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    My new project 300C

    Looks like a candidate for cleaning up, and keeping it in original condition. As they say it's only original once. Beautiful '57, I love those. To find one that unmolested at 65 years old and one of only 1918 produced is indeed a once in a lifetime find, congratulations. Holding back my envy. Pat
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    1957 DeSoto firedome project

    Here is ours
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    1957 DeSoto firedome project

    Desotos share alot with chryslers although that rear glass has to come from a Firedome or possibly Firesweep. The Fireflite has a larger rear glass. There are Chryslers that share that glass also, just can't remember which model. Fenders, doors, quarters, deck lid are the same. Trans, rear end ...
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    Lights...no lights...lights?

    If the ground isn't the issue maybe this will help. I have a 71 D200 that I have experienced similar problems with. The culprit on mine was the main harness connection through the firewall, just outboard of the master cyl. I had to unplug it and clean the contacts a couple times from the under...
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    Door locks not working

    Again hopefully not too obvious, but does the car have power door locks? My 69 does and the locks don't go down like a standard door lock would. Ignore this if just way out to lunch.
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    WANTED Dash panel for 69 300 that fits am/fm 8 track

    Looking for a dash panel/bezel with or without gauges that is in unbroken condition. needing paint is fine but must fit 69 300 and am/fm 8 track radio. Thanks, Pat
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    383 head gasket steel or comp

    One item in your favor for using the steel shim and it's slightly higher compression is the slightly bigger cam profile. My experience has shown that with a stock cam with little overlap directly impacts cylinder pressure. By using a longer duration cam you will lower the cylinder pressure which...
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    Electrical problem 69 300

    I'll try that when I get things back together, I went ahead with pulling the instrument panel which I am planning to replace, (it's cracked). I'll post results when it's back together. Thanks for the help. Pat
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    69 Exhaust manifold question

    OK , so they have been changed. Thanks ,Pat
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    69 Exhaust manifold question

    I have a 69 300 with the standard engine (350 hp) it has up-swept exhaust manifolds that look like the higher hp style with the ribs cast in. I thought maybe a previous owner added them but the red vert that's on ebay has them also. The pic is the ebay car. Is this just coincidence or is there...
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    Electrical problem 69 300

    Thank you for the pinched wire idea, and yes the pink is hot all the time and the yellow is showing slight voltage ( it makes my test light just barely come on) I have looked at my manual, the problem is finding where these wires go up under the dash. I am going to check along the length of the...
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    Power window switch/door panel question

    Just to expand on previous answers, I have found a putty knife slipped between the switch and the metal bracket that is attached to the panel works well. When you get the switch popped out from the panel, then unplug the wires from the back the the electric plug will slide through the opening in...
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    Electrical problem 69 300

    The bulbs are vintage from a large stash I've had many years all USA made no new Asian crap bulbs. And yes I checked the light dimmer/dome light switch. When I check the two wires leading to the rear I get hot on one side with a test light and the other wire gives a faint voltage. I don't think...
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    Electrical problem 69 300

    I understand the ground. It seems like the map light going out has something to do with the circuit.
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    Electrical problem 69 300

    I am having a problem with interior lighting on my newly acquired 69 300 vert. The rear courtesy lights stay on and the map light has quit. The map light had been working when I open the doors, the rear courtesy lights needed new sockets so I replaced them, all checked out fine until I...
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