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another one bites the dust (the conclusion)

 
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 TimHolbert
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Topic starter November 30, 2014 8:32 pm  

I bought the Desoto that was wrecked in New Jersey a few months ago. It was in terrible shape but I needed the engine and several other parts. I picked it up Friday and have already stripped it down to the frame and engine. I hope to get the engine built for my 1951 Desoto convertible I have . I have seen few cars hit as hard as this one.
At least the parts will go to help keep another car on the road.


   
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 TimBowers
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November 30, 2014 8:49 pm  

That's good news to hear that it became an organ donor for another DeSoto!

It's supposed to be fun!
1949 De Soto Custom Convertible (project)


   
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 MarkKubancik
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December 1, 2014 8:13 pm  

Great news Tim! For anyone just picking up the story, here is a link to the original thread with photos of the car after the wreck. Seeing that car it is amazing anything could be reused. Keep us apprised on your progress.

http://www.desoto.org/phpbbforum/viewto ... f=1&t=5167

Mark


   
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 BobTerpak
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December 3, 2014 11:09 am  

Tim: Hopefully you salvaged every last part off the car

Please check the past posts as there were 51/52 owners looking for small items

Where are you located?

Can you do a write up of your experiences for our newsletter?


   
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 PaulMurkowicz
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December 4, 2014 7:31 pm  

There are an incredible number of parts used to build a car. There are all sorts of useful parts even with these wrecked cars. There are a lot.


   
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 lesfairbanks
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December 4, 2014 9:22 pm  

Tim, are the "Custom" emblems on the front fenders in good shape and do you want to sell them? Les


   
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 TimHolbert
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Topic starter December 12, 2014 10:23 pm  

Yes I am saving all of the parts including nuts and bolts. Only one of the custom badges survived the impact. The van had to be traveling at a very high speed as the damage was severe. The dash was bent in half with such force that the face of the speedometer was knocked off center. I hope to use a lot of the parts including the floor pan and trunk floor. My phone number is 304 672 5700 if you are in need of anything.


   
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 TimHolbert
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Topic starter December 12, 2014 10:26 pm  

I'm located in West Virginia


   
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