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My '59 DeSoto Firedome was delivered from Thornton Motor Co. or Thornton Auto in Columbus, GA on or about Feb. 21, 1959. I am trying to find the dealer code number but have nothing with the car that has that information.
If any one can help, I sincerely appreciate it.
Fred
"It's delightful, it's delovely, it's DeSoto"
Fred, did you reach out to FCA for the build card? That usually is what has the dealer code. I have also seen it on the owner's certificate that comes with the original owner's manual. You also could check the tag on the underside of the glovebox liner - I am not sure if that code was put there or not.
Hi David,
I have the Owner's Manual and the Owner's Certificate but it's blank. I don't have the build sheet or IBM card info yet and I have not checked under the glove box liner but will do so when I get back to the shop where the car is.
Thanks for the tip.
Fred
"It's delightful, it's delovely, it's DeSoto"
