This thing has been sitting outside for too long. I decided to put it back in dry storage. It is a really fun car to drive, even with flat-spotted 50+ year old tires.
Wiring will come this summer so I can actually drive it and charge the battery instead of praying it makes it to wherever I want to go. Also, it has an extra gear in each range, electrically controlled. I need that to be hooked up.
I enjoyed this video bc I just grabbed up a 48 desoto deluxe that’s been sitting over 20 years but I’m pretty good shape. Hoping to get it running this month
Those old L head engines just absolutely bulletproof!
You are correct!
Its always a thing of beatseeing a project come to life. Excited for the progress youve made and cant wait to see more!
Wiring will come this summer so I can actually drive it and charge the battery instead of praying it makes it to wherever I want to go. Also, it has an extra gear in each range, electrically controlled. I need that to be hooked up.
Sweet ! I love this old desoto good job
Right on!
I enjoyed this video bc I just grabbed up a 48 desoto deluxe that’s been sitting over 20 years but I’m pretty good shape. Hoping to get it running this month
Take the covers off the side of the block and see if any of the valves are stuck. I wish you good luck, friend!
By the way he's using the gear shift, it must be the fluid clutch trans(M-6).
You are correct. It only has two speeds right now because the solenoids are not hooked up.
The speedometer indicates 110mph.. is that possible?
She’s a beautiful car and I hope you do a follow up on the restoration!
The engine has plenty of torque, but I am too old to even dream of going 110 in her..