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Hello All, I own a 1948 DeSoto S-11 Custom Club Coupe. I purchased it in September 2020, it is my first project car & first pre model year 2000 car I've ever owned! Now is a good time to say I'm probably one of the youngest members on here (22-years old), but have a great respect for...
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Hello, My name is Alex and I'm picking up a 1951 DeSoto Custom locally for about $500 bucks. Its a complete car in fair drivable condition. The interior is in decent shape and the glass and body are straight/good condition. I absolutely LOVE it! I will probably be posting here in regards t...
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A fellow has a beautiful 1938 DeSoto S5 business coupe, but is lacking some interior & trim parts. For the most, he'd need to find the glove box door and the lock - see attached ref.pic. Anyone who could help him out, please? Thanks, Uncle-Pekka
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Greetings! I recently bought a 1937 Desoto rumble seat coupe, looks mostly complete but the engine is seized and in pieces so I would like to find a bolt in replacement engine for now. I found a 1951 Desoto engine with a S15 stamp on the block. Would this engine be a bolt in replacement for my 1937...
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I have a 1949 Desoto custom. She's got transmission problems. As in it won't stay in 2nd gear. It has the fluid drive tip toe trans. It starts out fine . shifts into second and go's for a while then pops out of gear with a loud clunk. I have taken it into a shop and it looks like the pump is bad an...
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I’ve got a 1950 desoto that I just got home and it does run, but as soon as you connect the negative battery cable to the battery (cable running to solenoid) the starter is spinning, I can crank the motor over this way if I push the lever for the bendix in and out to engage the teeth to the flywheel...
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Hello, Im pretty dam certain at least, I have a fluid drive car. Theres sort of a brake drum looking thing that threads to the transmission input shaft. Id like to put everything back together. The transmission is together but its all neen took out. I also am gonna need a flywheel and a...
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What does the Stamp Number S15 33157 refer to?
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It's a 1950 DeSoto sportsman coupe there were only 4600 were made, it makes it the very first year of the official hardtop for Chrysler it has a 237 Flathead six with a fluid drive trans
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Hey all! Just found this forum and thought it’d be a fantastic place to gain some knowledge and see some cool cars... Just got my first old Mopar...a 1941 DeSoto S-8 2-door sedan. I’ve always loved the 1939-1942 Mopar stuff, and was like excited to snag this amazing project. Now that I’m home f...
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Now, I'm relatively new to pre 60s mopars. From what I can read from "anonymous" sources (like Wiki and Allpar) they made the DeSoto Suburban until 54. From 52 to 54 I haven't seen any ads or the like for Suburbans, only 8 passenger sedans. The same wheel base (I think) but doesn't have the pass thr...
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Hi, You've probably been asked this question many times already, but here goes :- Will a DeSoto 'Spitfire' flathead (out of a 1950 D/Soto) fit directly on to the mounts of a 230 Dodge Wayfarer or would there be some fabrication needed. I am aware that the D/Soto motor is 2 inches longer,- just wonde...
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ETA: this will be my build thread for my 1951 DeSoto....join along for the ride. Hey everyone, I have a couple questions regarding my 51 DeSoto. 1.) Rust Repair: I have been slowly disassembling this car for a little over a week now and i have been discovering all sorts...
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Hello everyone, Last August I bought a 1951 DeSoto Custom on a whim. I knew absolutely nothing about this car and when I saw it's condition sitting on the side of the road I knew I wanted it. It's basically a solid car with a few issues here and there. I'm rebuilding it slowly and at...
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I've decided to put a 318 V8 & automatic transmission in my '47' Desoto. Just wondering if anyone else has done this? Or if they have any pictures or advice. I've posted a few pics of my cars & the progress I've made. I am using the original Desoto frame with home made mounts, I also plan to use the...
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Hi Everyone, long time no post! I have a 1951 DeSoto Custom (S15) with a 250.5 L6 and a two range Fluid drive transmission. Currently the issue I'm having is that when driving the car, when its cold there are no problems, but as it heats up I start to notice a squeaking coming out of what so...
