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Great info!! Thanks for posting the image!!! The card is a bit difficult to read on the rights side of it. But, I suppose with a few others, all the ...
Nothing like the smell of a pine tree!
I have never seen a build card for a '56 De Soto. I would love to see someone upload a scan of a "nice" one if they could. Jim
Here is a another one for you... Jim
For what it is worth, My '56 has two adjusters, the adjusting screws are on the top and the one on the side is towards the right side of the car. Bot...
At this point... I wouldn't worry about it, as it "sounds" like it will be alright. Jim
Good to hear! It could have had a piece of "grit" in it and it loosened up and spit it out. How is the tappet noise after the car has &quo...
Yes, these do require a tool to remove the handles. You can 'probably' make something yourself to work. Have a look at this thread that has info AND ...
When I got my '56 Adventurer my 341 engine was completely apart. I found out why the guy took it apart when I seen the cam. The front TWO lobes (I thi...
I don't suppose the Powerflite nameplate came on the '56 models? At least, my '56 doesn't have the nameplate on it. It just looks so... nice! Jim
Nice looking car. Here is a link to MORE pictures for it. I like the Powerflite nameplate on the back of the car. Never "noticed" that befor...
I believe the other rectangular trim serves no purpose other than to add symmetry to the appearance of the dash. Mac That makes sense! Jim
So in the picture it shows a clock next to the Cigar Lighter, but what goes in the OTHER rectangle area to the right? No... I don't own this type of...
My car got a deduction in points due to the paint had "some" minor orange peel... Not bad stuff, but the same look as the 'original' cars pa...
Hey Tim, how did they work out for you? Did you use 5 per wheel? I had heard that the T-Bird clips were tighter than the original DeSoto ones. However...