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I don't know much about the Fluid Drive design to help with your issue, but that is a beautiful '53 Sportsman!
There is a company in Pennsylvania called Restoration Specialties that I would start with. They have a lot of different clips./p> If you don't find ...
That sounds like a solid plan of attack - please keep us updated as to what you find and if you get it resolved!
I'd also add to Glenn's suggestions that having the carburetor (or a different one from a parts car) rebuilt might also be good if you are worried abo...
@tonyurwin you can also join the NDC if you are not already a member and run a free classified ad (with a photo) in our printed magazine. That magazin...
If you need a place to go through it and rebuild it, I have had Clock Works in Eagle River, WI recommended to me, but have never used it myself so I c...
@joemckee the passenger mirrors on both my '56 and '59 DeSotos are also mostly useless. If I lean over and have the mirror adjusted all the way out, I...
@markponton success! I am able to see the photo now. It looks like it's pretty solid from what I can see in the photo. Best of luck with getting the b...
Hmmm, the photo still isn't showing up. I see the link, but nothing shows when I click on it. Maybe Carl can try it too and see if the same thing happ...
We're finally free of salt and snow here in Wisconsin too - hoping to get the cars out in the next week or two!
Great and thorough advice here from Carl! I agree that the master cylinder sounds like the place to start based on the symptoms you mentioned. Best of...
If nobody chimes in with a better suggestion, you can also submit a free "Parts Wanted" ad for the magazine. That won't be as quick, but it's free and...
