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Hi Duane, Every time I read one of Tim's notes I learn something. I'm going to have to search out one of these graining kits and start practicing. ...
Hmmm. That sounds unnecessarily destructive, and risks getting metal filings in the engine. I suggest using a valve spring compressor to relieve the...
The S11 model was well represented, including two class 7 cars.
A group from the Great Lakes regional Chapter met at the Ann Arbor "Rolling Sculpture" car show today. A total of 9 DeSotos were there. Mi...
Hi Duane, There are three documents I recommend you get for your car. The first is an owners manual if one didn't come with the car. The owners man...
Duane, You may want to check with the state of New York on your serial number. Here in Michigan it is illegal to title on anything other than the se...
Hi Duane, Welcome to the club! That is a great looking 1941 Coupe! I'd love to hear more about it- like what transmission is in it, what radio and ...
Hi Paul. I owned a 1949 6-cylinder for many years, and now own a 1952 Firedome. Both cars start quite differently. The six required two, sometimes ...
I always find the engine compartments to be the most interesting. Notice the bellows style brake booster with remote vacuum reservoir. Notice also t...
I just came back from the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City Michigan. They have a classic car show on the Sunday after the festival opens, an...
Hello Gregor! That is a nice looking DeSoto- the sheet metal looks well preserved. Are you at all familiar with DeSotos? If you can send us your se...
Bill, Good luck- might be a 4th of July weekend project. Let us know what you find. I Think a lot of us enjoy stories from the DeSoto garage, I kno...
Hello William. Chrysler's shop manuals for cars before about 1956 were pretty sparse on all accessories. The wiper motor and linkage for all post-...
Hi Geoff, Gee, I hope one of the travelers takes a laptop and a digital camera along. It would be great if someone could post to this thread your da...
Hi Fred, I don't know if you ever got an answer to this. Assuming your 1959 is running the stock 361 2BBL low-deck B Block, I think you want the fue...