Hey BOB T is that Diplomat still there?

[Lee Exline]

I have a guy in Mexico with a Diplomat station wagon that is missing some of the grille pieces that is interested in buying the car just for the front end

[BobT-47P15]

Lee, it's not at the auto repair shop where I found it, but have not inquired after its whereabouts. Don't know if it went back home, or to a new one.

Couldn't he just use regular DeSoto teeth......looks like they are the same.

[Lee Exline]

I also told the huy about this one for sale in OZ Diplomat for sale in OZ

it has all of the parts he needs also and since he is in Mexico city shipping will be tough for him any way.

If you have a number lying around on the Diplomat in your neck of the woods please send it my way!

[1just4don]

Lee,

Is the 'town' where the big auction on that barn full of Desotos,,is that public knowledge yet?? Or any teneative dates?? Was just talking to a online fried I never met yet and thought maybe this was as good of excuse as any to 'journey' over.

[Lee Exline]

Lee,

Is the 'town' where the big auction on that barn full of Desotos,,is that public knowledge yet?? Or any teneative dates?? Was just talking to a online fried I never met yet and thought maybe this was as good of excuse as any to 'journey' over.

Still have not recieved the release from the lawyers to set a date. As you might guess with an estate this large there are a lot of things that have to be considered!

Here are pictures of the cars!

My webpage with lots of dirty Desoto pictures

The town will be Spencer Iowa, just don't know when?

[1just4don]

Lee, thats a LONG way from home for YOU. My map says its 180 miles or so one way. What ever you are getting paid for this job isnt enough. Or do you 'know' the family of the estate in question here. Its completely on the other end of the state I was thinking it was. Altho from where I am no further and maybe closer,,,still a long pull.

My hat is off to you for doing this for the family. We all know you will give all the notice you can when the time is right. It helps to know the area of sorts. I just wondered if I had missed same!! Thanks for your timely reply!!!-d-

[Lee Exline]

Lee, thats a LONG way from home for YOU. My map says its 180 miles or so one way. What ever you are getting paid for this job isnt enough. Or do you 'know' the family of the estate in question here. Its completely on the other end of the state I was thinking it was. Altho from where I am no further and maybe closer,,,still a long pull.

My hat is off to you for doing this for the family. We all know you will give all the notice you can when the time is right. It helps to know the area of sorts. I just wondered if I had missed same!! Thanks for your timely reply!!!-d-

163 Miles from there to my house! not bad when you figure I hosted a national convention 600 miles from my home in Rapid City SD.

Actually I do not know the family!

I knew Chris and Connie! I am not even sure where the money os going? And I don't really care! I heard it was all going to charities but it does not matter to me. What matters is that these cars get good homes. I know Chris would have wanted it that way, And that is the primary driving force behind me getting involved.

Chris was a friend, not a close friend but a good car buddy that shared my passion for the Desoto marquee. I was glad to hear that they used his ambulance to transport his body to the graveside, he would have liked that! It made me feel good that I helped him add the ambulance to his collection.

I know that this has a potential of being a very large event so I amtreating it like I am ready to host another convention. Just wish the Lawyers would get things wrapped up so a date could be set!