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RE: What did you do with or to your DeSoto today?

@jarmosirkia it looks great! The chevrons really are the crowning jewels on the back of the '60.

3 weeks ago
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RE: gear problems

I'm not a transmission expert, but that seems like it might be a seal that is not allowing it to build the pressure it needs to shift properly. You mi...

1 month ago
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RE: THE COWL FRESH-AIR VENT ON MY 1953 POWERMASTER IS STUCK OPEN

If it's like the '56, it's just mechanical linkage controlled by a lever under the center of the dash. It's probably jammed, binding and needs lubrica...

1 month ago
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RE: 1960 Fireflite 4d US owner history

The NDC maintains a 1960 DeSoto registry of known cars. You can contact Jim who manages that to see if he has any history on your car. You can find hi...

1 month ago
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RE: 1958 Firedome Ambulance fuel tank question

I bought one from Van's for my '59 that is supposed to be for my car and would have to be a 23-gallon tank. I believe I even compared it to a junk one...

1 month ago
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RE: Welcome to New Forum Members!

Welcome to the club! That blue has always been one of my favorite colors on the '60 DeSoto, along with willow green (my grandpa has one in this color)...

1 month ago
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RE: What did you do with or to your DeSoto today?

@jarmosirkia I think the contacts usually get dirty from age. It's always satisfying to see them working again!

1 month ago
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RE: 1958 Firedome Ambulance fuel tank question

@shawnsaving I am glad you're getting the tank identification figured out! Moparmall is one of the common Mopar aftermarket companies. They usually ar...

1 month ago
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RE: 1958 Firedome Ambulance fuel tank question

I snapped these photos of my '59 Fireflite tank over the weekend, which should be the same as a standard '58 Firedome sedan tank. Hopefully this helps...

2 months ago
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RE: 1958 Firedome Ambulance fuel tank question

@shawnsaving that is correct regarding it starting as a 4-door sedan. The 4-door sedan conversions have the squared off back door window frames, flat ...

2 months ago
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RE: 1958 Firedome Ambulance fuel tank question

To the best of my knowledge, there were three tanks available for the '58 DeSoto. You can also check out Van's Auto and MoparPro as other tank vendor ...

2 months ago
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RE: Steering box filler plug

I'd guess it's either US Standard or NPT as they did not use metric back then on anything. @CarlNutaitis or @GaryDubas maybe it's the same as your '48...

2 months ago
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RE: New Member 1935 DeSoto Airflow

Wow, that's quite the transformation and I can't wait to see the final results! What's the name of the color? I hope you'll consider sending in some...

3 months ago
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RE: 1950 Desoto convertible top

@markkubancik the topic subject line says 1950.

3 months ago
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RE: 1950 Desoto convertible top

If it's like the '56, I believe it's pot metal. Pot metal can be welded, but not always with the best results as pot metal is a weak, imperfect metal ...

3 months ago
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