New Zealander

[globederby]

The size of these forums is rather daunting.
A question for those in the States with local knowledge.
I have recently picked up a barn find 1952 De Soto Diplomat Custom SP23 in brilliant condition.
Now being the export model of that year and according to my research only 1060 made , how hard is it to find parts for these cars.
I have been given some USA leads but all I can find is sp15 and Firedome for that year in there catalogues. Is the sp15 the same as the sp23 and same parts ,just a different model name for export.
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards Rees

[Cuda Cody]

Welcome @globederby     Thanks for joining us.  Sorry I can't help with any De Soto parts, but there's a lot of guys here with more knowledge then me.  Maybe Tony knows?  Have you tried Stevens?

[blown motor]

Welcome to the site from  Good luck with your parts search.

[Chryco Psycho]

Great to see you here @globederby  Welcome

[Spikedog08]

Welcome from Michigan!  Glad you signed up!   

[CudaMoparRay]

Welcome from Sylmar, CA

[RUNCHARGER]

Welcome from B.C. Canada. Hard to say on the Desoto, I would try searching the web to see if there is a club that specializes in them. There used to be a Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge/Desoto Owners group or something like that but I can't find info on them now. They were active in the 80's and earlier and used to have a newsletter before the internet days.

[Jay Bee]

Sorry, no help with parts either, just chiming in to say  from Ontario 

[globederby]

Thnx guys, seem to have got a rare one on my hands.
Have tried some leads but no luck as yet. Early days so will keep trying. Any local info and leads most welcome.
Regards Rees

[Chryco Psycho]

Post a couple of the pix you sent to me earlier , cannot hurt
Below the box you type in there is attach just click on browse & select the picture

[jimynick]

Welcome to the site from Ontario,    What equipment does it have and what are you looking for? 

[JS29]

 

[340challconvert]

Welcome from New Jersey   

Globederby

There is a vendor that has his business locally to me here in NJ
Kanter Auto Parts has been in business for many years and carries mostly mechanical and interior parts for many older cars from the 1930's to the early 1980's
They may be able to help you with DeSoto parts and they ship globally!
Here is the link:

https://www.kanter.com/

Good luck with your parts hunt!

[Roadman]