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Last seen: February 19, 2026 9:09 pm
Rosy, It's only $811 a month. You'll need another DeSoto to drive while yours is being redone. Neal will never know... Mark
Ted, It is a challenge, to be sure, and I have small hands - which for this job is an asset. The secret I've found is having good, solid, correct pl...
Bob, Did you check with Barrett to see if this item is in the Club Library? Mark
David, Have you test fitted the hoses? Which one fits best?? Mark
David, Aftermarket replacement filter elements typically have replacement gaskets in the box, similar to the canister style oil filter elements on yo...
Dave, Me thinks this is the link for the windshields: From the same CL site is a '56 Firedome 4-dr Seville (4 dr Hardtop) being parted in Kent, WA:...
No thanks, Rosy. The car has been out of service for several weeks awaiting expert assistance from KYANA member Neil White to rebuild the front brake...
Don't bother asking Mark Kubancik...he doesn't have any suggestions. I've never disassembled my dash to that level. Mark K.
David, Thanks for the regular updates. If you don't mind and are so inclined, please take some photos of the hoses installed, noting which is which....
David, For the upper hose, here are a couple molded hoses for the later model full-size Dodges that will work on the '55-'56 DeSoto and look much bet...
David, I've got some information for you at home. I'll update this post later today or tomorrow. The lower hose is still available from NAPA, I thi...
Mac, Great to have you back! Enjoy the DeSoto this weekend. Mark