1950 Desoto

[Bamamav]

Getting about time to plug in that “Happy Days” 8 track and go cruzin ! [ddd[ddd[ddd

 

[Old Iron]

It's such a cool ole car

 

[falconvan]

Thanks! Hopefully I can get a driveshaft made next week and see how she drives.

 

[Burgerman]

Like everything about it Falcon.

 

[falconvan]

Thanks! I really should have this done in a week or so barring any unforeseen issues. I dropped the parts for the driveshaft off at the driveshaft shop and it will be done Wednesday. The rear leaf springs had some broken leafs so I swapped in a pair I had left over from a 47 Plymouth this morning. About all that’s left after that is bleed the brakes, put on the hood, and install the heater box and a radio. I like the ones that go quick and don’t rape your bank account.

 

[Sniper1]

Nice work, good to see these old rides still rolling.

 

[falconvan]

Well, first test drive had an issue; ended up pulling the trans back out and ordering an input shaft bearing. It was howling pretty good.
While I’m waiting on a couple of transmission parts I decided to make some sill plates since I didn’t have any. Just used some 1/8” steel plate and some leftover rubber mat. Just cut the plate, drilled a few holes and glued the mat on with some headliner adhesive.

 

[Torchie]

Bummer about the bearing but the sill
Plates look good
If you come across any windshield trim parts for one of these please let me know.
I believe it to be the same as my Dodge. I need all of the outside stainless as well as the inside garnish molding.
Torchie

 

[joedoh]

isnt it always SOMETHING? bummer about the bearing


looking good!

 

[falconvan]

Got the trans back in last night and took it for a test drive today. After some adjustment on the clutch and back brakes it really goes down the road nice. The last thing I had to do was get the wipers going and I did that today. She’s ready for a bath,*safety inspection, and lots of cruise time!

 

[soltz]

Yah [cl

 

[falconvan]

Thanks! I had to go by the boneyard to pick up a part for my brother’s car today and I noticed that the van I got the seat from that I used for the front was still there. I went ahead and got another one to use for the back. I’ll have to build a mount for it but it’s the perfect width and it’ll be nice to have matching seats.

 

[soltz]

That's great that it worked out. Some times things a meant to happen. [cl