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@james_sf_douglas I'm sorry that is a conflict for you and I can appreciate wanting to maximize time at both events. I think though that most people...
I only have 1956+ cars that are all factory 12v, but my understanding is that a properly maintained 6v system is more than sufficient for an otherwise...
Not sure if this helps, but this is a photo of my friend's '59 speedo out of the car. You can see a few attaching points. He said that this should com...
If Andy Bernbaum shows it, you may want to call and see if it is available and just not available on the website. I'm not an expert on this era DeSoto...
Looks nice! I noticed an NDC badge in the grille, so it may be a member's car or else previously was.
In a box of parts I went through today that came with my '59, I had a plastic plate frame labeled "Scothorn Motor Co, Hebron, KY", so I decided to loo...
@johnlynn Yes, FCA is Fiat Chrysler America. I believe they used punch cards back into the '30's. Definitely worth an email to them for what is free d...
@samnicolosi I am glad that helped! I can't find the original link I got that photo from, but here are a few similar parts I found. You'll have to dou...
Hi John, Here is a copy of mine for my '59 Fireflite (serial number blocked for privacy). I would imagine this is similar to what you would get for ...
Hi, As far as I know, brake unions are almost always brass. I am not too familiar with the '47's, but I know the '56's have several (not su...
@arvin-appelman I admit I did not get as much time to look at this as I wanted this week. Can you send me an email at fireflite56@gmail.com with your ...
@arvin-appelman I will try to look into it this week or early next week and see if I can resolve the issue. It may just be a default permissions che...