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Here is the front view of the dashpot solenoid.
Hi Rick, Here are a couple of photos of a very dirty Carter B&B carburetor that illustrate what the fellows have been telling you. This carb is ...
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Tim, I know you have a 1949, so I thought I would upload a photo of the front of my old 1949. This one was taken in 1983 or so. This car has the pl...
Tim, Bob, It turns out I did not sell that parts list with my 49. It was my younger brother's and he still has it. He was a parts man for Chrysler ...
Tim, Bob, I sold my parts list with my 1949 car in 1998, but I do recall from my days of 1949 ownership that two types of front hood ornaments were u...
Dean, I am assuming you still have the original M4 vacuum shift trans. According to the wiring schematics, the only electrical interaction between t...
Hmmm. Is February 27th too early to get out a DeSoto in Michigan? Well, it is 56 outside. And recent rains have washed off all the salt. Oh shuck...
Hi Tom, I agree with all the very good advice given by others. The Carter BBD was a pretty reliable 2V carburetor. If after trying all those soluti...
Jan, That is a great video, and I love your garage! That garage has to be a DeSoto lovers dream come true. I have a soft spot in my heart for the 1...
Hi Gregor, That is an intriguing car! Do you have a photo of the engine in that machine?
Hi Jim, Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. The small plug is an access hole for an internal trans part. The large plugs are what you want...