Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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It seems that DeSoto is becoming kind of a lost Mopar. You hardly ever hear of them anymore.
On the U-Haul, they actually had a 57 DeSoto listed in their computer, and the trailer was approved to haul it. I did measure the length of the rails and inspect the tires, top off the pressure, and torque the lug nuts before I hit the road.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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Rino, Yes on the 345 cubic inch, 345 horsepower. The Chevy boys talk like they had a monopoly on the one horsepower per cubic inch thing with their fuel injected 283 in 1957.
I'm with you guys on the color, 100%. I love it! I had pursued a gold two-door hardtop with black trim and was following this convertible that was gold with black trim. I'm glad I didn't get one of them because the colors don't do it for me like this one does.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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Damn, way to start off with the '50s ! You don't screw around, do ya ? Looks gorgeous, and the McCandless clan knows them inside out - for that matter, maybe even that specific car. Topside, I'm too doggone old too screw around. And many painful, missed opportunities over the years have taught me to strike while the iron is hot. The awesome collection of forward look cars that the McCandless is have definitely comes to mind.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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06/23/21 03:37 AM
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11 hours? That's a short drive. I approve this machine. Nice to see appreciation for these cars. The '59's though................
Mo' Farts
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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FOUND THEM! April 26, 2013 RM Auction of Don Davis collection.
'68 Fury Convertible '69 300 Convertible '15 Durango 5.7 Hemi '16 300 S Hemi
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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Sweet looking car, enjoy!!
Thank you Kiddart
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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That's a great looking car Joel! Gonna let Jeff drive it? I've only driven one of Joel's collector cars, (out of necessity) and that is fine by me. Joel trusts me with his cars, more than I trust me, with his cars.
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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You can drive mine again anytime you want! Thanks, but every time I drive someone else's car, it reminds me, I don't like the added stress.
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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You can drive mine again anytime you want! Thanks, but every time I drive someone else's car, it reminds me, I don't like the added stress. Everytime I drive someone elses car, it reminds me I don't have to fix it. Ted, I'll take your car and beat it like a rented mule!
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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You can drive mine again anytime you want! Thanks, but every time I drive someone else's car, it reminds me, I don't like the added stress. Everytime I drive someone elses car, it reminds me I don't have to fix it. Ted, I'll take your car and beat it like a rented mule! Bring a blank check and beat it all you want!
Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!
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