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I own a '55 Imperial Newport coupe with Novi aftermarket AC. '55 was the last year of 6 volt electronics at Chrysler Corp. Yes, ducts up out of...
Just throwing a bump on this OLD thread out of curiousity if anyone is still "Hudsoning" in HAMB-land. Actually own 1 Hudson once again. A '35...
Not mine. https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/7564419219.html
Can't leave the page without asking if anyone has an update on the whereabouts of Chuck Purcell or his "Black Beauty" '54 Hudson Hornet coupe drag...
Just lurking and planning my '50. New Mexico car originally Maroon but the desert sun burned it almost totally away. Mopar primer mostly...
Andy, Time to post a thread regarding the Deuce Reunion returning to Kerrville this fall, eh?
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Further progress on the Spohn Palos restoration. It receives a '55 DeSoto 291 Hemi.
This is in my barn. "'40-ized" headlights, tails, trunk lid. '39 Deluxe grille. 350/350. Would sell. PM me.
Coilover --- sent you a PM. Thanks.
Yeeeeeeeeee Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Of the numerous pictures under the hoods of various Kiekhaefer race cars, there is an assortment of air cleaners shown. I wouldn't rely on a...
Chrysler always referred to them as "delta" air filters. "Batwing" being a General Motors term.
That had to be a huge blessing you delivered in that "last ride" sir. Good on ya.
The '55-56 convertible trunk hinges my car needs could also come from a Diplomat or Kingsway or Mayfair export versions if that jogs anyone about...
[ATTACH] Sheet metal work progress on the Spohn Palos. The Stude bullet in the "jet pod" is just a mockup for now.
Don't know much history of the car other than it had been rear ended some time with the trunk punched in. The hinges, especially the left hinge,...
Still looking for trunk hinges for my '56 Dodge convertible. Thanks.
I was thinking and hoping the hardtop hinges could be modified but they are very VERY different. But thanks for the thought. I've been to...
Anyone know of a '55 or 56 Plymouth or Dodge CONVERTIBLE parts car on the planet? I need trunk hinges. Must be from a convertible. DeSoto...
I buy blocks from Speedway because they offer 1/2" increments to get the stance "just right".
Basically, the hardtop (no B pillar) cars, meaning the s door hardtop, new-for-56 4 door hardtop, and the convertible all use the same (shorter)...
There were both 4.5" wide original wheels on the 6 cyl cars up to 5.5" wide on convertibles and wagons.. 5" standard and likely what you have....
Yes, Could be Brewster's.
Factory race cars do not get undercoated. Not even in the wheel wells..
The restored '32 Essex-Terraplane phaeton in Texas
The 1940 Ford based Spohn Palos, completed by Spohn in 1952 is undergoing thorough rebuild at Manns Restoration in Missouri. Total teardown,...
If you see a different price than the $45K, where do you see it? And what is the new price?
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