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For those interested, our '33 Desoto project is coming along. Thankfully, the engine did NOT seize up after the car sat in a barn for over 30+ years. The gas tank was pretty full all those years, so removing the tank and having it boiled out was a must. I added a video clip of the original engine, running like a sewing machine. Onwards and upwards, as they say...here's the link to my blog documenting the car's story:
Congrats! Keep us posted.
It's supposed to be fun!
1949 De Soto Custom Convertible (project)
Margaret, you put together a real nice presentation. It is one of the best and coolest I have seen. Please keep the updates coming. One question, do I understand properly that you found the same 33 your father (or grandfather) had?
Great car and also a great read! Thanks for sharing with us!
Yes Paul, this is the same car that my Dad bought in 1958 and was forced to sell in 1964. The person who bought it from him did nothing to it, so it even had the same spark plugs that my Dad had put in it in 1958. Probably some of that bad gasoline we drained out was from the 50's too. Amazingly lucky that I found it and even more amazing that the engine was able to turn over after sitting in a barn untouched for 30+ years. One of those cool stories that I am honored to tell.
Great story Margaret, If you haven't done so already I hope you will write the story for the Adventurers and submit it to the editor. Congratulations on finding the car and keep us posted.
