OzBogan Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Hi all i just bought a 54 DeSoto Firedome as my new resto project. Had a few questions wondeirng if someone could help withFirst is there a site or information on body plate numbers? Color, trim, date of manufacture etc? Also, behnd the LHS rear window pillar mine has a little grille/snorkle thing. Its forward facing and then elbows into the rear LHS quarter panel. It looks like it belongs there. Does anyone know what this is for?ThanksBen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Hi all i just bought a 54 DeSoto Firedome as my new resto project. Had a few questions wondeirng if someone could help withFirst is there a site or information on body plate numbers? Color, trim, date of manufacture etc? Also, behnd the LHS rear window pillar mine has a little grille/snorkle thing. Its forward facing and then elbows into the rear LHS quarter panel. It looks like it belongs there. Does anyone know what this is for?ThanksBenCan you post a photo of the "grille/snorkel" item? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzBogan Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 its on the rear quarterclose up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Is there an air conditioner tank in the trunk over the rear axle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzBogan Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 dont know, couldnt open the trunk lol. I pick it up this week when i get my trailer ready. It didnt have a compressor on the motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I think you are in for a "big" surprise. I think that scoop is connected to a giant air conditioning tank over the rear wheels. Are there any air conditioner controls on the dash or under the dash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzBogan Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 nothing under the dash, no aftermarket ac or anything, just the factory three slide controls at the rhs of the steering wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I could be wrong, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzBogan Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 lol, your guess is as good as mine. I appreciate your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 (edited) That is the air scoop for the air conditioner. The evaporator unit was in the trunk back then. There should be outlets in the package deck with ducts to direct the cold air forward. The compressor must have been removed years ago when it stopped working and someone did not want to spend the money to fix it. Is the condenser still present, in front of the radiator?It is possible someone put the scoop on there to kid the neighbors that he had air when he didn't. But I consider this extremely unlikely.If you can give us the numbers off the ID plate and the engine number or take pictures of them someone should be able to translate them for you.Photos are good. Everyone likes photos. Edited March 13, 2011 by Rusty_OToole (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzBogan Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 Thanks for the replys. Theres was no Condensor or AC lines that i saw in the vehicle. I wasnt really looking though, I hate AC lol. The old guy said its been sitting for the last 10 - 15yrs so it may have disapeared. Here are the numbers, my camera doesnt take good close up picsVIN on drivers door jam : 64018619Model : LABody : 32Paint : 372Trim : 384TR : 5SO : 1SFO No : 15Sched : 60Body No : 4206There is a tag attached to a screw on the body tag that just says Los Angeles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Call Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 OzHere is a link to a 56 DeSoto parts car on ebay. Look at the pictures. You will see the air inlet scoop on the left rear quarter (like your 54), the air outlet grilles on the package shelf behind he rear seat, and the evaperator box in the trunk, or is it boot, with the Chrysler AirTemp tag. Back then Chrysler made not only auto a/c units but commerical units for buildings.DeSoto | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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