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Greg, '55's and '56's with standard transmissions used a carryover steering wheel from the early '50's. I believe it is a '53/'54 wheel but not sure...
Tom, Let me add my welcome to the others! As Les indicated, I'm the '55 model year coodinator. Despite the title, don't ask me any hard questions. ...
Ron, I've got a pretty complete collection of '55 Service Bulletins which includes paint chips for '55 and pink is not one of the selections. There ...
Bill, The ones I've seen are definitely closer to Green 1 than Green 2. Mark
Ron, '55 Model Year Coordinator here, however, not ready yet to wear the "expert" title. Every time I think I know the answer somebody pro...
"They won't ship"... Apparently counting on the vast number of '51 DeSoto enthusiasts in Tyler, TX, to beat a path to his door.
Another '55 Coronado, this one found on San Antonio Craigslist: Note this one has the rare Coronado green engine!
James, I'm not expert on trailers or towing. I don't own a trailer or a suitable tow vehicle. However, If I were you and was starting from a clean ...
As usual Steve is correct. I fired off my earlier response during lunch at work without having documentation at hand. Going from memory at my age ca...