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I am by no means an expert on this era, but you might try reaching out some of the tech advisors for similar years listed here:/p> If you are a dues...
Attaching photo and text in case the pdf can't be opened: 1959-Ambulance-Taft.JPG
If it helps, I had a situation on our '66 New Yorker when the fuel pump took a dump on us where we tried starting the car and somehow ended up with fu...
Your '59 is really coming along nicely!! That paint is really looking good as well compared to when you bought it! Are you planning to keep that origi...
I have heard from a couple of the original designers that it was indeed the coat of arms for Hernando. I am not sure this was ever explained in any li...
I am not sure how others do it, but I know back in the day when the originals were getting loose my grandpa glued his and they are still staying on to...
@jessebashaw it sounds like you are doing your best to enjoy it! I sometimes drive my car for non-car show duty just for the sake of driving it and th...
@regisbodnar awesome to see it out on the road finally!
Wow, that is absolutely gorgeous! I wish I had the space and money for that. It would go well with my '56 and '59 Fireflites!
@jessebashaw looks good! I went to an all-c body show on Saturday with my '66 New Yorker and it rained most of the day there too. On Sunday it was the...
@berniemoen my '59 Fireflite information came back from FCA as being sold at "Mahoning Motors" in Ellwood City, PA. However, I have the original sales...
Hi Ron, Sorry to hear about your dad. A few resources to help you get on track: 1. Hagerty offers a free valuation tool online that you can access...
Last call for hotel reservations and shirt orders for the upcoming National DeSoto Club convention! The deadline for both is tomorrow, Tuesday May 17t...
Hi Larry, Welcome! You are correct that in 1955 ALL DeSotos came with a 291 from the factory (330 was 1956-only). To confirm what motor it has, you ...