Dan Hiebert Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 21 minutes ago, Sniper said: I do have a question, with all that chrome and shiny bits on the dash, how do you keep the sunlight from glaring in your eyes? Outside sunvisor. We didn't have one on our D24 for the first year we had it. Drove it all around El Paso and had the same problem as you mention - multiplied by all that chrome and a painted dash. Found a Fulton sunshield on a junk P15 on a ranch in Hudspeth County - problem solved. Keeps the interior a tad cooler, too. The sun isn't such an issue now that we're up north, and the sunshield is a bit of an anomaly in these parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 On 4/13/2022 at 7:34 AM, Dan Hiebert said: Hudspeth County Well, I am surprised you found any people, much less a P15, in Hudspeth county, at one time it was the least populated county in all 50 states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted April 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 Sniper, I still haven't been o. The road enough to notice. It is shinny ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hiebert Posted April 17, 2022 Report Share Posted April 17, 2022 (edited) On 4/15/2022 at 6:29 PM, Sniper said: Well, I am surprised you found any people, much less a P15, in Hudspeth county, at one time it was the least populated county in all 50 states. Can confirm. I found a lot of "stuff" in the willywags of Hudspeth County - probably because there aren't a lot of people there. Got the cowl beltline trim for our D24 off a derelict one out there, too. Loving County had taken over the "least populated" title by the time we left the southwest in 2003. Just checked - Loving County is still the least populated county in the U.S. Edited April 17, 2022 by Dan Hiebert More info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted November 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 Home from the Upholstery shop. Very please with the workmanship. Now back to assembly. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidevalvepete Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 Complements the exterior color scheme nicely Clay. Very 1940s I say. You will certainly enjoy adding the trim bits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted November 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 More Bits today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted November 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 Rear Ash "Receivers" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 quality workmanship. I noticed how the upholster also lined up the stripes onthe panel with the stripes on the arm rests. This shows that the person does quality work. I like what you have done. Rich Hartung 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted November 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2022 Rich When I noticed that I was blown away. Excellent attention to detail. Very pleased ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted November 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2022 Another good day in the garage. 75 degrees in Connecticut today. Trunk panel and rear seat back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted November 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 More assembly today. Dome light and switch. Rear 1/4 window garnishes. Also assist straps. Not standard on the club coupe, but I found these NOS at Hershey a few years ago. Then the chrome screw cover buttons at a vendor. Hardest was two tiny clips the sit under the screw head and hold the button in place. Mike at Obsolete ( old Mitchell's ) found them on a junker in his yard. Anyway, I love the look. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted November 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 Finished center floor panel and noise insulation. Looks like I'll get great radio reception ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted November 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 Trial and error, but seat brackets are in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Baily Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 Hello , Althought the pattern is not stock, it looks period and the workmanship looks excellent! I like it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted November 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 Front seat. One man job ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcDeSoto Posted November 18, 2022 Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 What does an upholstery job like this cost? I'm going to have my 48 DeSoto business coupe done soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 Hi Marc! The door cards and rear 1/4 panels. Visors and arm rests. $1,450. I supplied the fabric. Fabric was purchased several years ago and I forget the cost. Seats: seats I had done 10 years ago . Over $4,000. Should have shopped that around but rookie mistake. They're beautiful but $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MarcDeSoto Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 You did not pay too much. That's less than the going prices I've heard of in Calif. Maybe I will pay less because my 3 window coupe only has one seat? Another thing is there aren't many upholstery shops around anymore. I was talking to a guy in his 80s who was retired, but still did work on the side. I really appreciate your detailed photo journal of your progress on this car, which is so similar to my 48 DeSoto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted November 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 That's good to hear glad I did it then 10 years ago and wrapped them up. I will say Marc, that it took 7 months for this shop to take my work. The only other long time shop with a great reputation didn't want to work at all. Neither had done this type of work in years. However he had lots of fun doing it and it shows in the work manship. Side note: the guy that did the seats for me 10 years ago I saw on chasing classic cars with Wayne Carini. he works in Connecticut at his shop now. An English fellow ,I forgot his name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 Clay: i am so jealous of your car. I know it has taken you a long time to get it put back together but the wait has been worth the time. May be one day i will get the 39 Desoto done. Right now we will be starting a total kitchen remodel and will be gutting the entire kitchen. I got the car 35 years ago so now its time for the wife to get her dream come true. She has been patiently waiting. Still picking out some new table and lights but the really hard work was done just trying to pickout the style of cabinets. Have a Happy Turkey Day and go out a admire your car. You long time Miller Tool buddy. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted November 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 Thank you Rich, Same here . New kitchen this year . Wife happy. Loooong project, but just kept at it. Lots of help here and local contacts made all the difference. Still more to go. Tweaking some leaks in the heater plumbing now. Then seat belts next. Damn cold in the garage now ! Happy Thanksgiving all ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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