GaryBudd Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Just got the car out of storage after 40 years.This will be my first time with a car of this type,it belonged to a relative to left it to me.So much to learn.I have purchased a parts book and have original owners manual.I'm sure I will be asking a lot of questions as I go along.I am looking for a service manual if anyone could direct me I would appreciate it.First question to group is how do you remove door and window crank handles? I intend to keep it original as a fun driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) First of all, it is a two door sedan or coach. The coupe has a rumble seat or trunk as part of the rear. To remove the handles, push in on the handle escutcheon until you see a pin hole in the handle. Simply push the pin out and it is spring loaded, so be careful. We will want a lot more photos because we love photos. There is no "service" manual for the cars. Didn't have that until about 1933-34. The "owner's instruction book" will give a LOT of information. Edited February 7, 2017 by keiser31 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryBudd Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 More photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylormade Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 From the pictures, it looks like the wood framework of the body is in reasonable shape. This can be a major problem in these cars if the wood is rotten. Check the areas around the door hinges and the wood over the door openings. If the top leaked you may find damage up there. The body is the same as a 29 Plymouth, but you get two extra cylinders with the DeSoto. These are fun cars and fairly easy to work on. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Cool car! Thanks for more photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maok Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 The dash frame and the instrument gauges look not much different to a 28 Chrysler. Love it. Good luck with getting it on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Is it missing the dashboard instrument bezel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Oh....don't know if you know this, but the center, oval medallion on the upper dashboard is the FEDCO number. A good rubbing or close photo of that would reveal the numbers. Those determine the build date. They are VERY, VERY difficult to read, but sometimes a different angle will reveal the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryBudd Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Bezel is there but very hard to read.I've enclosed a photo of the motor,shows Silver Dome with a number 40836 7. Really don't know about engine.With this forums help I hope to get to drive it someday.Thanks for reply's.Maybe I'm blind but I can't find an oil filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Most of these did not come with an oil filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryBudd Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 More questions.There is nothing connected to oil pressure gauge,looks like it would go to oil pan right side towards the rear.Same with speedometer no cable,not sure where it would connect.Lastly for now,what is the pedal to the right of starter pedal for? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwellens Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 There should be a connection above the oil pan for the oil pressure tubing. Speedometer cable connects to the transmission. The round pedal is the accelerator. The pedal to the right of that is the starter pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maok Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 How is the fuel being fed to the carby? Electric fuel pump? And where did the distributor go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, maok said: How is the fuel being fed to the carby? Electric fuel pump? And where did the distributor go? The distributor is on the driver's side of the engine. Edited February 8, 2017 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maok Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I had thought that the distributor had moved (to the driver side LHD) a bit later than 1929. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwellens Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Looks like your carburetor is hooked up to an electric pump. That will work, but, I think it originally had a vacuum tank mounted to the firewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 9 minutes ago, hwellens said: Looks like your carburetor is hooked up to an electric pump. That will work, but, I think it originally had a vacuum tank mounted to the firewall. Yep. You can see in the passenger side engine photo where there was a vacuum tank mounted on the firewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryBudd Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Another question about oil pressure gauge tubing.I have enclosed a photo of a tubing coming from just above oil pan.This is where I would think it should go.As you can see it is broken off and there was no tubing at the back of the gauge.It would seem that if this is the tubing that it would spray oil if car was running.I am so grateful to all who have responded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryBudd Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Another question about oil pressure gauge tubing.I have enclosed a photo of a tubing coming from just above oil pan.This is where I would think it should go.As you can see it is broken off and there was no tubing at the back of the gauge.It would seem that if this is the tubing that it would spray oil if car was running.I am so grateful to all who have responded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylormade Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 That's the oil return line. If you had a remote oil filter it would dump into this line and back into the sump. There should be a fitting below and to the right of the distributor that feeds the oil pressure gauge. This fitting may have two openings, one for the gauge and one for the line to the oil filter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPHIL Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Also notice that a brake fluid reservoir has been added to the firewall Can others suggest where I can find one for my 1932 Roadster..would save a lot of headaches when adding fluid. Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylormade Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Here is a shot of my motor. The red circle shows the high pressure outlet that feeds the oil pressure gauge (and the oil filter, if you have one,) while the green circle shows the oil return hole which will have a fitting screwed into it after painting. This is where the oil goes back into the sump. The blue circle is where the line to the temperature gauge goes. The second shots shows my oil filter. This is a period NOS aftermarket unit I found, but they all work pretty much the same way. It's not hooked up yet in the picture. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylormade Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 3 hours ago, JPHIL said: Also notice that a brake fluid reservoir has been added to the firewall Can others suggest where I can find one for my 1932 Roadster..would save a lot of headaches when adding fluid. Phil That is a feature of the earlier master cylinders. Those cylinders had no internal reservoir and used the "tin can" to hold the fluid. My 29 Plymouth had a set up like that. The later master cylinders have a built in reservoir. I know there are aftermarket remote containers like this that can be adapted and used as remote fillers, but they are mostly hot rod style units that wouldn't look right on an original car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryBudd Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 I just can't thank everyone on here enough for the info.This is my first restoration and at times I get lost in it. 69 retired and really enjoying the car so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 1 hour ago, GaryBudd said: I just can't thank everyone on here enough for the info.This is my first restoration and at times I get lost in it. 69 retired and really enjoying the car so far. That is EXACTLY what it's all about. Learning, giddiness and enjoyment of the hobby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryBudd Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 If I do get the car going,what kind of gas do you guys use in your old DeSotos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Regular unleaded is what I use in my DB coupe. The cars came with hardened valve seats so already made for unleaded gas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryBudd Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Still more questions.Every day I find something to ask about.What is the crank handle on the interior directly behind the windshield wiper motor for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) 25 minutes ago, GaryBudd said: Still more questions.Every day I find something to ask about.What is the crank handle on the interior directly behind the windshield wiper motor for? If not stripped or broken, that is supposed to lift the windshield a few inches for ventilation along the bottom of the windshield. You can see this windshield opened.... Edited February 11, 2017 by keiser31 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryBudd Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Taylormade, thank you for the photo of your engine.I checked mine and there is no pipe plug in the head to use for temp gauge.Any other options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylormade Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 You've got me on that one! My 32 and my 48 Plymouth both have the threaded hole for the temp gauge sender. Does your car have a temperature gauge? I'm sure other DeSoto owners will chime in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Taylormade said: You've got me on that one! My 32 and my 48 Plymouth both have the threaded hole for the temp gauge sender. Does your car have a temperature gauge? I'm sure other DeSoto owners will chime in. I think it only has oil, gas and amp gauges. Temperature gauge came later, I believe. Edited February 18, 2017 by keiser31 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Would it have had a Moto-Meter type of temp gauge? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) 12 hours ago, JACK M said: Would it have had a Moto-Meter type of temp gauge? They had no Moto-meter or temperature gauge. Edited February 19, 2017 by keiser31 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 On February 7, 2017 at 11:22 AM, GaryBudd said: Just got the car out of storage after 40 years.This will be my first time with a car of this type,it belonged to a relative to left it to me. Very cool! I like what you plan to do with it, too. Glad you posted additional pics! Hope you have fun with this, both the learning process & the driving! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "When you're surrounded by friends, they say the fun never ends" | Glen Campbell | 'Country Boy' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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