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Got the Adventures and calendar yesterday and it is another great piece of work from Dan and Geoff. Thanks guys for the job you are doing with the mag...
You are right Dan, it is all relative. We went down to Daytona Beach several years ago in January and the temperature got down to the low thirties one...
Dan, I have heard it gets so cold down there in Florida sometimes you have to put on a sweater.
John, I like the idea of San Diego and for us the winter dates would work well. We always go south for a while in the winter just to get a break from ...
Really sad news. Mac had access to a wealth of information on Desoto's and often responded on here with accurate information. I only knew him from att...
Both times I had this happen I probably didn't drive the car 50 miles after changing the oil when I heard a little ticking sound before a rod came thr...
Bill, if you have been using non-detergent oil in the car DO NOT put in high detergent oil. It is almost guaranteed it will throw a rod. I have done t...
Ron, I think Mark Waite has the tool you are talking about. He might be able to help you out if you contact him.
Hi Dave, welcome to this forum and the wonderful world of De Soto. We are looking forward to seeing some pictures of your coupe. There are a lot of kn...
It has been a few years since I had my '52 apart and it seemed like I remember a couple of bolts that held the bell housing on that were hidden. But I...
Today we drove the '52 to Ypsilanti, MI for the Orphan Car Show and our fall meeting of the Great Lakes Chapter. We had 16 or 17 De Soto's there, whic...
Jim, ask any specific question about options on Desoto's and someone will have an answer. The model year coordinator for any year will probably know. ...
David, on the rare occasion I have to tow my '52 I use a towing strap and attach it to a bumper brace.
Actually Fred it took best of class. As I said earlier, I judged that class and the car is indeed a very original survivor. There were some minor issu...