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Last seen: November 25, 2025 5:59 pm
@dylangoddard thanks for refreshing my memory! I sent you a message with contact information for a semi-local NDC member. Perhaps he can recommend som...
I don't have a parts book in front of me at the moment to confirm, but my recollection is that the '55 latch mechanisms are different than the '56 mod...
@dylangoddard where are you located?
I have no personal experience with conversions, but I second Regis' suggestion. AAJ is one of the go-to companies. Scarebird is the only other one I k...
@dennisulrich hopefully it'll be all good for many more miles! This is also a good time to check rubber parts, such as fuel, brake, and coolant hoses ...
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Last year, my '59 Fireflite turned over slow a few times when hot and I suspected (and still do) that the starter was getting weak. I went to pull it ...
@williamphillips that's a good tip - I should put that in the magazine as a resource to others. Do you know what years of DeSoto that interchanges on?
@nancydailey looking great! If the car is drivable for the convention, just not "finished", don't hesitate to bring it! It wouldn't be the first time ...
@marlonschafer I see in the roster that your car is a 4-door sedan. From these images from the factory parts books, can you specify which belt molding...
@glenncolburn I'd say a water pump with good impellers will definitely help!
@dennisulrich that's quite a haul for your first trip!
@glenncolburn interesting observations and now I'll be on the lookout for this at the convention and other shows! I was glad to hear the fresh engine ...
Congratulations, and just in time for summer! Whereabouts are you located?
Also, your car sounds like a great story! If you want, send me a few photos and an article on your car. I can run it as a "work in progress" in the ma...