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Last seen: November 25, 2025 5:59 pm
@berniemoen that's a major milestone! I'm sure you're happy after getting it fired up and you'll have it out and about in no time!
Congrats on your "new" DeSoto! The best shop manual is the factory one. I just checked and there are a few originals and reproductions on eBay if yo...
It's always great to see progress! Do you think it will be completed by June?
I am surprised you didn't hold out for a '60, but that's a fine looking '59 you got!
@berniemoen the outside is REALLY coming along nicely!
That looks like it would be a great car for someone getting into these. Close to being show-worthy and a Fireflite with a mirror-matic to boot!
@berniemoen those areas you cleaned up are really looking good!
I think some local parts/paint stores can do that by "reading" a good spot of paint on your car with a scanner and mixing paint to match. O'Reilly's m...
@berniemoen awesome news! I'd be curious as to how well that paint would come back with some buffing and polishing. Sometimes it's amazing what's hidd...
We have a battery disconnect on our cars that we use at home, more to prevent a battery drain or electrical fire, but that could be a deterent. Also, ...
@jdabbey this is definitely a good place to ask for advice with many helpful people. Once you receive your first magazine (if you haven't already), yo...
@williamphillips sounds like you are making some good progress!
That color and the light aqua color they had (I don't recall the official name off-hand) are my two favorites in '59. I like the black on my car, but ...
@berniemoen thank you!