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Try contacting the '53 Model Year Co-ordinator listed in the Resources tab. desoto.org/resources
Gentle nudges are a good thing! Sadly, I'm in the same boat as you. No hole cut in the front left inner wheel house for access to the steering box. ...
I don't know the extent of damage to your cylinder head, but you might visit with this guy about repairing what you have. He's welded up exhaust mani...
Thanks, James. I think the issue must be resolved. I did some woodgrain for a guy and he was asking about a dipstick. We had thrown out several requ...
I can hopefully remember to check my '49 this evening.
Tom, if it comes down to not being able to find springs to buy, if you can get your hands on a set of springs at least to borrow, Snyder's Antique Aut...
Is that back at the transmission, rather than part of the dash rod/bell crank linkage?
Here's a good opportunity to plug club membership! The club has technical advisors for each of the model years, and they are at your disposal for que...
Here's one of several listed on ebay.
Here's a picture of the S13 wiring diagram taken from my shop manual. Is this what you're looking for? The manual also shows diagrams for S14 and S1...
Oop! Found another one. Dual Voltage. Available at Lowes Hardware.
Actually, it's healthier for the battery to be on a maintainer if it's going to be idle for an extended time. Here are some choices, but they might n...