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Josh, No reproductions available for the '55 door handles. You will find them occasionally on eBay, used condition far more frequently than NOS. As...
Good stuff, Lee. Thanks! Still looking for the full version that was eventually pressed onto a record. Not sure how long, but definitely longer tha...
Mike, A simple Google search for "vintage seat belts" revealed many options. I've not used any of them as I've purchased period-authentic ...
Josh contacted me via e-mail. Below are his questions and my replies. I made it clear to him that I am no mechanical wizard, so those of you that ar...
Chuck, I'm not particularly mechanically talented but based on prior DeSoto experience, your problem sure sounds like U-joints to me. Others who vis...
Josh, Nice looking car! I also own a '55 Firedome 4-door; substitute black for your blue. I'm also the Club's '55 model year coordinator. I've own...
Mac...I saw that convertible on eBay also. I was thinking it would great in the garage next to your Coronado?!
Mac and others... Yes, I caught that e-mail address. THe Volvo address is an old work e-mail address that is no longer valid. I have notified Judit...
Tom, Very well-written and accurate article. Your car looks and sounds beautiful! Mark
My '46 - '54 parts book says '51 & '52 six cylinder share the same gauge, however, there is a part number change for the gauge during the '51 mode...