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looking for trunk lock assembly for 1955 desoto fireflite 4 dr. can anyone help?
also looking for an excelator pedal for 1955 desoto fireflite 4 dr.
looking for best place to buy interior carpet for restoration 4 dr. 1955 desoto fireflite
the trunk locks and accelerator pedals are frequently on ebay.
SMS Interiors out in Oregon may be able to supply carpeting, or Bill Hirsch in NJ.
http://www.smsautofabrics.com
http://www.hirshauto.com
You might have to buy material and have it sewn up by a competent upholstery shop. Perhaps carpets for 4 door models are unfortunately not regular inventory.
I looked on Auto Custom Carpet's website and they do no list carpeting for a 4 door model. They were going to be my first recommendation!
It's supposed to be fun!
1949 De Soto Custom Convertible (project)
I think 55 and 56 are the same. Someone else may come along and correct me.
It's supposed to be fun!
1949 De Soto Custom Convertible (project)
The trunk lock mechanism is the same on the 55 & 56 DeSotos and Chryslers.
When I was restoring my 55 Fireflite a number of years back, I could not find an exact replacement for the original nylon carpet. I recall having cut small samples from the back carpet where it went underneath the rear seat and sending these to vendors with no success. I eventually ordered the front carpet from Gary Goers and sent him my rear carpet as a pattern to make the rear carpet.
The carpet received had a higher pile than the original and of course did not have the uneven appearance of the original. When it came time to install the carpet, I wound up picking out a lower pile carpet with a smoothe surface from my upholsterer's sample book and they fabricated the new carpet, perhaps using the Gary Goers carpets as a pattern. To my recollection, Goers kept my old rear carpet.
I have no idea if Goers can now supply the rear carpet for a 4 door. I'm certain he can not match the original material. I found Goers almost impossible to communicate with.
I believe I found my brake and accelerator pedals on ebay. As you know, the coverings on these should be gray.
Mac
Lynn
I contacted: Duane Hayes" <donegoing2002@yahoo.com>,
and he thinks he has the parts for you.
Rodger and Gabby
FltSgt@msn.com
COS
FltSgt@outlook.com
Thank you for the info. We were able to get carpet and locks ordered.
Hope to see you at the convention in July
