I believe the other rectangular trim serves no purpose other than to add symmetry to the appearance of the dash. The radio is a one piece unit with th...

Ralph, The vacant space to the right of your speedometer is for the dial face of your radio. Attached is a representation of how your dash will one d...

Bill, The three letters indicate the paint code. The first letter indicates the top color. The second letter indicates the body color. the third lett...

Your car should have a 1257392 generator assembly which uses a 1253341 brush set. I believe Rock Auto lists this brush set number. Mac

Ralph, There may be other sources for these, but Andy Bernbaum shows these available at oldmoparts.com . They may ask for your generator number. Mac

Ralph, The tire size for 1950 DeSotos with the 125.5 wheelbase which includes the Carryall was 7.60 x 15 for a wheel rim width of 5.5". For the ...

Jan Frank, Thanks for sharing the progress on your beautiful 54 DeSoto. I'm amazed at what you have accomplished in a short time. Your car is quite r...

I have been frustrated many times trying to add attachments and losing the post and having to re-type it or just give up. I have found that this occur...

Tim, You indicated the restoration on this 55 Fireflite would be a driver quality restoration. On another post you show a pretty complete tear down. ...

The car pictured appears to be 6 passenger 2 door sedan with a rear seat and an outside opening trunk. DeSoto did make a 2 door sedan without an outsi...

Victor, The 48 tail light lenses are not interchangeable with any other Chrysler products. The 46-48 DeSoto lenses were the same. Mac

Bill, At one time George Laurie had medallions for 53 & 54 Firedomes on his list of items he could supply. George's information is available unde...

What do you need, the medallion or the medallion retainer? Is this for a Firedome or a Powermaster model? I am not familiar with the clear plastic cov...