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It's the 48/49 DeSoto Regal Blue. So I stayed in the right color family for the car and you're right it's much prettier than the original black.
It's a Ford 302 crate engine/blue print. Will have to ask about transmission. Probably ford too.
Progress report on 49 DeSoto Club Coup: Engine work, suspension work, interior trunk work, steering column etc. Hope to be ready for interior work i...
Thanks, I have the last issue for NDC.
Thanks, I hope to keep the original bench seats and follow the original design for the door panels. Trying to locate upholsterers in TN now.
I don't know. It's all gone slower than I expected..
Hi, Nancy Dailey again. Here is our car's family history and a few pictures. It was bought as a new car in 1949 by my Grandpa (Harry A. Staats) in P...
This is my first (probably one and only) restoration and am learning as I go. Appreciate suggestions.
Probably Chevy 350/385 crate engine....
V8 and automatic transmission
Thanks, I do hope to add AC. Like some others, I am putting in new engine and transmission - what I really need is power steering. I never got to dr...
Hello, I'm Nancy Dailey. New owner to 1948/49 Desoto 2 door sedan. My car is being restored and about to be painted. Wanting advice on whether to k...