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60 Imp
Posted 2018-02-12 5:27 AM (#557931)
Subject: 55 Fireflite coupe


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Lord... give me the ability to buy this 55 DeSoto.! Nice one, and good value to I think.

Steve.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-DeSoto-FIREFLYTE/222831799209?hash=ite...
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56D500boy
Posted 2018-02-12 9:59 AM (#557943 - in reply to #557931)
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60 Imp - 2018-02-12 5:27 AM
Lord... give me the ability to buy this 55 DeSoto.! Nice one, and good value to I think.
Steve.


Beautiful car. Reasonable price for the condition.

Two things wrong.:( Armrests/doorpulls are on backwards. Left is on the right/right is on the left. 5 minute fix. No problem. (And the armrest on the left needs a quick clean)





Edited by 56D500boy 2018-02-12 11:49 AM
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CaprockClassics
Posted 2018-02-12 10:08 AM (#557945 - in reply to #557931)
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Looks pretty original! Engine's been pulled and resprayed at the least, if not rebuilt. Still has the 1955-Only Power Brake Booster, tough unit to find parts for or get rebuilt properly.

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56D500boy
Posted 2018-02-12 10:21 AM (#557948 - in reply to #557945)
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CaprockClassics - 2018-02-12 10:08 AM
Looks pretty original! Engine's been pulled and resprayed at the least, if not rebuilt. Still has the 1955-Only Power Brake Booster, tough unit to find parts for or get rebuilt properly.


But the 55 booster activation linkage from the brake pedal sits so nice and high (compared to 56 and later) that is easier to replace with a modern booster, like this one on a 55 Desoto in a Mopar wrecking yard in Ontario:





REF: http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=67015&...

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57burb
Posted 2018-02-12 12:05 PM (#557953 - in reply to #557948)
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Now THAT is a gorgeous car! Love everything about it.
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60 Imp
Posted 2018-02-13 5:52 AM (#558020 - in reply to #557931)
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Goneski!
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ronbo97
Posted 2018-02-13 9:01 AM (#558022 - in reply to #558020)
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That is one nice car ! The Jamaican Bronze color is rarely seen. Odd that there is only one decorative button on the rear seat door panels. Should be two.

Regarding the one-year-only master cylinder, there are kits available to rebuild both the master cyl and the booster:

Master Cylinder Repair Kit

Power Brake Booster Repair Kit

Ron

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ronbo97
Posted 2018-02-13 9:03 AM (#558023 - in reply to #557948)
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56D500boy - 2018-02-12 10:21 AM  But the 55 booster activation linkage from the brake pedal sits so nice and high (compared to 56 and later) that is easier to replace with a modern booster, like this one on a 55 Desoto in a Mopar wrecking yard in Ontario:   

That Desoto is in a wrecking yard ??? Any more pics ? Are they parting it out ?

Ron

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56D500boy
Posted 2018-02-13 9:55 AM (#558024 - in reply to #558023)
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ronbo97 - 2018-02-13 9:03 AM

56D500boy - 2018-02-12 10:21 AM  But the 55 booster activation linkage from the brake pedal sits so nice and high (compared to 56 and later) that is easier to replace with a modern booster, like this one on a 55 Desoto in a Mopar wrecking yard in Ontario:   

That Desoto is in a wrecking yard ??? Any more pics ? Are they parting it out ?

Ron



HERE: https://nationalmoparts.com/parts-catalogue?page=shop.product_detail...

"Just arrived ! 1956 Desoto Fireflite Coronado 4 Door Sedan Parts Car. Clean California car with lots of good body parts, trim and mechanical. Nice running 291 Hemi 4 barrel. Uncommon spring special with the tri tone trim. Power brakes and steering. Tinted glass and dashboard mounted clock. Lots of goodies.Call,e mail or slide by and take a look"

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