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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Cliffy, Oct 12, 2005.


  1. What the heck does this have to do with this post?


    *****OOPS! I took a quick glance, thought it was a Ford :( Sorry*******
     
  2. MacTexas
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    It looks like a 41 Desoto to me???? Is this thread "Let's see some Desotos"
     
  3. Hyfire
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    Perhaps you should say "here is my ALMOST all original Fireflite"???:D
     
  4. Goozgaz
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    What kind of Desoto did MrC drive on Happy Days?
     
  5. He drove something like a 48 Suburban with the roof rack. I think it was tan and brown two-tone with jump seats.
     
  6. 1948 Desoto Custom Suburban black, license plate F-3680

    Gotta love Google;)
     
  7. Ha! I did it from memory!
     
  8. Automotive Stud
    Joined: Sep 26, 2004
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    Saw that fulie in a mag, SWEET!
     
  9. Gr8ballsofir
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    Yea, I suppose... I did rebuild the motor!!:D
     
  10. radical56chevy
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    what do you mean? this is a post for let's see some desoto's right?
    YOU started this thread if you wanted a certain year and model maybe you should have posted that in the title.and yes it is a 41 desoto. so what's the problem?
     

  11. Yeah, my bad, I did a quick glance, thought it was a ford. Sorry!!

    I did pick myself up a 55 Fireflite Coronado last week. Factory 4bbl car with overdrive and a MINT grille!!
     
  12. Kurt
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    God I want this car!!! Its soooo sweet just begging for a custom job.
     
  13. my 55 waGON. friend's 58
     

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  14. jimi'shemi291
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    GotGas is absolutely right! The '57 DeS Fireflite & Adventurer are the epitomy of the finned era of U.S. automobilia AND of Exner's most artful work. This knocked GM and Ford on their ears for a few years!
     
  15. MyDeSoto
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    To past, one present.

    Left to right:


    My old '61 DeSoto. built on the last day of production, and presumably number 6 from the end of the line. She lives in West Virginia now with an AWESOME caretaker.

    The '57. She's off in Sweden now, oddly enough with a fella that makes reproduction parts for these cars.

    The '58. What can I saw, she was free, but with the promise I would NOT part her out. Not a chance of that, especially with how well she runs! Slowly getting her in shape to do some cruising!

    ~MyDeSoto~
     

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  16. Silhouettes 57
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    Here's an old picture that might fill the bill for your DeSoto request.
    '55 DeSoto.
     

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  17. FredK
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    Desotos keep finding me like lost puppy's. I got to stop bringing them home. :)
     

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  18. bonez
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    Agreed, this year De Sotos are tits, what is? a 54? I'd keep it as is actually, they just need to be dropped and then good for miles of driving, at least IMHO.Anymore o'this???
     
  19. chitbox dodge
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    indeed, it has the perfect stance.
     
  20. moparjack44
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    392 HEMI
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    Not for sale, but CAN be bought :).
    Jackie
     
  21. What a story. I miss Desoto's. They were cool cars.
     
  22. VonDust
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    [​IMG]

    Well, here's your custom job :D
    The picture of it in red/white was probably about 3 years ago, and here it is at the Indy Motorama last Febuary. '56 Olds headlights, '56 Packard tails, Floating grill, removed bumper guards and a 3" Chop. Stock Hemi backed by a 5-speed manual. I've had this car going on 6 years since I was 15 years old and drive it mostly everyday.
     
  23. VonDust
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    [​IMG]

    Here's a pic of the rear right before I chopped it. This is at the Newport HillClimb back in October, I was racing it up the hill.
     
  24. Gotgas
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    Every change you made is great. I always thought the '55-56 Mopars were some of the best looking '50s cars. The chop looks AWESOME. Still 291 powered?
     
  25. moparjack44
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    Beautiful car..
    Jackie
     

  26. Nice pictures,

    Now drive it back to work!!! it is past your lunch hour....

    Dad
     
  27. 53sled
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    Any left over parts from that, you can send my way.
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