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@jarmosirkia that photo confirms "T" is indeed what I am reading for the first part of the paint code. I don't see T listed anywhere on my 1960 DeSoto...
@jarmosirkia I started working on decoding your car based on the build card you provided. Would you also be able to post a photo of your data plate (l...
If yours are missing or your preference is to buy new and replace, I would recommend looking into Eaton Detroit Spring. They manufactured most of the ...
@jarmosirkia it looks great! The chevrons really are the crowning jewels on the back of the '60.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
@jarmosirkia I think the contacts usually get dirty from age. It's always satisfying to see them working again!
@shawnsaving I am glad you're getting the tank identification figured out! Moparmall is one of the common Mopar aftermarket companies. They usually ar...
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...
@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 ...
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 ...
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...