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Last seen: February 19, 2026 9:09 pm
Greg, Well that's definitely 471. As I said, it's not in the '55 Color & Upholstery album or the dealer order code list. What is your car's ser...
Greg, Paint code 380 is Sherwood Green upper and Cove Green lower, so it appears your car still shows its original paint, or at least original colors...
Ron, Here is a Powerflite script on eBay. Hurry; it ends today. They were reproduced once but not in quantity so good used is your best bet.
Paul, Although not certain, I'm pretty sure the starter relay from the previous posts was supposed to be the same for '51 - '55 Chrysler and '52 - '5...
Rosy, Nice work! That is very helpful information. Mark
Greg, Thanks for addressing my questions and providing the codes. With your trim and paint codes I will scan the original upholstery pattern and col...
Greg, Great photos! You are making much progress...keep up the good work! From what I can see of the vinyl and fabric on your seats and the way the...
Paul, Is your '53 a Powermaster or a Firedome? Mark
Ken, Regarding the brake booster rebuild, check the "Vendors" link to the left of this site. In there you will find a link to a power brak...
Tim, The Autolite replacement p/n for the solenoid is SSX4004. Googling that number I found this link:
Another one on eBay @ $79.95 BIN price. Reasonable price for a hard to find part:
Tim, A better close up of that material may help, but that material does not look similar to any '55 interior fabric which with I am familiar. Pleas...
Kim, To Bill's point, Chuck Cochran would be a good person to contact. He is very knowledgeable on Airflows having owned quite a few over the years....