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'57 Desoto Fireflite project
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Finfan57
Posted 2017-04-02 11:43 PM (#537243)
Subject: '57 Desoto Fireflite project


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Mostly there with possibly some trim missing and very little rust, I found this '57 Fireflite in Nevada. The owner was from Los Angeles and had passed away. We heard from the family that he really loved the car and we're pretty excited about it too. It hasn't run in years, but is a solid car with power windows, power seat, A/C, power steering, and power brakes. After cleaning it today, we'll be going through the trim and boxes in the trunk as well as checking out the engine health soon.

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Powerflite
Posted 2017-04-02 11:48 PM (#537244 - in reply to #537243)
Subject: Re: '57 Desoto Fireflite project



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Location: So. Cal		Wow, that's a great find. Congratulations!
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Doctor DeSoto
Posted 2017-04-03 1:33 AM (#537251 - in reply to #537244)
Subject: Re: '57 Desoto Fireflite project



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Welcome to the affliction.

This is a highly optioned surviving Fireflite coupe. While
nobody really knows how many were built with all the bells
and whistles, it seems few survive. Finned cars suffered a
harder fall from fashion than any other styling adventure
and many were junked when even the slightest thing quit
working or needed work.

Give your numbers to Super Ed and he'll tell you all sorts
of voodoo about this car.

Arguably one of, if not THE best looking Forward Look design
ever, the Fireflite coupe sports the best two tone side sweep
of the fin era AND it matches the exact profile of the roof.

Hard to beat a 57 DeSoto Fireflite coupe for pure sexy.
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56D500boy
Posted 2017-04-03 1:38 AM (#537252 - in reply to #537251)
Subject: Re: '57 Desoto Fireflite project



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Doctor DeSoto - 2017-04-03 1:33 AM Arguably one of, if not THE best looking Forward Look design
ever, the Fireflite coupe sports the best two tone side sweep of the fin era AND it matches the exact profile of the roof. Hard to beat a 57 DeSoto Fireflite coupe for pure sexy.


Agree. Very nice.

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57DODGECONV
Posted 2017-04-03 5:37 AM (#537257 - in reply to #537243)
Subject: Re: '57 Desoto Fireflite project


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Great starting point Congratulations on your Find.
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57desoto
Posted 2017-04-03 6:05 AM (#537258 - in reply to #537257)
Subject: Re: '57 Desoto Fireflite project



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Location: New Castle PA		Thanks for the promo, Doc! There are a lot of folks on here who know WAY more than me about these cars, especially after tearing every nut and bolt apart and then re-assembling everything. BUT, I'm happy to help in any way that I can. Finfan57 and I have been corresponding, and I know just a bit of the history of the car, as it's already in my database.
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Viper Guy
Posted 2017-04-03 7:59 AM (#537261 - in reply to #537243)
Subject: Re: '57 Desoto Fireflite project



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Location: Branson, MO		Very nice find Finfan57 - I first saw this on the National DeSoto Club website and glad to see it here too. Between the two sites you will be able to find almost anything for your car you'll need. Since the DeSoto shares many things with other Forward Look automobiles, this site will likely be more informative overall.

Good luck with your project and please keep us posted with your progress.
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ToMopar
Posted 2017-04-03 10:36 AM (#537271 - in reply to #537243)
Subject: Re: '57 Desoto Fireflite project



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Location: D-70199 Heslach		Nice color combo,- same as my Flite 2drht :-)
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billy
Posted 2017-04-03 1:56 PM (#537280 - in reply to #537243)
Subject: Re: '57 Desoto Fireflite project



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Location: upstate new york		Congrats Finfan 57.....nice ride,,,similiar options as my New Yorker....good luck on your new adventure
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FINS!
Posted 2017-04-03 7:44 PM (#537306 - in reply to #537243)
Subject: RE: '57 Desoto Fireflite project


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Beautiful car and a very nice find. These cars are TOUGH to come by.
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Finfan57
Posted 2017-04-03 8:19 PM (#537310 - in reply to #537243)
Subject: Re: '57 Desoto Fireflite project


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Thanks for the kind words about the car and encouragement. I've been on the lookout for a two door Forward Look '57-58 for several years, but this is the first time the where the stars aligned and my ability to get a car matched a car being available, and vice versa!
Though I'm a lifelong mechanic, I'm sure I'll be asking all sorts of questions moving forward on this project.
Though it still looks like it has its original sunlit yellow paint, someone painted an off white over the charcoal gray roof and sweep according to the data plate (decoded on Ed's site).




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earleebob
Posted 2017-04-03 10:13 PM (#537316 - in reply to #537243)
Subject: RE: '57 Desoto Fireflite project



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Location: Brisbane, Australia		Hi Sean what a great find. I think the '57 two door Flyte is the best looking of the forward looks and it is fortunate that you are not starting behind go as I did with mine. It puts you so far in front with the project when all the bright work and panels are there and not rust ridden. You certainly have Doc and Tomas's attention and I am sure we are all looking forward to see the progress as it unfolds on the forum!
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firedome
Posted 2017-04-04 2:03 PM (#537357 - in reply to #537243)
Subject: Re: '57 Desoto Fireflite project



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Location: NY & VT		Wow... nice! I'd think 2 headlight '57 FF coupes are super rare compared to 4 lite versions?
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