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Last seen: January 26, 2026 1:29 pm
Hey Lee, I liked your photo, so I put it up on my project page with credit to your site. I can take it down if that isn't OK....
Well, our last week culminated in the removal of the body from the frame, which also means we're running out of things to "tag and bag". ...
The record player was moved over to the right side when the first aftermarket air conditioning was installed. The first unit had an underdash evapora...
Thanks, Jim; I had telephoned ACC about availability and requesting a sample, and I wondered if I ticked off the young lady that answered the phone...
Ben, I'd be quite surprised if a generator/ps pump from a '56 Mopar wouldn't bolt up to your engine with relative ease. '56 was the first year for 12...
Yeah, but there's been too many April snow storms during my time in KS, so I think I'll hold off for just a little while longer. Thanks too, Jim for ...
Paul I sent you a "test" PM several days ago. I'm surprised you don't have an indication of "1 new messages" up in the upper left...
There are a couple of ads in the recent roster issue of the club's magazine for parts for '56 DeSotos, including side trim items.
Oops! Was that this car?
Got the body off the frame today. Next week we'll take the sheetmetal off to be media and sandblasted. Next will be to get all the AC stuff mounte...
Hey, I noticed in this latest roster issue that there are several club members selling 2 door trim parts. Have you gotten your roster issue yet?
Pretty. I love the colors that were available in the 50s. Such an optimistic time! (so I hear...)
Some new picts on the website. Should have the body off the frame possibly this week.
If you email me at stellarrestorations@cox.net, I have a name and contact information for you that may be able to help you out on the water pump. Tim