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  1. thrashingcows
    Just wanted to thank LuckyDevil for posting up this pic.... Turns out I neglected to install item "G". After I did this everything started working properly!! But I only have one thing to add about that picture. Everything is correct except for cup "C"...it actually goes between "D" and "E"....other then that the picture was a life saver....Thanks again!!
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    Good lord!! I thought you just had a few big cracks....you had half your wheel missing!! You have done an amazing job so far...big pat on the back and an "Atta Boy!!":D
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    Great info guys. My interior in the Desoto is 100% toast. So will be needing everything. I have subscribed to this thread to later access the info, and watch the progress of others.
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    For purchases on-line I go to this site first..... http://www.retailmenot.com/ They have coupon codes for over 65,000 on-line stores. There is always codes for JC Whitney, and RockAuto. Heck sometimes I try codes that say they have expired, and they still work!!
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    That was a fun watch...thanks for posting it up. As for the carbs...very interesting.
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    Here's the only pic I have on the computer with the column in it. If you need another pic I can shoot one tomorrow.
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    I priced out a local shop to cut the glass...it was going to over $600!! I can get a complete kit form one of the companies that specializes in the vintage flat glass for under $400. Thank you for the kind words on the body style. Yes they do seem to be rare, the 2dr sedans in a Desoto that is. That was what drew me to it. I knew I wanted a 46-48 Desoto, but was torn between the 2dr coupe and a 4dr sedan. When I saw a pic of a 2dr sedan one night while pic searching I instantly fell in love and knew that was the car I had to have.
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    Well here's the linkage on my 48 fluid drive...but other then the length of the rods everything else should be the same.
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    Can you post a pic? Helps to see it so we know what we are looking for when rummaging through our box's of misc parts....
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    That is why I abandoned my 331 Hemi plans for the Desoto....vintage Hemi's are cool...but when was the last time you were at a show and saw a hopped up flat head six?
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    Well that sucks! Is a plymouth narrower by 10 inches? And is that heal pad correct? Looks like a heal pad from a 60's car.
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    Guess it's a S-11S since I'm 61956XX.
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    As you can see in the pic I have BIG rear quarter glass. So I have the 2 piece windshield, 2 vents, 2 doors and 2 big quarter glass. Considering the 2dr sedan in the Desoto was a small number in overall production....some numbers I've seen say 3000+ total production for the combined years 46/47/48? Not a common body style.
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    I'm looking to buy new glass for my 48 Desoto 2dr sedan, but one of the glass companies asked me if my car was a S-11S or S-11C. They sent me an initial quote with only rear vent glass. I responded, with pics, showing my big rear quarter windows. So I am assuming that the S and C stand for Sedan and Coupe?
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    Hey Fred, No I didn't bother with the bench bleed. I still have to flush all the lines, rebuild the brake cylinders etc. So this is the only "New" part on the whole system. I'm using good ol' Dot 3/4.
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    And the MC and pedal assemblies reassembled... And re-installed in ol' Fernando....nicest part on the whole car right now....
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    But got everything painted and reassembled over the weekend. And I used a couple 5/8 snap rings instead of the old pinch washer. I used two per side since they grove was quite thick. Not bad, but wish they had been a bit bigger in out side diameter, but they should still work fine.
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    Sorry I didn't get back to this thread PawPaw...You should have 2 holes, one big and one very tiny. I had to use a small pin to punch through the crud in the small hole.
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    Welcome to the board...and what a beauty you got there!! Keep looking on E-bay for the headlight ring. I, and probably most here, scour the listings looking for those pieces we need, or just want for spares.
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    I've been using the parenthesis for searches for years...but never knew about the asterisk...now that IS handy.
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    I usually don't bother with the sub sections. I just run my searches through the main E-bay motors and then cruise through the results. Sometimes little gems pop up that are miss listed.
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    Looks very nice. That is some great info on the installation...I appreciate it. Never thought to attach little tabs so you could adjust and manipulate the welting....very slick!
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    Looks like a repair on the top of the rear case section?
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    Never thought of that...darn good idea!!
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    Thanks for the pics Fred....I think I can see where the cut was made to shorten the mount. I assume the bolts are just threaded into the frame? Great that you got the car from your uncle, and that it's been in the family for such a long time. Love it when there are family ties to the cars.
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