Andy Molyneux

Hi Robin. Thanks for the interest in my Desoto. Just to answer a few questions on the car. Yes it can be repaired and all the parts would have to be shipped from the USA as the car is one of only two 1949s reported in the UK. The engine has moved forward about 6 inches with all the mounts showing cracks. The frame is also twisted but not that bad. I had a quick look on the internet and have found most of the parts needed to put it back on the road, so that's good news. I have had a call today from the insurance company and have told them I would like the chance to save the car from being crushed. But if they pay me the agreed value that the car is insured for, they would want back £2500 for the car. Which is the best part of $4200 which we all know is crazy. So with purchasing the parts then paying the import duty and postage fees the cost is getting out of control and I havent even started to think about the cost of the body shop to paint and pull it straight. I was hoping I could buy the car as scrap value which would give me half a chance. Until the insurance company pay out the car is being held in storage at Brentwood Classic Workshops and will then be picked up and taken for auction. So it may pay me to bid on my own car as it will go for a lot less than the price they want. Thanks again for everybodys interest, and will keep you posted. from Andy Molyneux

Thanks for the info. It would be a dream to get rid of the 6 volt problem. All the best from Andy

Hi Ozzie. Nice to see your pics of your desoto. I have owned a 49 Desoto for over 10 years over here in the UK. If you send me your email address I will try and send you a wiring diagram that I spent hours recreating with some sort of colour code which you can print out. My car has the late 49 S13 interior (Custom). I have had many problems over the years mainly with the tip toe gearbox and with the car being 6 volt. If it wasn't for the solenoid on the transmission I would have changed to 12 volt years ago. The car is in the work shop this week having a new fuel pump and tune up ready for the new season. A good place for you to get parts would be www.oldmoparts.com or Kanter autos. Please find attached some photos. All the best from Andy

Hi. Can any body help out. Just about to fit a new oil seal on the Timing Chain case, on my 49 Desoto. It looks like the engine mount is directly in the way so can this be carried out with the engine still in place?. And any idea on the size of the socket I will need to undo the crank nut.

Can any one help? I'm replacing the windshield on my 1949 S13 Desoto, and sent for a new rubber seal. I thought it would be straight forward until I came to refit the screen. This is the first time I have attempted something like this and had to cut the old one out from inside the car, so not much left of the old rubber to compare with the new one. I have the chrome trim model and know how that is fitted to the rubber. But there is no insert for the glass to slot in. The only channel on the rubber is for fitting it to the body. I am now wondering if I have the right rubber seal.

Can any one help? I'm replacing the windshield on my 1949 S13 Desoto, and sent for a new rubber seal. I thought it would be straight forward until I came to refit the screen. This is the first time I have attempted something like this and had to cut the old one out from inside the car, so not much left of the old rubber to compare with the new one. I have the chrome trim model and know how that is fitted to the rubber. But there is no insert for the glass to slot in. The only channel on the rubber is for fitting it to the body. I am now wondering if I have the right rubber seal.