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My local independant parts store just got me a set of Standard brand points for my 52. I was surprised Standard was still making points for a 52. They...
My opinion, I don't think classes should be determined to balance the numbers. 57, 58 and 59 body styles are similiar and belong in the same class.
Ralph, hope you can get the starter repaired and that solves the problem. We are all pulling for you and would like to see you complete the trip.
Ralph, a couple of times when I had trouble starting my 52 with the starter it started easily with a push. Here is the the procedure with your fluid d...
Hi Larry, this is just a guess because your 52 would have had an automatic choke. I am thinking someone added the manual choke and drilled a hole wher...
The last few trips we made out West we have taken US 36 rather than the Interstates. If you haven't been to Hannibal,MO (Mark Twain country) it is a g...
Hi Ralph, I see you are considering a southern route and that might make sense in Oct.. But, our favorite route from Denver to MI. is US 36. We pick i...
Gary, I had a similiar problem with my 52 a few years ago. I done all the checks in the manual and all checked ok. I was ready to take the transmissio...
Hi Lee, welcome to the web site and congratulations on acquiring a DeSoto. 1959 is one of my favorite DeSoto's but I don't know a lot about them. Ther...
here are great minds on this message board. What are some realistic ideas for promoting the DeSoto to a new generation Don't know if I qual...
That looks like the steering wheel on my 52 except for the center piece. I don't have a parts book to check the number. Are they the same?
How long will my souvenir Pecan Roll last before it must be ate ??? Was that a souvenir? Mine lasted about 1 minute after I saw it in t...
We just want to say thank you to everyone involved in putting on this years convention. We had a great time in Chattanooga and enjoyed seeing all of o...
Roark, Andy Bernbaum has complete master cylinders for your '50. $145.00 www.oldmoparts.com is his site or 617-244-1118.
Roark, you will have to take the cyl. apart to see if it is rebuildable. If the walls aren't badly pitted you can probably hone it out and rebuild it....