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@scottmiller thanks for saving it! Let us know what the shop says regarding the welding.
Hi and welcome to the forum! The block you have is, as you mentioned, specific to the '57 Adventurer. Given that they only made 1,950 Adventurers in 1...
To help positively identify the rear end on your car, you should be able to find stampings on the differential housing on a smooth/flat section on the...
That all sounds correct and, yes, they are Mopar only. Since you'll have to find someone with a used axle shaft (and I am not sure if the p/n is machi...
I know there was some previous discussion on this topic Were you able to confirm what the transmission in your '55 DeSoto is? I'm not as familiar with...
@johnboyd submitted the following: Note that S1 and S2 use the same master. Assuming you are still using the original master cylinder, I believe rep...
Hi, That trim is hard to find, but here are a few suggestions: Submit a "parts wanted" ad to the NDC magazine ad editor (Russ). Instructions to ...
@jarmosirkia that's the number I used on the front of my '59 Fireflite 9 years ago to replace the pair that were on it when I bought the car. I don't ...
@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...