57 Desoto Saved From Crusher!

A few weeks ago a buddy called and asked if I knew anyone who needed parts for an old Desoto . He said a old salvage yard was crushing (mostly 80s junk) and they were getting ready to crush it but they would sell it so we struck a deal and I finally got there to get it yesterday. Boy is it rough but the HEMI is still in her and surely someone will need something else. It makes me shivver to think of all the good iron that has fallen to the s**** iron business. Does anyone else have any crusher stories?

 

Pics?

How rough is it?

 

How did I know that Gotgas would get to this one before I did.

I too would like to see pics and hear how rough it is. Even if the car is junk, I might be interested in the front and rear bumpers, and any taillights that are left on it.

What model is it?

 

It's got a 4bbl Hemi, meaning it's probably a Fireflite. From the PMs, it's a 2dr HT. And FYI, I got first dibs on it!

 

Damn Danny, You are freakin' quick!
I could use a couple of the pics too...If ya part it out let me know

 

I'm all over it like a fly on sh...

Literally.

One good thing about whining about what you're looking for, is when it comes up, people remember. This guy PM'd me a couple of days ago. He knows of another one too hahahaaa

He said this car here is pretty far gone.

 

really...hmmmm

 

Sorry guys I tried to post the pics with this post but I guess I'm too dumb. I'll see if I can get a third grader to do it for me.

 

Good for you man.

 

thank you...

tok

 

Thanks for saving it. I'm not a Desoto guy but you just grabbed some history or Americana from total destruction. That car has alot of useable parts still left on it. You are a hero!!

 

That is SO fixable. Honestly, to me it doesn't look that bad.

So, is Gotgas on his way to pick it up yet?

Gotgas, if you do get it and decide to restore it, there's a '57 New Yorker up by me in a junkyard, let me know if you need any parts off of it.

 

How could someone let such a beautiful car rot like that!

Makes me all teary it does.........

 

NOW, you have to ask yourself......."What would plowboy do??" I see a lot of potential in that cool pile of iron.

 

H.A.M.B. salvation army strikes again, thats a way cool 57. You are my HERO of the day. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!-Sololobo

 

That's a question only Plowboy could answer, but I'm thinking about making up some "WWPD?" T shirts.

 

I think '57 was one of the best lookin' Desotos. Good luck with it!

 

PM sent

 

Dude! I will SO trade you my '53 plymouth for that car as-is; you can KEEP the hemi, I just want the complete body

 

WOW by new england standards , that thing is like brand new!! what a score!

 

Now thats funny I don't care who you are!

 

It s what I was thinking too. What do you mean parts car? Looks like a great project to me. Thanks for saving it, and hopfully continue to save it!

 

Reminds me of the Shoe comic strip.

 

that was a `59....

 

wow that thing is in way better shape than danny's wagon. get it, man.

 

Ancient thread resurrection in progress!

I got it, about seven years ago! That poor car was just a little bit rough.









Clif, aka Firedome, ended up with this one. Last I heard, he is using it to restore his convertible. I just remembered this old thread and wanted to post some pictures of the car.

 

Looks like a ****-load of really good parts, glad it was saved, to help another live on.-MIKE

 

I've driven cars rougher than that Desoto.

 

Good story great find. There still out there good to see...

 

still looks restorable to me then again most of the stuff rebuilt up here is more rust then steel