Re: [FWDLK] '58 DeSoto Trim For Sale on E-bay/Rear Defogger Questions...

[Bill Watson <wwatson@xxxxxxxxx>]

Jack,

All 1958 Chrysler Corporation cars used the same rear window defroster unit,
including the switch.  And the part number for the switch is - 1779 862.

According to the parts book, the power for the unit was taken off the
ignition switch on the Plymouth, Dodge and DeSoto.  The book lists an
"Ignition Switch to Rear Window Defoster Switch Cable", which is part number
1785 972, and is 20" in length.  No listing is given for the Chrysler or
Imperial.

Bill
Vancouver, BC


>   If any one has the part number for the switch Kevin needs, Please send
it
> as I may have a switch for him.  I have a pile of switches around here.
> Thanks,
> Jack
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kevin Surniak <Ksurniak@xxxxxxx>
> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2001 4:06 PM
> Subject: [FWDLK] '58 DeSoto Trim For Sale on E-bay/Rear Defogger
> Questions...
>
>
> > ..........If anyone is looking for Stainless Trim for their '58 DeSoto
> there
> > is some up for auction on E-bay ending tomorrow...........
> >                                             ..........ALSO: I have some
> > questions on the optional Rear Defogger Set-up for Late '50's
Mopars.....I
> am
> > putting in a Defogger Unit, and wondering if anyone out there has any
> > knowledge on these units......Want to know if I have all of the
'correct'
> > pieces;  And I do NEED The Correct SWITCH for the Defogger if anyone
> should
> > happen to have one. (I am not even sure what the switch looks like, so
if
> > someone might be able to e-mail me a pic... I would at least know what I
> am
> > looking for.......)    I do not have any of the wiring either, and need
to
> > know what is required........ Any info. or diagrams greatly
> > appreciated............!!
> >     ..........Lastly, I need to locate a nice Original Air Cleaner & Lid
> > Assembly for my '58 Fireflite, with the 361 4-bbl  (One not Dented or
> > Rusty.....)  Mine is 'history'! Thanks for any Help or Info. Please
e-mail
> me
> > directly:   ksurniak@xxxxxxx
> >                                 ..........Kevin Surniak
> >
> > ..........1958 DeSoto Fireflite 2-dr Hdtp.
> >
>