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I sent the seller a message concerning the errors in his auction on the day it began. Received no reply and no corrections have been made. This leads ...
The parts book is quite confusing, but it does appear the ignition switch is different for cars with the three speed torqueflite transmission as oppos...
The parts book shows the part # for the right front fender for 46-48 DeSotos is 1242673. Don't see #1242678 in the book. Could your 8 be a 3 instead? ...
The serial number listed confirms that the car a 1956 model in the serial number range for the Fireflite model. The Adventurer models were also includ...
Welcome. Look forward to seeing your pictures. When posting, do not use the "add the file" button. Click the browse button, find your file ...
James, I am assuming the piece with the staple holes in it is the radiator shield. The parts book shows this shield has a dust shield attached to it....
I believe both Bill & Barb's IBM build cards from LA production are punched on cards with 1956 Plymouth code information printed on them. These ar...
As I understand it, both Barb and Malcolm have 56 DeSotos manufactured in LA with the 411 paint code. Both indicate their cars are Shell Pink. Are the...
James: It may be of little help, but part #986493 was superceded by part #1450723. Mac
Mark, Maybe you can fill in the blanks. Here's what I know. Body 35 = S-21 Fireflite 4 door sedan Paint 401 = Jamaica Bronze lo...
Steve, I believe the convertible windshield is different from the sedans and hardtops. If I read the book correctly, the sedans and hardtops intercha...
Would this one work?
To my limited knowledge, the only verifyable differences between the Detroit built two door Sportsman and Seville would be the following: -the Sport...
Your car was the 530th out of the 6,405 Firedomes produced in LA for the 1956 model year. I believe your car was produced as a two door Firedome Sport...
Your data plate is different from most. The trim code does look like 568. What is your serial number (VIN) from the driver's door post? From the SN it...