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#397093 - 12/29/06 12:27 AM
1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon
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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.
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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]
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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!
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432130-desotoleftside.png (507 downloads)
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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]
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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.
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432131-DesotoLRquarterview2.png (296 downloads)
Edited by Dave Fields (12/29/06 12:39 AM)
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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]
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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.
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432133-meglueingrrdoor.jpg (240 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]
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More pictures.
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432135-100_0153.jpg (244 downloads)
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#397098 - 12/29/06 12:49 AM
Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon
[Re: Dave Fields]
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More pictures
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432136-100_0159.jpg (212 downloads)
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#397099 - 12/29/06 12:52 AM
Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon
[Re: Dave Fields]
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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.
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#397100 - 12/29/06 12:55 AM
Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon
[Re: Dave Fields]
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Even more pictures
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#397101 - 12/29/06 12:57 AM
Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon
[Re: Dave Fields]
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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.
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432139-leftpillermockup.jpg (216 downloads)
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#397102 - 12/29/06 01:01 AM
Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon
[Re: Dave Fields]
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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.
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#397103 - 12/29/06 01:04 AM
Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon
[Re: Dave Fields]
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I like this picture. It shows how far apart a car has to come before you can build it.
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432142-lrquarter.jpg (215 downloads)
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#397104 - 12/29/06 01:07 AM
Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon
[Re: Dave Fields]
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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.
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432143-rearwithpillermockup.jpg (206 downloads)
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#397105 - 12/29/06 01:10 AM
Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon
[Re: Dave Fields]
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More pictures showing the constructed left rear door and finish on the left front door.
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432144-leftpartlyvarnished.jpg (231 downloads)
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#397106 - 02/07/07 12:38 AM
Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon
[Re: Dave Fields]
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Here is the left rear quarter finished
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442450-50DeSotoLR.jpg (279 downloads)
Edited by Dave Fields (02/07/07 12:39 AM)
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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]
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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.comLarry
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]
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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!
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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]
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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]
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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]
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Did that car say "West Branch Hotel on the door? Is that car from Michigan?
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#531392 - 08/15/08 11:35 PM
Re: 1950 Desoto Woody Stationwagon
[Re: keiser31]
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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.
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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]
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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]
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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.
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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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