7 Update:
I ended up buying the Rare Parts tie rod ends and tie rods for about $330 with tax and shipping. I checked in all the likely places for the right hand side tie rod ends and no one had one.
Now I have two left hand side NOS tie rod ends. Anyone need one or two? We can make a deal.
I am also looking for part of the front seat adjustment mechanism.
I did find some old Master Brand tie rod ends. The Master Brands Part Numbers for DeSoto 1931-1932 SA, SC are TR340 (663131) R.H. and TR341 (663132) L.H.
