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#397093 - 12/29/06 12:27 AM 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	I thought I would post some pictures of my 1950 Desoto woody wagon I am working on. PArt of the left rear was missing, and other sections were in baskets when I got it. The car was partly dissembled. Attachments 432129-100_0077.jpg (645 downloads) _________________________ 1929 Chrysler 65 roadster restored 1930 Nash Twin Ignition 8 Cabrolet, unrestored 1942 Packard Custom 8 convertible restored 1942 Packard Super 8 project 1946 Packard pick up project with Packard White engine 1947 Bentley GT 2 door street rod 1950 DeSoto woody restoration almost done 1969 Dodge pickup E-100 unrestored 1970 Triumph TR250 (MC)HPOF 1976 Mercedes 450 SL 1982 Lincoln Continental
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#397094 - 12/29/06 12:32 AM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	Here is a picture of the car as removed from the trailer. Slap on some paint, a bit of sanding, andtake it to a show! Attachments 432130-desotoleftside.png (584 downloads) _________________________ 1929 Chrysler 65 roadster restored 1930 Nash Twin Ignition 8 Cabrolet, unrestored 1942 Packard Custom 8 convertible restored 1942 Packard Super 8 project 1946 Packard pick up project with Packard White engine 1947 Bentley GT 2 door street rod 1950 DeSoto woody restoration almost done 1969 Dodge pickup E-100 unrestored 1970 Triumph TR250 (MC)HPOF 1976 Mercedes 450 SL 1982 Lincoln Continental
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#397095 - 12/29/06 12:37 AM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	Most of the left rear quarter wood was missing. The only pattern was the right side and what was left of the left side after the termite BBQ. The inserts on the 1950 Mopar woodies are metal, so this helped quite a bit too. The car was originally sold to the West Renova PA Fire Department, although it was originally green. Attachments 432131-DesotoLRquarterview2.png (331 downloads) Edited by Dave Fields (12/29/06 12:39 AM) _________________________ 1929 Chrysler 65 roadster restored 1930 Nash Twin Ignition 8 Cabrolet, unrestored 1942 Packard Custom 8 convertible restored 1942 Packard Super 8 project 1946 Packard pick up project with Packard White engine 1947 Bentley GT 2 door street rod 1950 DeSoto woody restoration almost done 1969 Dodge pickup E-100 unrestored 1970 Triumph TR250 (MC)HPOF 1976 Mercedes 450 SL 1982 Lincoln Continental
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#397096 - 12/29/06 12:44 AM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	The front doors and the right rear door were complete, but both the right doors fell completely apart as the glue was dried out. At first I was upset by this, but as so much of the right rear door was missing, it really helped having the "pattern" door apart. Here I am glueing the right rear door. Attachments 432133-meglueingrrdoor.jpg (270 downloads) Edited by Dave Fields (12/29/06 12:47 AM)
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#397097 - 12/29/06 12:48 AM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	More pictures. Attachments 432135-100_0153.jpg (268 downloads)
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#397098 - 12/29/06 12:49 AM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	More pictures Attachments 432136-100_0159.jpg (231 downloads)
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#397099 - 12/29/06 12:52 AM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	Rustolium makes a wonderful spray can paint rust converter. It converts surface rust and leaves a chassis flat black finish. I buy it at Lowes, Home Depot and Wal-Mart do not carry it. Here the spare tire well has been painted. Attachments 432137-100_0129.jpg (245 downloads)
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#397100 - 12/29/06 12:55 AM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	Even more pictures Attachments 432138-leftrearq.jpg (230 downloads)
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#397101 - 12/29/06 12:57 AM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	left rear quarter coming to life. Ash is easy to work with, not as easy as soft wood, but Craftsman and Harbor Freight tools are not overloaded by it. It is not at all like oak. Attachments 432139-leftpillermockup.jpg (240 downloads)
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#397102 - 12/29/06 01:01 AM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	Here is some of the wood with finish on it. Remember the "walnut" inserts were origonly faux painted. I am using vinyl to cover them. JC Whitney is one of a very few places that still sells this material. It will not be put on until the car is painted. Attachments 432141-leftpartlyvarnished-1.jpg (260 downloads)
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#397103 - 12/29/06 01:04 AM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	I like this picture. It shows how far apart a car has to come before you can build it. Attachments 432142-lrquarter.jpg (239 downloads)
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#397104 - 12/29/06 01:07 AM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	some more pictures showing how I used inverted bar clamps to keep the top supported while constructing the rear quarters. I used 3 bottled of gorilla glue on the project. Attachments 432143-rearwithpillermockup.jpg (227 downloads)
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#397105 - 12/29/06 01:10 AM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	More pictures showing the constructed left rear door and finish on the left front door. Attachments 432144-leftpartlyvarnished.jpg (255 downloads)
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#397106 - 02/07/07 12:38 AM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	Here is the left rear quarter finished Attachments 442450-50DeSotoLR.jpg (328 downloads) Edited by Dave Fields (02/07/07 12:39 AM) _________________________ 1929 Chrysler 65 roadster restored 1930 Nash Twin Ignition 8 Cabrolet, unrestored 1942 Packard Custom 8 convertible restored 1942 Packard Super 8 project 1946 Packard pick up project with Packard White engine 1947 Bentley GT 2 door street rod 1950 DeSoto woody restoration almost done 1969 Dodge pickup E-100 unrestored 1970 Triumph TR250 (MC)HPOF 1976 Mercedes 450 SL 1982 Lincoln Continental
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#397107 - 02/07/07 08:21 AM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
larry Member Registered: 07/22/05 Posts: 522	Last year, I sold a one owner 48,000 original mile '49 DeSoto Woodie Wagon and wish that I had never let it go. This car was very nice for it's age. If you would like to view photos of the car, I would be happy to email you all that I have and believe me, I have close to 100 photos of the car. My email address is collectorcarsandparts@yahoo.com Larry Attachments 442482-15.jpg (278 downloads) Edited by larry (02/07/07 08:29 AM)
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#397108 - 05/30/07 11:45 PM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: larry]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	I am on vacation now and can work on the car again. I cut and welded in new floor pieces today. IO bought a MIG welder and a Plasma cutter new on Ebay - they reallyh have come down in price. I bought a 7500 poubd winch too as they are now in my price range, or I am too old to come along. Life is good! _________________________ 1929 Chrysler 65 roadster restored 1930 Nash Twin Ignition 8 Cabrolet, unrestored 1942 Packard Custom 8 convertible restored 1942 Packard Super 8 project 1946 Packard pick up project with Packard White engine 1947 Bentley GT 2 door street rod 1950 DeSoto woody restoration almost done 1969 Dodge pickup E-100 unrestored 1970 Triumph TR250 (MC)HPOF 1976 Mercedes 450 SL 1982 Lincoln Continental
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#487483 - 02/15/08 09:19 AM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: larry]
"Greg_Quinn" New Member Registered: 01/22/08 Posts: 1	Dave, I am also working on a 1950 Desoto Woody, as well as a 1950 Chrysler Royal woody. Any possibility of obtaining some of the detailed wood photos of your vehicle? Especially the inside of the doors and quarter panels. Please e-mail me at greg.quinn@memphistn.gov. Thanks, Greg Quinn
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#510635 - 05/18/08 09:58 PM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: larry]
Thomas Lokay Member Registered: 05/03/08 Posts: 23 Loc: Florida	Hello I own lokayswoodgrain and I restore the dash board and window garnish mouldings to the orginal wood grain look. You can contact me at 727-375-1797 p.s. Im also in hemmings mag. Thanks Tom Lokay
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#530572 - 08/12/08 06:43 PM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
keiser31 Member Registered: 12/06/04 Posts: 844 Loc: Oregon, USA	Did that car say "West Branch Hotel on the door? Is that car from Michigan? _________________________ 1931 Dodge Brothers DH6 business coupe wire wheels 1931 Dodge Brothers DH6 business coupe wood wheels (my 1st car) 1967 Dodge A100 compact pickup
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#531392 - 08/15/08 11:35 PM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: keiser31]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	No, it was origionally a fire truck. from West Renova Pa. There were red crosses on the rear quarter glass, and a light siren on the roof - the siren was not with the car when I got it. _________________________ 1929 Chrysler 65 roadster restored 1930 Nash Twin Ignition 8 Cabrolet, unrestored 1942 Packard Custom 8 convertible restored 1942 Packard Super 8 project 1946 Packard pick up project with Packard White engine 1947 Bentley GT 2 door street rod 1950 DeSoto woody restoration almost done 1969 Dodge pickup E-100 unrestored 1970 Triumph TR250 (MC)HPOF 1976 Mercedes 450 SL 1982 Lincoln Continental
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#531963 - 08/18/08 11:51 PM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
proudhon New Member Registered: 08/11/08 Posts: 3	thanks for the insperation I;m just starting to do my 49 Desoto woodie Mine isn't as nice as yours to start with but we have to start somewhere. thanks Joe
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#543851 - 10/12/08 07:18 PM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: proudhon]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	I need to get some more pictures uploaded. The front clip is on, all 4 doors finished, the floors are done, rr fender installed, and the tailgate installed. The car is painted and is starting to look like a car. _________________________ 1929 Chrysler 65 roadster restored 1930 Nash Twin Ignition 8 Cabrolet, unrestored 1942 Packard Custom 8 convertible restored 1942 Packard Super 8 project 1946 Packard pick up project with Packard White engine 1947 Bentley GT 2 door street rod 1950 DeSoto woody restoration almost done 1969 Dodge pickup E-100 unrestored 1970 Triumph TR250 (MC)HPOF 1976 Mercedes 450 SL 1982 Lincoln Continental
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#561614 - 12/20/08 05:28 PM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	Here are some current pictures as of 12-20-2008 Attachments _________________________ 1929 Chrysler 65 roadster restored 1930 Nash Twin Ignition 8 Cabrolet, unrestored 1942 Packard Custom 8 convertible restored 1942 Packard Super 8 project 1946 Packard pick up project with Packard White engine 1947 Bentley GT 2 door street rod 1950 DeSoto woody restoration almost done 1969 Dodge pickup E-100 unrestored 1970 Triumph TR250 (MC)HPOF 1976 Mercedes 450 SL 1982 Lincoln Continental
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#561615 - 12/20/08 05:30 PM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
Dave Fields Member Registered: 06/29/04 Posts: 277 Loc: El Paso, TX	Here are two more pictures. I figure I still have a hundred or more hours of work to go, but we are getting there! Attachments _________________________ 1929 Chrysler 65 roadster restored 1930 Nash Twin Ignition 8 Cabrolet, unrestored 1942 Packard Custom 8 convertible restored 1942 Packard Super 8 project 1946 Packard pick up project with Packard White engine 1947 Bentley GT 2 door street rod 1950 DeSoto woody restoration almost done 1969 Dodge pickup E-100 unrestored 1970 Triumph TR250 (MC)HPOF 1976 Mercedes 450 SL 1982 Lincoln Continental
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#561914 - 12/21/08 04:55 PM Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon [Re: Dave Fields]
keiser31 Member Registered: 12/06/04 Posts: 844 Loc: Oregon, USA	I am still kicking myself, especially after seeing your car. I had the chance a few years back to pick up a decent, rust free 1950 Dodge woody in San Diego for $500.00. It was a copper color, but was missing one of the doors. I thought...gee where would I EVER get a door?....and passed on it. OUCH....and another kick to my own butt. _________________________ 1931 Dodge Brothers DH6 business coupe wire wheels 1931 Dodge Brothers DH6 business coupe wood wheels (my 1st car) 1967 Dodge A100 compact pickup
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