Lancer

Thanks for the info on Vintage Ford, thats good to hear.

I have a 6 volt Rebel Wire kit i picked up for another project but was thinking of using it on the Meadowbrook. Has anyone used this same kit, and how was it to install? I have a lot of questions so was curious. My '53 Meadowbrook needs a complete rewire, which also begs the question of whether to convert to 12volt at the same time. But, getting it installed is the bigger challenge for me. I've never done this before but am not afraid to jump in.

also, who are you guys using for wiring? I'm going to need to replace the whole things so was wondering what options where out there. Thanks!

Missing a couple of knobs if any of you guys have some extra parts lying around. Need the ball for the column shifter and one of the radio knobs. I think these are the only missing parts on the car, which is amazing.

Great little cars, I just picked up a '53 MoorDoor a week ago. Similar condition. I paid $700, has some floor issues, but %100 complete with perfect glass and trim.

Dummy me wasn't looking at the door jams. After doing that its pretty clear the original color is the Seamist Green. Not to get some paint ordered up to paint the wheels. Hope I can get back to tinkering with the motor this weekend and try and make it fire up. I'm up to my eyeballs on a little 65 Buick right now I'm trying to get done and sold.

Are there any paint codes any place on these cars to get the answer for sure?

Picked up this little guy on Friday from a friend. He had it about three years but didn't do anything with it. It came from Oregon and still has the 1956 Oregon plates on it since he never put it on the road here in California. When I do I'll have to swap out the plates. Its a flathead 6 car, 3 speed on the column with overdrive. I was able to get it to turn over pretty well today and need to sort out the wiring to the dist. since my friend did some work on it and didn't know what he was doing so... I'm confident it will run and will be working through each system to see what works and what doesn't. For those experts out there, I'm trying to figure out which paint color this is. Looking at a paint chart from '53 this doesn't look like any of them. Its very blue and not so green, not mint, but not a gray either which one of them were. Any of you guys know which color this is for sure? I want to order some paint so I can paint the wheels before putting new tires on it. Assuming it runs well enough to put back on the road. You can see where its been sanded back through that yucky brushed on garbage to the original color. The plan is to clean and buff the original paint and keep the patina in tact. The car is way to straight and clean to mess with. Chrome and stainless are all there and once fully assembled will look pretty great. I'll keep posting pics of the progress. Thanks, Lance

just skimmed the pages, I'll go back and take it all in later, but great stuff. I'm picking up a '53 Meadowbrook today from a friend. A non car guy friend who's had it a couple of years. Car came from Oregon originally. Should be fun to get back on the road again. Its been sitting a long time. All OG paint etc. I'll start a thread on it soon. Mine's also a moordoor. Love the Boxer pics, we have one too. Great dogs.

Cool, I'm bringing home a '53 Meadowbrook today.

Thanks Norm! I guess I could always ask my local machine shop, I am sure they would know as they have built many of these motors. Lance

Okay, so does anyone know if my 53 Desoto V8 Hemi have hardened seats? Thanks. Lance

So, would my 53 Desoto Hemi have hardened seats? Anyone know? Thanks.

Just bought one of those kits a couple weeks ago. Nice kit, should be putting it in soon. Lance

Sorry not used to this set up. On the other forum I frequent is shows that info under your name/avatar. I am in Central California, Modesto. Thanks, Lance

Hello everyone, I am new here, this is my first post, whoo hooo. I am needing a replacement front window since I recently broke mine. I have been checking around only to have been told that they never reproduced these. The Desoto website I belong to said that the 53-54 Desoto and the Chrysler Newport, also the 2dr Hardtop are all the same window. I have also been told the four door cars will not work so that makes it even more difficult. I can't seem to find one and could use some help. If anyone knows who may carry these, please let me know. I have a couple of leads now for two NOS windows but nothing concrete yet. Thanks, Lance