desoto1939

I have both the 3 leg puller and one similar to what Ulu has made but mine was already a factory pullers. Yes the puller that pulls against all 5 lug nut or lug bilt has a more even pull instead of pulling from three points which could be an uneven pull. If any one what a pictures of my plate puller send me you emaiol and I will send you the picture. Rich HArtung desoto1939@aol.com

There originally was a gasket that was on the top of the air horn. I can look up the number in my victor gasket catalog if you provide me with the car model and year. It had a taper to the gasket. Rich HArtung desoto1939@aol.com

The paper element need to be inside the original oil bath unit not on top of what you are showing in the picture. Measure the diameter of the opening with the lid off and also how high the lip is and then go on NAPA and do some searching for their napa gold air filters you might findsomething that will work. This is the research that you need to do since you have the oirigianl air cleaner. Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com

If you are referencing the mirrors that attached where the small trim is on the cowel section for the passenger and driver side of the car there has been several discussions on this sytle mirror. BAsically most people have said that they look great on the car BUT that they are an estic look for car and you can not really see anything with this style mirror. I have clip on style for my 39 Desoto which is not a convert and the passenger side mirror does help some but you have to adjust your postion in the front seat to get a good picture onthe right side. Rich HArtung

Hey Don: Looks as if you got some southern frost onthe old PLymouth. Noticed the wooden block under the rear tyre are those Tenn hill too much for the old emergency brake. Just kidding. Thanks for the input. Rich Hartung

Here is food for thought. Trivia for your thoughts On the 40's Desoto the left rear taillight had a bulb on the top of the lens. This bulb was painted a reflective silver color. The right side taillight did not have the bulb. So if you see the right taillight lens with the bulb then this in not correct. The left bulb was a warning to approaching cars at night time. Concerning refletors on a car. Why is it illegal to park a car facing forward on the opposite side of the road. So here is what i am saying you are going down the raod onthe right side of the road, here is the USA. There is a car parked on your side of the road but the front of the car is facing you. you see the headlights and grill. So during the day you can visually see the car. But at night time, think of this situation again. On the fron of car there really is not reflectors to identify you that you are approaching a car. The refelectors are basically built into the tail lightas and any other area inwhihch the manufacturer has added the reflective red. But inthe fron most car markers do not have any refelctive items and if they are any they would be white color. red is for the rears. Also the other reason it is illegal is that you would be crossing over against the traffic flow and can casue an accident. How many of our cars and trucks that are members currently own only have the outside door lock assembly on the drivers side door and ever notice that there is none on the driver side door. HAs anyone ever realized this. When our cars were being produced by state laws if was illegal to exit a car when it was paralled parked along the curb, The driver would then open his driver side door into the oncoming traffic and then would also be stepping out of the car into the oncoming traffic. So therefore they did not put a keylock assembkly on the driver side. You had to slide acorss the front seat and then exit on the passenger side of the car and then lock the car door. I have heard that this law is stillon the books in some states but have not taken the time to fully findout if it is on the books in PA.

Here are the pictures of the original door panels on my 1939 Desoto that has the lower section covered in Hogs hair and also the foot rest on the back of the front seat. the file is too large to upload but if you send me you home email then I can attach and send to you. Rich Hartung desoto1939@aol.com

Don: Did you ever attend the Das Awskfest that is held in August of every year also in Macungie for the car show. They have over 2000 cars on Sat/Sun but it can get realy sticky with the humidity up here in PA. HAve been attend for the past 25 years. Hartung

Don: do you have any manufactures make or carpet number that you can provide. Hirsh is the only supplier that i currently know that has the brown hogshair material and from the samples that I have gotten from him the material seels to be very thick to sew onto the door panels. Rich HArtung desoto1939@aol.com

On the 39 Cars and I had a 39 Dodge and currently have a 39 Desoto the bottom lower part of the door about 3 inches wide would have had a hogshair matierial at the bottom to protect the door as a kick panel. Then the rest of the door panel would have been material, mostly a plain color mohair or broadcloth. I still have the original interior in my 39 Desoto and the 39 Dodge that I had also had the same setup. Also on the rear doors the same thing and the foot rest at the bottom of the fron seat would also have the same hogshair material. it is a very stiff material and rouch. I can take pictures if anyone is interested. Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com

Shel_ny: When i posted my reply the pictures of the coil and that post was not showing for me. Is is strange that at a certain point the stoped the armored able and then went back to it. Could it have been when they moved the coil from not being attached to the firewall and then had it mounted onto the sparkplug wire loom seperator? I do know that when the coil was in the firewall there was a thought that the extra length of the wire to the dizzy was giving them some issues. Rich

MIke The armor cabled wire runs from the iginition switch to the back of the firewal. There should also be a metal cover that has four tabs on it. the Coil then was monteed thru the firewall and bolted to the inside of the engine compartment. The wire then is screwed into the back of the coil and thenthe metal cover is snapped into place on the back of the coil. Not sure if you knew this information. Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com

you can also use a number 4 drill bit or go to a bicycle store that sell bicycle spokes. Get one that fits throught the hole with a tight fit and make you own tool and keep one inyour car and one in your tool box. I did this before I got the original tool kit for the sisson choke. Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com

Here are pictures of the starting position on the testing stand and ending position note the pointer position on the sacle onthe metal plate. Rich HArtung desoto1939@aol.com

This stand will not work to test the sisson chokes that were used on the 49 and up Plymouths sin ce the arm is on the other side. Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com

I have the Sisson Choke testing stand that was usedd to test to make sure the choke is working properly. The stand has a thermometer on it. You put the choke inthe stand and then rotate the arm to a set position on the scale and use the metal tool that goes into the slot at the base of the choke. Then you pull the pin and the choke if is is working properly will then move to indicate on the sacle if it is within a 10-15 ampunt based onthe current temperature based on the reading on the thermomter. If you can not get the unit to work and you want to send it to me I will put it on my stand to test but you need to pay for the postgae to send it both ways. I also have a power point onthe sisson choke that I did for the AACA annula meeting in Phila I can send you the power point if you send me your home email. No charge for testing the choke. Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com

Even pre-war desotos uses the 25 inch block at least the 37 and up. Rich HArtung

suggestion to get a rubber grommet the size of the hole inthe fram where the wires will pass through. If you can get a rubber ring to fir into the opening then whenthe wires pass throught the hole there will be less chance of the outer covering wearing away aand then cutting in to the wire and then you would get a short. This is just a suggestion. Also if you use wire tires then also get the wire tie tool that wil pull the wire ties up really tight make for a nice clean look and then you also know the wires will not move and the clamps if metal would rust unless you use SS clips. Just a suggestion. Rich HArtung desoto1939@aol.com

But that what they had the heat risor on the car to stop the ice effect at the base of the carb. I had this happen when my Heat riser when on my 39 desoto in the winter. So when coming to a stop light I would just pull the throttle cable out to runthe car at a higher rev's. So since you are IN SF did you disconnect the Heater risor? JAmes: In 1976 i rode a bicyle across the USA and then came into Oaklyn Allemdia NAval Station and stayed with a friend of mine. Took me 60 days to cross the us. Left from Williamsburg VA. We came down from Sacarento inthe morning and then spent a week riding inthe SF area before heading back to Philadelphia. SF is a real neat town to visit. Are you on the SF side of the Oaklyn side of the Bay? Rich HArtung

When you did the engine rebuild did you install allnew motor and transmisson monuts? Since you probably had the originals in the car these would have dried out adn the trans rea upper and lower probably would have colapsed. That would be the first place to start> Also not sure but does you engine have a vibration dampener or harmonic balancer as part of the lower pully down near the timing mark. This also might need to be replaced since the rubber inside the unit dries out and then you also get vibrations. Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com

Don> I do not have an answer for that question, but knowin ghte judges they might take a couple of points off. Rich Hartung

Here is a real quick fix use the modern style hose clap the screw type and then clamp the choke down onto the top of the manifold. All you need to do is hold it in place so it does not move also you will need a heat gasket between the manifold and the coke. I think the rods were just brazed onto the manifold. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com

I have a drum puller that has all five holes and the hole for the mounting pin. This way I can use all 5 lug bolts to hold the unit to the drum and then get an even pull on the drum works like a charm. Rich Hartung

When we did my glass in the 39 Desoto we did not use the glass setting tape but used the black silicone instead. This also lets you adjust the vent glass to make sure it is in position inthe frame. If you are doing a full restoration and going for AACA and or POC judging then use the setting tape where is will be seen. otherwise use the silicone, just my 2 cents. There is a gentleman in NJ that sells regulators and window channels. I have been to his wharehouse and he has an extensive collection. Seach on regulatorRoy in Mulica Hill NJ. Tell him that rich HArtung with the 39 Desoto sent you. He is a great guy and has been in the business for 25 years. Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com

Mistyping it shold be Hiker not hicker a hicker is someone that has a lot of hic-ups. Rich HArtung