Speede Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Surely someone recognizes this chrome bit. I’ll probably feel silly when someone tells me what it is…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Looks like a DeSoto item. Are there numbers or logos on the backside? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speede Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 17 minutes ago, keiser31 said: Looks like a DeSoto item. Are there numbers or logos on the backside? Yes sir. 1335574 and 8639. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Keiser is correct and the parts book comfirms it goes in the front center of a 1950 DeSoto grille. It's called a medallion base. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, The 55er said: Keiser is correct and the parts book comfirms it goes in the front center of a 1950 DeSoto grille. It's called a medallion base. I was sure I had seen it before. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speede Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 4 hours ago, The 55er said: Keiser is correct and the parts book comfirms it goes in the front center of a 1950 DeSoto grille. It's called a medallion base. Thank you for the confirmation. I appreciate the verification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speede Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 4 hours ago, keiser31 said: I was sure I had seen it before. Thanks for the pic. Nice car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 This was my big chance to answer someone's question and I was too late! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speede Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 13 minutes ago, zipdang said: This was my big chance to answer someone's question and I was too late! It’s ok. You can type the answer and I’ll make a fuss about your vast automotive knowledge. 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gregush Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 15 hours ago, Speede said: It’s ok. You can type the answer and I’ll make a fuss about your vast automotive knowledge. 😁 Or you can 2ed, 3rd etc the correct answer, there by confirming that all are in agreement that it is what it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 My superior knowledge of all things automotive allows me to 2nd and 3rd the findings held herein. Excellent job, gentlemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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