Floydflathead

Ok, got you. I'm actually close to West Richland. Unfortunately, like everything in the west, it's too expensive to live here. But great place for cars because of the desert. Lousy because of higher gas prices and large growth of population. For now at least.

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I'm in Richland, WA. Think you're in Oregon. If so, where about?

Definitely looking for those cables, so let me know. This 46 was produced by Budd Manufacturing. A metal plate came off the passenger door that says door was manufactured by Budd Manufacturing of Philadelphia. PA under 3 different patents. AllSteel. I also need any door latches that might be available, including the parts on body that the door latches too. I did finally get passenger door apart, and latch out and cleaned up, but what a mess, and the part on the body door can is broken. Got it functional enough. Driver door was stuck but finally got it open, but latch is probably worn out. I'm also looking for turn signal, and dash lights (clustered with high beam indicator). If like to set those up if I can find one. Next I'll get into the engine. My car has these round ashtrays attached to the back of the seats. They're rather useless, but interesting. I supposed they were used in club coupes and 2 door sedans that had folding seats.

They're working fine now, just need to fix the cables somehow. Wish I could find a good pair. Would love to see your 41 coupe

Ok thanks. After some choice words between myself and the car, I got the door latch out. Hard to clean up, but did my best. Will grease and see if I can replace tomorrow. I think these are installed first, then the window channels and window at the factory. I think this fell off the door. Interesting tag. I knew Budd manufacturing did manufacture some bodies for Chrysler. This specifically says door.

One thing I'm not sure was mentioned above. The electrical system is positive ground. Your positive battery terminal should connect to the ground cable or ground strap. I have a 40 Plymouth P9 business coupe, and others besides.

Do you know where I could such a value with chrome T handle? I finally got the lock cylinder out - slotted screw. It v works budge , but more pb blaster, the hammering, then got out the Mapp torch. Finally got things loose enough, I got the cylinder out. Not I can't figure out how to get luck cylinder out, so went back to service manual. Seems I need to remove screws from the lower window channel. I've found Hudsons are much easier to do these operations on.

Need some parts. Car had been sitting, probably decades now. Could not get the hood open, the pull cable was completely fused and pb blaster didn't work. Latches also almost stuck together like asphalt from old grease. Finally got it apart, but cables are broken and I need good used or NOS if anyone knows where (I know, dream on) Here's sine pictures of broken cable got one pair of latches repaired and cleaned will grease tomorrow and install. I'll see if I can rig some kind of pull wire for now. Also, doors don't work. Trying to take latch out. Can't see how to get lock cylinder loose so I can get latch out. Any help on that is appreciated.

I think it is pried off. Use plastic tool

I've just repaired one of these electric clocks for my 46 Dodge business coupe. It needs a lot of resto work yet. But I was sick of having the clock sit around. And for after it since I'm repairing kitchen clocks and grandfather clocks. Couple of questions: 1. Does anyone know where to find correct balance wheel and hairspring for clocks that need those replaced (electric and windup are different sizes) ? Also contacts for the electric clocks. 2. In this 46-48 clock, I need to know the lengths of the three wires. I know the power wire has an inline fuse. The other two wires are for light and ground. Assume ring connectors on each end. Assume light wire connects to dashlights on switch, while power for clock goes to circuit breaker on the back of light switch. Anybody have this info? Thanks!

Paint chip. To see the color, got the the next set of paintchips (page 4), card number 463 as the link suggests. http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/chipdisplay.cgi?year=1946&manuf=Chrysler&smodel=DeSoto&info=&page=3

http://www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/mopar/46dess/46dess.html

Pretty difficult to find the info. Here's what I think, you can confirm some things. Model 112 1948 S-11 Custom (a guess, model 111 would be the standard -- the VIN number would reveal which it is) Body 5 4 Dr. sedan (just a guess, don't know what your body style is for sure) Paint 314 Gem Green Sure on this Trim 909 Green Broadcloth upholstery Sure on this TR 2 3 spd transmission with Fluid Drive (a guess -- the other choice is the Tip Toe semi automatic trans. Would have a kickdown switch) Schedule 511 Not sure how to decipher. This is the production date. Could be 511th day, means very early 1948 model then. Item 3202 Not sure, maybe order number Body number 69365 Briggs built the bodies I think, so this is their number HR (empty) Not equipped with factory heater SG (empty) Probably special or Solex Glass, not so equipped on this car RD (empty) Radio, car not equipped with radio AR (empty) THis may be air conditioning, car not so equipped. Was offered on the 1942 models, probably extremely rare WW (empty) May mean wide whitewalls. Car not so equipped. Not sure about the other codes. Someone should jump in and correct the mistakes I may have made. WOuld like to know the other codes myself. This car seems to be a pretty basic one with relatively few options. Let us know what it actually has on it.