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Last seen: March 29, 2022 1:48 pm
I saw a '56 DeSoto airport limo sedan in Michigan some years ago. It was not a wagon but had plenty extra doors. Too cool but too rusty for me. I w...
Bob I hope this helps. Have a nice day Steve
Bob I have a '36 S-2 with the same transmission, and it's currently on the lift! I can send you pictures of whatever you need to see. It would be b...
I ended up scoring a MoPaR iron Airflow replacement head and a copper gasket from an Airflow club member. Got the thermostat housings too. The coppe...
Hmmm. I would suspect something with the water pump installation. Maybe one of the mounting bolts is open ended into an oil gallery and not sealed u...
Was this a running driving car? Or is it just getting back on the road?? What does the oil pressure read when it is running? Can you post a picture...
Imperial won't work. Try 52-55 DeSoto if you insist on dual points or '56 DeSoto should work if single points are OK. Of course, the advance curve w...
Vertex spiro-pro hemi plug boots work well. On the DeSoto you need to trim about a quarter inch of the skinny end of the tube. I just ground them do...
Replace the ballast resistor; could also be coil or ignition switch. Fuel problems are likely if you haven't had the tank cleaned out. Good Luck Ste...
Unless I'm missing something, these are readily available. I don't have a '50 parts book. Good Luck Steve
It looks like someone is making '56 tail light lenses!
A B&S small engine flywheel puller works great. It looks like a capital "H" about 4 inches high. Loosen the hub nut a bit, put 2 bolts...
If you are not worried about originality, a 57 Chevy radiator can be made to work if you relocate the outlet, or use different hoses. These are avail...
Tim I looked and I don't have any spare Firedome plug covers. Have a nice day Steve