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Re: 1956 LA Assembly Plant Build Card Questions

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 ...

13 years ago
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Re: Finally got the Tree up!

Nothing like the smell of a pine tree!

13 years ago
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Re: 1956 LA Assembly Plant Build Card Questions

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

13 years ago
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Re: Does anyone have??

Here is a another one for you... Jim

13 years ago
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Re: Headlight Question

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...

13 years ago
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Re: Valve train noise on '55

At this point... I wouldn't worry about it, as it "sounds" like it will be alright. Jim

13 years ago
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Re: Valve train noise on '55

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...

13 years ago
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Re: Special tool required?

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 ...

13 years ago
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Re: Valve train noise on '55

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...

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Re: 1955 DESOTO FIREFLITE CONVERTIBLE Lead

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

13 years ago
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Re: 1955 DESOTO FIREFLITE CONVERTIBLE Lead

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...

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Re: What's missing from this dash?

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

13 years ago
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Re: What's missing from this dash?

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...

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Re: DeSoto Club Convention

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...

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Re: Wheel Cover Clips

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...

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