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Beltran |
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Expert Posts: 1730 Location: Michigan | Oh crud... you couldn't just let me believe could you... | ||
earleebob |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1120 Location: Brisbane, Australia | one of the few items still missing on my 57 Flite is an original JACK I have scoured eBay without success. If anyone can help please let me know or perhaps if one of the vendors reads this who have one could they please PM me? cheers Earleebob Edited by earleebob 2014-07-29 10:20 PM (jack.JPG) Attachments ---------------- jack.JPG (71KB - 460 downloads) | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9604 Location: So. Cal | I can understand why you would want to get an original jack for an original car; but your car is not original so why would you want one? They are quite useless because they will destroy a show car if you actually used it. For roadside emergencies, it would be better to get a small jack out of an 80's car and hide it under the spare tire. | ||
ttotired |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 8443 Location: Perth Australia | He needs it because it supposed to be there I am the same, at some stage, I need to see if I can get a jack for my 2 cars, will most likely never use them, but they need to be there anyway Bit like the ashtray, I will never use it (and I do smoke) Edited by ttotired 2014-07-31 3:59 PM | ||
earleebob |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1120 Location: Brisbane, Australia | ttotired - 2014-08-01 5:57 AM He needs it because it supposed to be there I am the same, at some stage, I need to see if I can get a jack for my 2 cars, will most likely never use them, but they need to be there anyway Bit like the ashtray, I will never use it (and I do smoke) We'll put Mick And I do take your point 'POWERFLITE' but.... In car shows as you know points are allotted for various items Fire extinguishers Tool kit Wheel brace, jack, etc So it is to be a 'prop' OK then .... Who's got a spare .. JACK that is?????? Edited by earleebob 2014-07-31 4:44 PM | ||
ToMopar |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1153 Location: D-70199 Heslach | I found some pictures of Bob's RH-Flite & Kruzir at Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mitch_hemming/14131324602/in/photostre... | ||
Beltran |
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Expert Posts: 1730 Location: Michigan | I still drool | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9604 Location: So. Cal | Bob, could you tell me what was involved to make your custom air cleaners? How did you do it? I like that you have modified them to flow more air than stock. | ||
VAN HELSING |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 982 Location: Upper Hunter NSW Australia | ...... That car of Bobs is one of the nicest looking ones I've ever seen,absolutely love it !! Bob, Are the jacks for the Desotos any different to the Ply/Dodge/Chrysler ones. If so, they do pop up on evilbay from time to time in various conditions if that helps you. I got my jack for my 59 Dodge from evilbay. ....... | ||
The Adventurer |
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Elite Veteran,, James Passed away March 2021, He will be Missed Posts: 1028 Location: Melbourne, Australia | Bob did me a great favour , and by chance when he was here he mentioned the jack , so I gave him the jack out of my other Desoto , so he is ok for one now . Annoyingly my spare Desoto had this big triangular jack monstrosity in the trunk , so I threw it out . Turns out it was a rare accessory jack . I was most annoyed to find this out ! | ||
imopar380 |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 7205 Location: Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island, Canada | Incredibly nice. Can I ask what the bulge in the carpet is, below what appears to be the dimmer switch? | ||
FIN ME |
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Expert Posts: 2788 Location: USA - KY | Thank you for posting those great photos - I never get tired of looking at that car. | ||
Beltran |
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Expert Posts: 1730 Location: Michigan | Ian if you go back to page five you will see the reason. I think Bob wanted the switch inside the car instead of having it hanging off the undercarriage and routing wiring back in. I know he has the aircleaner build photo's somewhere in the history as well. Just page back until you find it. | ||
earleebob |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1120 Location: Brisbane, Australia | FIN ME - 2015-03-01 11:40 PM Thank you for posting those great photos - I never get tired of looking at that car. :) here is a shot of the bulge it in fact a foot rest! (under dash switch console 2 lo res[1].JPG) Attachments ---------------- under dash switch console 2 lo res[1].JPG (111KB - 487 downloads) | ||
earleebob |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1120 Location: Brisbane, Australia | imopar380 - 2015-03-01 1:32 AM Incredibly nice. Can I ask what the bulge in the carpet is, below what appears to be the dimmer switch? there are some more photos of the FOOT REST on page 5 of this blog. foot rests are a great driving tool! they have a stabilizing effect when hard braking is necessary and act as a subconscious brain orientation device on automatics to locate the brake pedal rather than the accelerator if the right foot was on the floor rather than the pedal | ||
jimntempe |
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Expert Posts: 2312 Location: Arizona | Was that footrest/dimmer holder a factory deal on those RHD cars? | ||
earleebob |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1120 Location: Brisbane, Australia | jimntempe - 2015-03-07 10:51 AM Was that footrest/dimmer holder a factory deal on those RHD cars? Fair question Jim, but to the best of my knowledge there were NO right hand drive Desoto cars for Australia in 1957 or '58. however there were some pretty terrible L to R conversions (as it was illegal then to drive a LHD car on Australian roads. One I remember incorporated two bike chains and pedal gears running between the old steering shaft and the RHD column and steering wheel under the dash!.... must have been a pig to drive. So- no the foot rest and dimmer switch combo was my modification as was the RHD thanks Bob | ||
earleebob |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1120 Location: Brisbane, Australia | The Adventurer - 2015-02-28 10:11 PM Bob did me a great favour , and by chance when he was here he mentioned the jack , so I gave him the jack out of my other Desoto , so he is ok for one now . Annoyingly my spare Desoto had this big triangular jack monstrosity in the trunk , so I threw it out . Turns out it was a rare accessory jack . I was most annoyed to find this out ! Yes thanks again James, it was great to meet you and check out your Chrysler fleet. The jack is now on the path to restoration along the lines you suggested. another new friend thanks to the Family of Fins BTW James does some great seat belt rebuilds with correct web&stitch but mainly for Aussie Fords (I think) | ||
earleebob |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1120 Location: Brisbane, Australia | Finally something to crow about The cruise (warm) laps were a blast at the All American Day last weekend! The old girl picked up her skirt and hauled arse down the Lakeside straight and wasn't too shabby under brakes or round the bends. The thunderous sound of a 392 Hemi with its 2 X 4BBL carbs fully open, wailing its way towards 7000 RPM as it approached the ‘chase’ was something to behold! (TOP MOPAR HEMI 57.jpg) (LOOMING IN THE MIRRORS.jpg) (SIZING UP THE CORNER.JPG) (THE SHOW AND SHINE.jpg) (IN FULL FLYTE.jpg) Attachments ---------------- TOP MOPAR HEMI 57.jpg (318KB - 491 downloads) LOOMING IN THE MIRRORS.jpg (121KB - 452 downloads) SIZING UP THE CORNER.JPG (239KB - 469 downloads) THE SHOW AND SHINE.jpg (362KB - 445 downloads) IN FULL FLYTE.jpg (107KB - 447 downloads) | ||
Beltran |
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Expert Posts: 1730 Location: Michigan | Sweet Bob! So how did she do? How fast were you able to go? Anyone take video? | ||
earleebob |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1120 Location: Brisbane, Australia | Mark, it was exhilarating, I was having so much fun I didn't think about video but I have put the word out in case someone captured the red flash. I did glance down at the dash and at the end of the straight the speedo was off the dial. Based on other cars I have driven there it was probably 150 to 160 KPH before I buttoned off for the left hand sweeper. The opportunity will come up again but next time we will be better prepared. I honestly didn't think it would be as impressive as it was and to win the show and Shine was the icing on the cake! | ||
ToMopar |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1153 Location: D-70199 Heslach | Bob its good to know, that you have some fun with the FLYTE | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9604 Location: So. Cal | If you would like to improve your handling around the curves, try out a set of the hot heads aluminum heads. That large weight reduction high up on the motor makes a nice difference. It will also improve your power output because of the better designed ports. If you ask him, he may make you a set without the Hot Heads logo on them. | ||
Polybun |
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Temporarily suspended to cool off Posts: 316 | I love it when someone properly thrashes a desoto! That must have been a hell of a show, and probably shocked more than a few people with her turn of speed. | ||
FIN ME |
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Expert Posts: 2788 Location: USA - KY | Looks like SOOOOOOO much fun, Bob! Congratulations! | ||
ttotired |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 8443 Location: Perth Australia | Good to see you on here again Bob (car looks awesome) | ||
earleebob |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1120 Location: Brisbane, Australia | thanks Mick and Rosy I love it so much I have been taking people for joy rides all last week | ||
earleebob |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1120 Location: Brisbane, Australia | nothing like a big telephoto shot of the red flash coming into the straight thanks Kerry for the photo (Kerry Lakeside 2015.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Kerry Lakeside 2015.jpg (73KB - 437 downloads) | ||
wizard |
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Board Moderator & Exner Expert 10K+ Posts: 13042 Location: Southern Sweden - Sturkö island | That's a supercool shot of an Amazing car!! | ||
earleebob |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1120 Location: Brisbane, Australia | a day at the drags in the Desoto (waiting for the signal.jpg) Attachments ---------------- waiting for the signal.jpg (284KB - 449 downloads) | ||
Ray Bell |
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Expert Posts: 2473 Location: Dalveen, Queensland, Australia | I'm guessing that your opponent there would have been quicker if you'd put his car into your boot (trunk)? | ||
earleebob |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1120 Location: Brisbane, Australia | Hi Ray 14.02 sec on street tyres and 3.25 gears was OK for an aircraft carrier There was lots of interest in the car! | ||
earleebob |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1120 Location: Brisbane, Australia | while I was at the drags a guy came up to me and asked if I had seen the 3 seconds of footage of the cruise at the All American Thanksgiving day at Lakeside Park last year https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG9kJyAFYj0 don't blink or you'll miss it!!!!!!!!!! | ||
earleebob |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1120 Location: Brisbane, Australia | Gee I'm on a roll here is another youtube grab https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMWrcvnYPI0 some more of the Desoto mid way through clip if you are interested | ||
Beltran |
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Expert Posts: 1730 Location: Michigan | Sounds really good Bob. Got to see you running the laps too if you watch long enough. | ||
earleebob |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1120 Location: Brisbane, Australia | at last some footage of the Desoto Flite at the 2016 Nostalgia Drags http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPd8cACGwfg&sns=em | ||
60 Imp |
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Location: North Australia | Hey Bob, that old tub goes pretty good. You done a great job, that is a car to be proud of. I hope to see it one day. Steve | ||
ToMopar |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1153 Location: D-70199 Heslach | Its great to see your Flite flying on the strip | ||
coupeman |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 390 Location: Brisbane | Its a great car. Ive had the priveledge of working on this car and the workmanship is incredible | ||
Ray Bell |
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Expert Posts: 2473 Location: Dalveen, Queensland, Australia | A real shame Bob doesn't post more often... A great guy, fascinating level of enthusiasm. | ||
earleebob |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1120 Location: Brisbane, Australia | Hi all I had some trouble recovering this thread but thanks to coupeman I see that it is still intact My wife and I take the red Flyte out quite often on a Sunday and cruise (terrorise the locals) on the Wynnum Esplanade before we stop for breakfast along the waterfront. The car always attracts quite a few admiring glances and phone photographers! As Coupeman will attest the fleet has grown since my last post and I have also been doing a lot more circuit racing with my 911 turbo S and my BMW M3 R around arguably one of the best tracks in the world - Bathurst ( no place for the red aircraft carrier)! Yesterday I added to the fleet (a birthday present to myself) a 2nd hand Mercedes Benz C63 Black Series (a beast with 557HP) (I figure I'm old enough to finally have a Merc having turned 70 last month) which I am going to campaign at Targa Tasmania another great event in my calendar . Bob | ||
Ray Bell |
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Expert Posts: 2473 Location: Dalveen, Queensland, Australia | There you go... More enthusiasm than ever! Watch your step on the Targa, Bob, it's not a playground for the carefree. | ||
ttotired |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 8443 Location: Perth Australia | Good to hear from you Bob, thought you fell off the planet | ||
Beltran |
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Expert Posts: 1730 Location: Michigan | BOB! Glad to know your still kickin about. You need to post some photo's here or on the FB page for Forwardlook. I know the wife has the ipad and it's probably easier to throw something at us there while your tooling around. | ||
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