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only the Australian manufactured versions carried over the 54 body style up into 1957. His is a Detroit built based on the 55 Plymouth. He should be a...
Built in Detroit SP26 originally had a six cylinder. You ownership paperwork should reflect this
Welcome fellow Diplomat owner. Mine is an Australian manufactured 1956 (yes looks like a 1954 but made in 56) yours was probably made on the Lynch Roa...
Those numbers do not make sense. Please post some photos of the engine and the stamped numbers when you get a chance.
The B block engines did not come out till 1958 and the Desoto line had the 350 in 1958 and 361 displacements in later years. Yes Plymouth parts are ea...
The engine may have been replaced? 1737629 is a casting number for a 1958-61 361 engine block 1944705 is a casting number for a 1958-61 head for a 361...
The engine numbers you listed appear to be casting numbers. You are looking for numbers that have been stamped into the engine block. The manual that ...
Here is just a small list of export markets that were known to have dealerships. London, England Paris, France Guayaquil, Ecuador Montevidio, Uruguay ...
Yes indeed. 1955 Desoto Diplomat Convertible more than likely built in Detroit on the Plymouth assembly line. there should be a tag on the fire wall t...
Thanks for the link. Totally agree without the kids the hobby has no future. I love bringing my JR car to shows, when the kids come up and know how ...
My brother lives in the San Diego area Free room and board! Yeah, I like the idea.
Well since one cannot solo a convention and I am not aware of any New England Club to do the hosting.... BUT it really would be a great place as there...
Looks more like an inner fender splash apron to me.
It appears to be a 1940 Dodge to me!