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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-14 4:45 PM (#316883 - in reply to #316872)
Subject: Re: 1957 Desoto Adventurer Convertible


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d500neil - 2012-04-14 10:18 PM Raffie, what is the axle ratio that is stamped onto the 'flat' area on what would be the passenger's side of the carrier housing? You may have to scrape that area a bit, to reveal that ratio.
, ok tomorrow i will scrape  that area , i will know

 

 

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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-14 4:47 PM (#316884 - in reply to #201733)
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chrysler300c
Posted 2012-04-14 7:25 PM (#316900 - in reply to #316705)
Subject: RE: 1957 Desoto Adventurer Convertible



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roadkillontheweb
Posted 2012-04-14 7:26 PM (#316901 - in reply to #201733)
Subject: Re: 1957 Desoto Adventurer Convertible



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FIN ME
Posted 2012-04-14 8:57 PM (#316913 - in reply to #201733)
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I've lost track...is this what you still need, Raffael?

Plastic emblem insert. Number 8...

http://www.emblemagic.com/desoto.htm






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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-15 12:40 PM (#316985 - in reply to #316913)
Subject: Re: 1957 Desoto Adventurer Convertible


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FIN ME - 2012-04-15 2:57 AM I've lost track...is this what you still need, Raffael? Plastic emblem insert. Number 8... http://www.emblemagic.com/desoto.htm (O)
YES ! THIS IS CORRECT BUT IS NOT IN STOCK
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-15 12:52 PM (#316986 - in reply to #316872)
Subject: Re: 1957 Desoto Adventurer Convertible


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d500neil - 2012-04-14 10:18 PM Raffie, what is the axle ratio that is stamped onto the 'flat' area on what would be the passenger's side of the carrier housing? You may have to scrape that area a bit, to reveal that ratio.

 

i think 3.54

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FIN ME
Posted 2012-04-15 7:28 PM (#317040 - in reply to #316985)
Subject: Re: 1957 Desoto Adventurer Convertible



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raffaplymouth - 2012-04-15 12:40 PM

FIN ME - 2012-04-15 2:57 AM I've lost track...is this what you still need, Raffael? Plastic emblem insert. Number 8... http://www.emblemagic.com/desoto.htm (O)
YES ! THIS IS CORRECT BUT IS NOT IN STOCK


They will make you one if you can give them a bit of time.

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"•If the emblem is not in stock, we can back order the emblem for you. To see when the emblem will be ready, you can check our schedule here.
440-209-0792 EST., M-F
Be sure to copy and paste the part number for your order info from the number above."


(they take Paypal)





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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-17 3:22 PM (#317247 - in reply to #201733)
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-17 3:24 PM (#317248 - in reply to #201733)
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-17 3:27 PM (#317251 - in reply to #201733)
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-17 3:32 PM (#317256 - in reply to #201733)
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Posted 2012-04-17 3:34 PM (#317258 - in reply to #201733)
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Posted 2012-04-17 3:40 PM (#317261 - in reply to #201733)
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Posted 2012-04-17 3:43 PM (#317263 - in reply to #201733)
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Posted 2012-04-17 3:46 PM (#317265 - in reply to #201733)
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-17 3:59 PM (#317269 - in reply to #201733)
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d500neil
Posted 2012-04-17 7:26 PM (#317315 - in reply to #317269)
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Location: bishop, ca		Raffa, as per our PM's....the torsion bars are painted in gloss black and the brake backing plates should be
in a sort of shiny-semi-gloss black paint.

Looking good, however!!


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roadkillontheweb
Posted 2012-04-19 7:45 AM (#317483 - in reply to #201733)
Subject: RE: 1957 Desoto Adventurer Convertible



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Location: Iowa USA		I am curious to see if Howard Conkey added positraction to the rear end in 1958 when it became available? As serious as he was about speed I would think that he would have added it to get the most out of the Hemi Power. Let us know what you find when you crack open the rear end.

Did you get the 5 NOS Adventurer stainless trunk strips? I am pretty sure they went with the car and were not sold seperatly.
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ToMopar
Posted 2012-04-19 12:39 PM (#317517 - in reply to #201733)
Subject: Re: 1957 Desoto Adventurer Convertible



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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-19 2:24 PM (#317529 - in reply to #317315)
Subject: Re: 1957 Desoto Adventurer Convertible


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d500neil - 2012-04-18 1:26 AM Raffa, as per our PM's....the torsion bars are painted in gloss black and the brake backing plates should be in a sort of shiny-semi-gloss black paint. Looking good, however!!
i would need a complete list of frame detail paints ..... frame semigloss black , leaf springs naturally , lower and upper control arm naturally , all the rest in semigloss black
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-19 3:33 PM (#317546 - in reply to #317483)
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roadkillontheweb - 2012-04-19 1:45 PM I am curious to see if Howard Conkey added positraction to the rear end in 1958 when it became available? As serious as he was about speed I would think that he would have added it to get the most out of the Hemi Power. Let us know what you find when you crack open the rear end. Did you get the 5 NOS Adventurer stainless trunk strips? I am pretty sure they went with the car and were not sold seperatly.
Yes Lee !! , i have  the five moldings
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-19 3:49 PM (#317551 - in reply to #201733)
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Posted 2012-04-19 3:49 PM (#317552 - in reply to #201733)
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Posted 2012-04-19 4:01 PM (#317555 - in reply to #201733)
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Posted 2012-04-19 4:10 PM (#317560 - in reply to #201733)
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Posted 2012-04-19 4:11 PM (#317563 - in reply to #201733)
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 guys ,a lot of welding renforced ... frame is ready to paint !!

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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-19 4:18 PM (#317566 - in reply to #317483)
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roadkillontheweb - 2012-04-19 1:45 PM I am curious to see if Howard Conkey added positraction to the rear end in 1958 when it became available? As serious as he was about speed I would think that he would have added it to get the most out of the Hemi Power. Let us know what you find when you crack open the rear end. Did you get the 5 NOS Adventurer stainless trunk strips? I am pretty sure they went with the car and were not sold seperatly.
No Lee !! no posi !! i have check now ...
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-19 4:19 PM (#317567 - in reply to #317315)
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d500neil - 2012-04-18 1:26 AM Raffa, as per our PM's....the torsion bars are painted in gloss black and the brake backing plates should be in a sort of shiny-semi-gloss black paint. Looking good, however!!
ah ok gloss black only torsion bar ??  the other in semigloss
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-19 4:21 PM (#317568 - in reply to #201733)
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Location: Torino - Italy		Guys , someone know is the frame have VIN number ?? , i don't find
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springsweptwing
Posted 2012-04-19 4:46 PM (#317572 - in reply to #201733)
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roadkillontheweb
Posted 2012-04-19 6:50 PM (#317599 - in reply to #201733)
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Not sure that the passenger car would have it there but it is worth a look.
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mangodart
Posted 2012-04-20 4:36 AM (#317664 - in reply to #201733)
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-20 4:40 AM (#317665 - in reply to #317664)
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mangodart - 2012-04-20 10:36 AM Again very nice job, very impressive !!! Is the 68 Chrysler 300 the one from Mauro ??? ( he is a friend of mine )

 Yes is 68 300 from Mauro !!

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mangodart
Posted 2012-04-20 5:34 AM (#317666 - in reply to #201733)
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ToMopar
Posted 2012-04-20 6:22 AM (#317669 - in reply to #201733)
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-21 3:56 PM (#317849 - in reply to #201733)
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Location: Torino - Italy		Guys , in Usa is possible welding the Zamak ?? in italy is not possible ... is a big problem when need rechrome zamak parts with hole ...
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springsweptwing
Posted 2012-04-21 4:20 PM (#317852 - in reply to #201733)
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this is low temparature so wont melt the metal zemak (pot metal) first

http://www.muggyweld.com/?view=super1

http://www.muggyweld.com/?view=super1clip4

http://www.muggyweld.com/?view=super1clip15


other products have a higher melting point risking damaging what you are trying to repair.
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-25 1:54 PM (#318344 - in reply to #201733)
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-25 2:00 PM (#318345 - in reply to #201733)
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Strut rod , before and after !


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ToMopar
Posted 2012-04-25 3:35 PM (#318353 - in reply to #201733)
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Location: D-70199 Heslach		Are the Strut rod's selfmade ones, or do you weld on the old, and turn down the welding ?

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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-25 3:56 PM (#318355 - in reply to #318353)
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ToMopar - 2012-04-25 9:35 PM Are the Strut rod's selfmade ones, or do you weld on the old, and turn down the welding ? /ToM
Yes Tom .. I weld the old and turn down !! 
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firedome
Posted 2012-04-26 4:27 PM (#318474 - in reply to #201733)
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Location: NY & VT		Paul's Chrome and similar re-chromers can fill pits in Zamak before they plate and rechrome them, but don't know about welding, it was a zinc-based alloy potmetal that was cast, not sure how it can be welded, but I've seen similar potmetal grilles on '30s and 40s cars repaired, I suspect by melting it back together somehow.
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earleebob
Posted 2012-04-28 10:33 PM (#318805 - in reply to #318474)
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some good photos of the resto in 'part one' and 'part two' though.

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ToMopar
Posted 2012-04-29 7:42 AM (#318839 - in reply to #318805)
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-29 9:46 AM (#318856 - in reply to #201733)
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-29 9:51 AM (#318859 - in reply to #201733)
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-29 9:56 AM (#318862 - in reply to #201733)
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raffaplymouth
Posted 2012-04-29 10:00 AM (#318864 - in reply to #201733)
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Posted 2012-04-29 10:03 AM (#318867 - in reply to #201733)
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i tryed to metal paint the control arm , guys let me know if is good , left side is painted

 

 

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