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It appears the part number for these is 1120742, sway eliminator shaft cushion. Collectors Auto Supply shows these available. Verify this is what you ...
I replaced the bias ply tires with radials on my 55 Fireflite which does not have power steering. There is a significant improvement in handling and t...
As best I can tell, the part numbers for these pieces are 1674930 (right) and 1674931 (left). The part number for the right shows up on partsvoice. Be...
Hi Tim Were the two tone wheels standard on all 56s? The wheels on my 55 were solid black and I had them powder-coated during restoration. I guess th...
Left or right drum? What is the serial number of your car?
Tim, I can only speculate on the original batteries. It could be possible that the original batteries from the factory were made by a manufacturer su...
Tim, Thanks for the update on the Adventurer restoration. Your work is remarkable as is the documentation. I was wondering about the air conditioning...
20.0 gallons on all Fireflites and Firedomes with the exception of the Firedome station wagon which had a capacity of 18.5 gallons. Mac
Tom, Congratulations on your new DeSoto! A very nice Adventurer and a great article about it. I enjoyed seeing you recently on national tv on "...
Hi Jason, Mark Kubancik has provided some very useful information on these codes for the 55 DeSotos which can be found under the topic "55 DeSot...
Bob, The ordering information for the 55 DeSoto stated that "SURF WHITE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE AS SOLID BODY COLOR". If a customer wanted ...
Bob, I purchased the fabric material for my 55 Fireflite from SMS Auto Fabrics in Oregon. I had to provide a sample of the original material from the...
In general, the 1950 DeSotos were classified as either Custom models or Deluxe models. The Deluxe model was the base model and the Custom was the upsc...
From the serial number (VIN) 62022527 provided it can be determined that the car is a 1950 DeSoto Custom assembled in LA. This was the 11,027th Custom...