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Last seen: November 25, 2025 5:59 pm
That's very fortunate you were able to save the block!
Great, thanks! If I can do that seal sometime this year, I *should* be down to only the transmission leaking.
Do you have a part number? I will need to do one in my '59 at some point as it seeps just a little bit. I used DoctorDiff for the '66 New Yorker last ...
I did a little minor upgrading this past weekend on the '59. I put on my best rear quarter emblems, a perfect set of interior dome light surrounds wit...
That's unfortunate, especially as it impedes the progress you have been making. Do you have any leads on a replacement?
And just like that, the car is starting to look complete once more! Nice work on getting the interior and roof wrapped up!
That's dedication!
I think we're all familiar with that story unfortunately ???? 19 years and counting on my '56 Fireflite to get it restored.
Awesome stuff! Pardon my ignorance, do you know what the original method was? Is it similar to what you're doing or something completely different? I ...
@steveeubank I personally don't have any leads on one, but knowing that set needing upholstery is acceptable should open up the possibilities for anyo...
Are you looking for seats that can be used as-is or just the correct frames?
Lots of great pictures! As someone with a "newer" DeSoto, I am kind of intrigued by the process of the restoring that roof with the wood slats and the...
Our March-April issue of DeSoto Adventures (to receive this magazine, join the club at desoto.org/membership) went into vapor lock into detail with a ...
DeSotos of that era aren't my area of expertise, but I don't think you will affect the value of the car much if you pick another available color for D...
It sounds like you're making excellent progress and doing things the right way. That's great too that you can do some of the machine work yourself! I ...