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Looking at getting a wiring loom made for my 1936 Desoto. Have done the search on the internet and came up with
Harness Unlimited, YNZ Yesterdays Parts and Narragansett Reproductions (Rhode Island) there are probably more which I don't even know about..
Can anyone give me their experiences with theirs being made and possibly steer me towards the one with the least pain and most original.
On another note I picked up a boxed NOS wiring loom made by REMAX and it has 1937-38 Dodge on the side.
Would this suit my purpose or would lengths course more grief than it is worth and best to get one specific to my Desoto and on sell this to a Dodge owner.
Peter
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Why not have them re-sleeved, I had my Desoto;s stepped rear cylinders sleeved with stainless steel and now will not have to touch them again.
You have the brake cylinder, saves grief of trying to find replacement.
Peter
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I have a 1936 Desoto which I am rebuilding the brakes, all apart as part of restoration.
Do you want a photo of the brass connector which has the Y section to hold in place and hole for bango bolt ?
These were only used on the front or rear, will have to check for you.
If this is correct I will get a couple for you and send through.
Peter
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This is what i saw, maybe it could be modified but the top looks similar.
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Thanks everyone for your information that has helped a lot. Mine has the mats on steel core which then fits to running boards with tabs.
36 D2 Coupe i will send some photos to you and some measurements. I have been using a guy in Muncie to get larger parts back to Auz.
Regards Peter W
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Have a look on ebay.
I did a search on 1936 desoto and ones came up similar.
I will try and post the photo later.
Peter
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I am looking to get someone to re-manufacture running board matting for my Airstream Desoto.
A guy in Canada said he can do them.
I was mainly looking for recommendations by members who have had them made and happy with the final product.
Also what is a good glue, I was hearing windscreen glue does the job ???
Peter
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How much for the 4 curved bolt springs. Peter
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jpage, I have a 1936 Desoto and that is how mine is also set up. The pin ended bolt is meant to hold the U section in place, Peter
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Still Looking
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Hi Uptowndodge, we already had this conversation back in May and you would not sell to someone outside America.
Thanks, Peter W
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Thanks for that keiser31, still looking and still no replies. Peter W
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If you find any spare ones, I would be interested in a rear bumper bar.
I have been asking the question for 12 months and had no leads.
Looking for headlight stand as well.
I have a few bits if you are after something.
How close is your restoration. Regards Peter W
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Hi Scott, I forgot to mention they are the same as for my Desoto.
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Hi Scott, They look similar to what i have on my car. How much are you looking for them. Are they nos or been on a car. Regards Peter
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Looking for left hand side headlight stand to suit 1936 Desoto Airstream.
Have right hand side to trade if required or if someone is looking for one.
Any email leads greatly appreciated.
Also after the rear pinched end bumper bar to complete my ground up restoration.
I have had some contact with some forum members who have these parts, but they will not sell to anyone outside America.
I find it sad that I am restoring a beautiful American car in Australia and this is the brick wall.
Looking for someone who has these parts and will sell to me.
Thanks Peter
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Just heads up, I think this guy Marcus 44 is a scammer as he says he has all parts stated in advert, rather than saying he has the particular part and sends photo.
I may be wrong but things are not adding up.
Peter W
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Looking for 1936 Desoto Airstream headlight stand.
Need only the LHS but happy to buy both if available.
Can swap a spare RHS for LHS if required.
Thanks, Peter
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I have been looking for a rear bumper bar for my 1936 Desoto Airstream and having no luck, I think the part number is 653843.
Did the Airflow of the same year use the same bumper bars?
Looking at a photo the front looks more rounded, however the rear may be the same as for the Airstream.
I have been offered parts off this Airflow from a guy looking at buying it, as he only wants the engine.
Not sure of year and if the rear bumper is the same.
Can anyone help with part numbers or Desoto knowledge.
Thanks Peter
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Sasha39, See the plug above the threaded hole near 3" on tape.
That is the plug that does not rotate when you move lever, I think you will find the one in your photo will do the same and not rotate/move..
I believe you are correct that the shaft is splined and the cam is pressed onto it.
The cam did move the spring up and down when the lever was moved.
I have the spring and piston out but now looking at getting the shaft and lever out, when you jiggle the lever in and out the cam moves in and out but not that plug.
I am not going to let this beat me so will keep everyone posted.
Peter
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Spinneyhill, you are correct with model this is for 1936 Desoto rear, I will start reading on weekend, the photo from Sash39 looks the same.
As you can see above one of the threaded holes is this plug or pin which has been cut off.
Bushmechanic, Mike I think what you are saying would be required for mine. I believe the plug needs to be drilled out then pressed from that side.
What do you mean by stacked.
Peter
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I have read Taylormade article which is well done.
His lever had the bolt which needed to be undone, mine does not have that bolt.
Spinneyhill, rotating the lever reveals no clues, the holes are threaded for the bolt to mount to the chassis.
There is nothing in there except the thread.
I think that the cut off plug looks to cover something up and may reveal clues if drilled out.
It is at the exact line of the shaft with the lever attached.
When you rotate the lever this pin / plug does not move.
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I need information on the rebuild of these shockers.
There was a great article posted last year about pulling apart for repair.
I don't know how to get the shaft out when you do not have the bolt holding the rocker lever to the shaft.
This photo is of mine., no bolt
Not sure if what appears to be a pin bellow mounting thread which has been cut off.
I was thinking this needs to be drilled out??
Any clues would be appreciated, I may need to cut shaft in half to see what is going on in there.
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Just wandering if you were able to track down the parts you were after. I am looking for bumper bar and a couple of bolts.
I wish there was a site for people with these cars to help find or swap parts.
Thanks Peter W
1936 Headlight spring clip layout
in Desoto
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Looking for a photo of the spring / clip layout for a 1936 Desoto bucket.
I have a few flat clips and ones with springs and not sure what the layout is.
Is there an easy way to clean them up for re-use.
Thanks Peter