Posted by Howard H. on December 14, 2010 at 09:12:21 from (156.110.78.2):
In Reply to: Re: Desoto Pics posted by 37 Chief on December 14, 2010 at 08:24:11:
Thanks for the comments!
I don't think it will take anymore than a 6 volt battery some fresh gas and squirting some oil in the cylinders just to be safe and it should run. There is no mice damage anywhere or anything like that. The last oil change sticker on it inside the door is from the early 60's, so I'm guessing thats how long it was in the barn.
There were a lot of people at the sale - it was about freezing, but the wind was blowing 40-50 mph, so it wasn't a nice day!
I'm just hoping the radio works - it is pretty fancy for being AM only - it has a lot of switches and push buttons, etc, and looks like it would be a real chore to get it out, much less find someone who could repair it, if it doesn't...
Thanks for the story, J H.! They also had a '60 Desoto two door, but it was in rougher shape. It sure was cool looking, too, though! :)
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