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frwl
Posted 2022-03-07 12:29 PM (#620071)
Subject: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman


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Lancer Mike
Posted 2022-03-07 10:13 PM (#620091 - in reply to #620071)
Subject: RE: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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Hi, Igor:

How did you save that image as a jpeg?  All I can do is save as a website.

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Mope R. Geezer
Posted 2022-03-07 10:19 PM (#620092 - in reply to #620071)
Subject: RE: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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Right click on it, and the pop-up menu should give you the option to save as jpeg.

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56D500boy
Posted 2022-03-07 11:12 PM (#620093 - in reply to #620092)
Subject: RE: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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Mope R. Geezer - 2022-03-07 7:19 PM
Right click on it, and the pop-up menu should give you the option to save as jpeg.


Well there are two problems with that suggestion:

1. This site does NOT like .jpegs. It only likes .jpgs, if you are unloading

2. I think that Sotheby's doesn't like allowing links to their full size photos, just the small ones like this one:



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frwl
Posted 2022-03-08 2:42 AM (#620094 - in reply to #620091)
Subject: RE: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman


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Lancer Mike - 2022-03-07 10:13 PM

Hi, Igor:

How did you save that image as a jpeg?  All I can do is save as a website.




Hello Mike.
You need to move the cursor on the image, click on the full size format and then save. Same process for the each picture. Not a quick procedure.
Check your email.
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ToMopar
Posted 2022-03-08 3:09 AM (#620095 - in reply to #620071)
Subject: Re: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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frwl
Posted 2022-03-08 5:27 AM (#620096 - in reply to #620071)
Subject: RE: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman


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SCH 030 = Scheduled on November 4, 1957 approximately
SEQ 052 = 52th Firedome built that day
BDY 432 = Firedome Sportsman 2 Door Hardtop
PNT XPX = Pearl White Roof and Sweep, Holly Red Saddle
TRM 633 = Gray Vinyl and Gray Cloth
TR 3 = Torqueflite Transmission
PB2 = Power Brakes
AH 5 = Heater and Defroster
RM 2 = Roof Molding Package No. 2 – for Sportsman Hardtops (RM 1 – for Sedan and Station Wagons)
SS 1 = Rear Quarter Stone Shields
UC 1 = Undercoating and Under Hood Pad
CS 2 = Color Sweep with Contrasting Color (CS 1 – Just Single Side Molding)
BG 6 = Bumper Guards Package – Front and Rear (BG 5 – Just Front Bumper Guards used on Station Wagons)




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frwl
Posted 2022-03-08 5:43 AM (#620097 - in reply to #620071)
Subject: RE: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman


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Interesting fact:

Firedome Glamour Group #7:
Wheel Covers
Bumper Guard Package (Front and Rear Bumper Guards)
Fender Ornaments
Roof Molding Package #2

This car has equipped with Front Fender Ornaments that included in the Glamour Group No. 7;
Although the space below GG (Glamour Group) on the cowl tag is empty;
But BG 6 (Bumper Guards) and RM 2 (Roof Moldings) are present;
So, the sign on the cowl tag should be GG7, while BG and RM should be empty;
Looks like the Fender Ornaments option were added by owner later;
Originally this car has not Glamour Group from the factory…




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ToMopar
Posted 2022-03-08 6:54 AM (#620099 - in reply to #620071)
Subject: Re: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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Posted 2022-03-08 8:37 AM (#620100 - in reply to #620091)
Subject: RE: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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Lancer Mike - 2022-03-07 9:13 PM

Hi, Igor:

How did you save that image as a jpeg?  All I can do is save as a website.


If using Firefox web browser - From the top menu, choose View / Page Style / No Style




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frwl
Posted 2022-03-08 12:41 PM (#620106 - in reply to #620099)
Subject: Re: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman


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ToMopar - 2022-03-08 6:54 AM

Igor, I never seen an 57 or 58 "Fireflite" without Fender Ornament. Think thats standart on that model without any GG stamping.



There are standard on Fireflite, optional on Firedome and not available on Firesweep




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frwl
Posted 2022-03-08 12:52 PM (#620107 - in reply to #620071)
Subject: RE: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman


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I have found the picture of the 1958 Firedome equipped with Glamour Group for comparison;
It has GG 7, but no BG 6 or RM 2 in their spaces (these items included in Glamour Group);
Unfortunately there are no pictures of the car too…




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Powerflite
Posted 2022-03-08 1:58 PM (#620110 - in reply to #620071)
Subject: Re: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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Lancer Mike
Posted 2022-03-08 9:38 PM (#620118 - in reply to #620110)
Subject: Re: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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Hi, Fellas:

Thanks for all the help and advice.  Igor, I got your email.  I think it may be a browser problem on my end.  I have Chrome and Edge.  I tried both with similar results.  I may have to just download Firefox and follow Don's instructions.  

 

Mike

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Lancer Mike
Posted 2023-01-12 10:43 PM (#626908 - in reply to #620118)
Subject: Re: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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It is for sale again at Mecum Kissimmee 2023

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/desoto/firedome/2650282.html

No new images.  Bid to $42K at Sotheby's last year with no sale.

http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=77602&posts=7&highlight=1958%20desoto&highlightmode=1#M623279



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CaprockClassics
Posted 2023-01-17 10:42 PM (#627057 - in reply to #620071)
Subject: Re: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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Posted 2023-01-18 12:17 PM (#627064 - in reply to #620071)
Subject: Re: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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CaprockClassics
Posted 2023-03-14 10:34 AM (#628243 - in reply to #620071)
Subject: Re: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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22mafeja
Posted 2023-03-15 2:22 AM (#628260 - in reply to #620071)
Subject: RE: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman


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quite a shocker..how could this have been left undone..
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Posted 2023-03-15 6:01 PM (#628280 - in reply to #620110)
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Powerflite - 2022-03-08 1:58 PM

There are plenty of pictures of that car, Igor. That car is owned by Kurt, here in forwardlook land.
http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=65522



No, this car is owned by Nathan.
Please check the numbers and dial again. http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=78039&...



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Powerflite
Posted 2023-03-15 7:04 PM (#628283 - in reply to #620071)
Subject: Re: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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Posted 2023-03-18 10:34 PM (#628347 - in reply to #628283)
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Powerflite - 2023-03-15 7:04 PM

Apparently I wouldn't know my own car if it bit me in the behind. :laugh:



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Viper Guy
Posted 2023-03-22 6:47 PM (#628446 - in reply to #620071)
Subject: Re: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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ToMopar
Posted 2024-06-12 2:25 PM (#635655 - in reply to #620071)
Subject: Re: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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ronbo97
Posted 2024-06-12 10:07 PM (#635665 - in reply to #635655)
Subject: Re: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman


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Car obviously had/has ignition and brake issues. People and mechanics that have no clue end up throwing on a bunch of aftermarket electronic doo-dads, hoping that if they throw enough parts at it, the problems will go away. SMH.

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Lancer Mike
Posted 2024-06-18 7:05 PM (#635756 - in reply to #635665)
Subject: Re: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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The cold start video seems to indicate the Petronix electronic ignition and fuel pump work pretty well

https://youtu.be/XCNhTrh30TE

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Lancer Mike
Posted 2024-06-18 7:06 PM (#635757 - in reply to #635756)
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I wonder if this is the electric fuel pump switch (next to the heater control lever)?  Also, it appears that this car has a padded dash only on the passenger side.  My padded dash covers the whole dash, but it is not original.  Is this the way they came?  I thought I had seen original dash pads that covered the whole dash, but I'm not sure.  Maybe this was a variant?



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Lancer Mike
Posted 2024-06-18 7:09 PM (#635758 - in reply to #635757)
Subject: Re: 1958 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman



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With the previous posts about bumper guards and option groups in consideration, it is strange that this car has the front bumper guards only.

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