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Veteran
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Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ | Are the stainless trim bits that run along the side panels of a 57 Firesweep 2-door shared/same as other Desotos? I am looking for some trim parts but I am unsure if they are unique to the 57 firesweep 2-door. These would be the stainles strips that start at the front fenders and run to the rear of the car. Thanks! |
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Expert
Posts: 2003
Location: Branson, MO | I believe the moldings are the same as the other '57 DeSoto 2 door models except for the front fenders. The Firesweep is shorter on a Dodge chassis with the difference in length being the front clip and frame from the cowl forward. The wheelbase is 4 inches shorter too.
"It's delightful, it's delovely, it's DeSoto" |
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Veteran
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Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ | That's a big help. Thanks for the input. Shame though I am look especially for the bit on the front fender.
Anyone have any success reusing the original molding clips? Mine where mostly rusted away, and I bought some universal ones off ebay which seem to work well. |
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Expert
Posts: 2003
Location: Branson, MO | Don't use the old rusted clips. If the new ones work satisfactorily, use 'em - they won't be seen and will undoubtedly last longer and work better.
"It's delightful, it's delovely, it's DeSoto" |
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Side trim/molding for '57 Desoto Firesweep 2-Door
