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Hi Ron, The codes on the 55 Desoto data plate are as follows as best as I can determine: TR= Transmission 3= Powerflite Automatic Transmission...
Conrad, A complete serial number or VIN for a 1958 Desoto Firesweep built in Detroit would look like LS1-1001 which was the beginning SN for the Detr...
Michael, The outside door handles on your Coronado are not interchangeable from one side to the other. The outside door handles were the same on all ...
Welcome Robb, On those 55 & 56 DeSotos with color sweeps, the factory evidently found it easier or more efficient to apply the front fender porti...
The above posts contain a wealth of information related to the 1955 Desoto Coronado which may answer some of new owner, Michael Kimball's questions. ...
Tim, None of the 1955 Desoto grille parts or teeth are interchangeable with those on the 1954 DeSotos. Mac
Ashley, In your first picture, you can see the holes where your VIN tag was once attached. The second picture shows the remains of an oil change and ...
The VIN on your car should be stamped on a metal tag and fastened on the left front door hinge pillar. Your VIN is the same as your serial number, and...
Ashley, I believe your car is a 1953 S-16 Firedome Eight Desoto which was built in LA. The paint code 365 is for Ceramic Yellow paint. I don't see a ...
Thanks for your help Tim. Mac
Lynn, What a beautiful Desoto! Thanks for sharing your pictures. The January 2015 edition of Hemmings Classic Car magazine has a write up of NDC mem...
Bob, Paint code 398 for the 56 models was Iridescent Green lower with White upper as you stated. The 559 trim code was for green cloth and leather wh...
Bob, The codes from the dealer order information indicate that paint code 356 would be for a solid white paint scheme. Trim code 558 was for a gray c...
Hi Bob and Welcome The paint code 435 on the 56 Desoto was a white lower and a Sunny Yellow upper. If your car has the color sweep, the roof and swee...
Hi Phil, If you need the ring ornament, I believe the part number is 1552974 which is also listed for the 1954 Desoto six. If you run the part number...