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Last seen: January 29, 2025 10:48 am
Hi Fred - I disagree with both your hypotheses. The car should start without having to engage the accelerator pump. The accelerator pump is for...acce...
When was your front end last rebuilt ? When I rebuilt mine (55 Desoto with king pins), I found that the bearings were frozen up with old grease. Also...
The tool that is needed is a spanner wrench. This is the only tool that will remove the disk, mentioned previously. Kinda looks like a pair of wooden ...
I don't see the listing for the master cylinder rebuild kit, but here is there listing on ebay: 55 Desoto master cylinder rebuild kit Ron
I rebuilt both the master cylinder and the power brake booster on my 55. A company called Harmon Classic Brakes sells the rebuild kits. Or you can buy...
An update to my earlier post. You can buy a rebuilt center link and other steering linkage parts, including the hard-to-find inner tie rods at Rare Pa...
I like Silvana's 50 convert better. (Just a test post. But I really do.) Ron
I recommend following what I wrote and don't try to 'crank' it. Try to turn it with a breaker bar. But do the oil and filter change first. Ron
Keith - i largely agree with David. If you're concerned about the car rotting away, then find suitable storage (family friend, rental garage, store...
Painted in a non-original color. Otherwise, looks to be in great condition. Ron