[Shwetank]

Originally Posted by Bulldogji

The cosmetic distinguishing factors were mainly FLUID DRIVE written on the rear bumpers a different front grill design in the desoto and slightly different tail lights , steering wheel and horn ring.

The Dodge in addition to the above had a two way side opening bonnet with a central hinge on fluid drive models versus a front straight up opening single piece bonnet on the non fluid drive cars. The dashboard and instrument clusters were also different, as were the steering wheel and horn rings.

The fluid drive Dodges of 1946/47 had a lovely large clock on the glove box lid as well.

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With due respect, Fluid drive on the DeSoto was never mentioned on the rear bumper. It had a monogram on the front section of the left fender, right below the 'DeSoto' monogram. There was another fluid drive monogram on the lid of the glove box.

The Dodge had 'Fluid Drive' written in a flowing font on the rear bumper. One such vehicle used to be featured in the Hutch mobile network ad before the pug took over.

Thanks.

[karlosdeville]

Originally Posted by Shwetank

With due respect, Fluid drive on the DeSoto was never mentioned on the rear bumper.

The Dodge had 'Fluid Drive' written in a flowing font on the rear bumper.

While I am not too sure, I think the DeSotos had a flowing 'DeSoto' script on the rear bumper.

[Shwetank]

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

While I am not too sure, I think the DeSotos had a flowing 'DeSoto' script on the rear bumper.

On the 1947 DeSoto, the flowing DeSoto is found next to the left hand head lamp and the rear bumper. Also, on the wheel caps. Rear bumper pn the Chrysler had nothing written on it.

[karlosdeville]

Originally Posted by Shwetank

On the 1947 DeSoto, the flowing DeSoto is found next to the left hand head lamp and the rear bumper. Also, on the wheel caps. Rear bumper pn the Chrysler had nothing written on it.

I checked some reference cars, attached.





I guess the 'big' DeSotos that bulldogji mentioned in his informative post should be with the script on the bumper.

Eagerly awaiting to see images of your cars.

[Shwetank]

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

I checked some reference cars, attached.

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I guess the 'big' DeSotos that bulldogji mentioned in his informative post should be with the script on the bumper.

Eagerly awaiting to see images of your cars.

Here's a picture of the rear bumper of my DeSoto. The other pictures will follow soon, but I guess we need to have another thread for the DeSoto.

[//M]

Saw this lovely Chrysler convertible in Mumbai the other day.

[KartikeyaL]

Shared on Facebook , somewhere is Maharashtra

[V.Narayan]

Originally Posted by KartikeyaL

Shared on Facebook , somewhere is Maharashtra

You are on of our restoration devatas. We await with bated breath

[KartikeyaL]

Posting Karl's post here.

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Does anyone recognise this smart looking Chrysler?

[Ptr11s]

Originally Posted by JayD

A Windsor from down south! Sorry for the poor pix, it was dark and had only my cell with me!

I strongly believe I saw the same car driving in Bengaluru, today.

(Sorry for the poor image resolution, the vehicle was far from me.)

[KPS]

Originally Posted by Ptr11s

I strongly believe I saw the same car driving in Bengaluru, today.

This is a different car. This car is relatively rare 7 passenger car. If recollect was Ex-Kolhapur/Paltan then came to Pune, Delhi and now Bangalore for quite a few years. This was dieselized at one point. Now has the correct engine.

Cheers

KPS