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Roger, Check out the Tech Advisor's tips in the March/April "DeSoto Adventures" re: One Wire Alternators which covers both of your question...
"Rosy", I realize that you aren't a Tech Advisor (yet) but I appreciate your common (and not so common) sense posts to our message board. Ev...
Bob, From my experience, (first car in 1958, Vette powered 36 Ford) I can tell you that you are just scratching the financial surface with the purchas...
Malcomb, You'll need a steering wheel puller. Harbor Freight has universal kits that are relatively inexpensive, but most of the auto parts chain stor...
James, With your permission, I would like to include this diatribe in a future issue of DeSoto Adventures. With 53 1949 and 96 1950 cars listed in the...
Me, too. The DeSoto Adventures article was taken from a PowerPoint program that was to be presented at last year's convention in Chattannoga. There we...
Me, too .
Bill, Thanks for the kind words. It is a lot of work but it is gratifying to get comments such as these. As editor, I receive extra copies mostly for ...
Once again I'll have to blame my computer (the one on my shoulders, not on my desk!) Duane's correct email is: dldodds@verizon.net (not dot com). My a...
Ralph, 6 Volt systems require more amperage to accomplish "work" so any unwanted resistance in the starting circuit will sap the amount of c...
Usually the windshield is installed with the gasket attached by "roping' it into place. A butyl sealant is then applied between the rubber gasket...
I've got a useable horn button if anyone is interested in buying the wheel. As always, free to a good home.
Peter, Check out the '33 Buick ad for sale on Ebay under "vintage auto trunk rack". Is this what you have in mind? This one is designed for ...