BillMurphy Posted March 25, 2016 Report Posted March 25, 2016 Hi, I'm Bill from the Boston area, and the proud new owner of a 1950 Desoto Custom 4dr. I wasn't looking for a Desoto particularly, but an old project car I could afford. When I saw this Desoto staring back at me with its big beautiful bullseye headlights on Craigslist, I just couldn't resist. Its not my first old car project, but its my first old Chrysler Corp. car. I am enjoying learning the engineering of it. I have learned a lot here already, but I know I'll be asking questions as I work towards giving this car life again. Thanks in advance!, Bill 1 Quote
mmcdowel Posted March 25, 2016 Report Posted March 25, 2016 Congratulations! I have the Dodge version of that model same year and I love it. Not a fast car but extremely smooth and reliable. This site has helped me out more times than i can count. These type cars are so much easier to keep up now that we are in the internet age and parts are more easily accessible. Get it running and enjoy. Quote
dpollo Posted March 25, 2016 Report Posted March 25, 2016 Welcome, Bill. I think you will find this forum a pretty friendly place. dp Quote
Mark D Posted March 25, 2016 Report Posted March 25, 2016 Welcome to the board from another Massachusetts guy. Quote
Niel Hoback Posted March 25, 2016 Report Posted March 25, 2016 Pictures please. '50 DeSotos are a very handsome looking car. I like them best in light blue. Quote
De55 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Posted March 25, 2016 Hey Bill, Glad you are here. See my thread on the heater valve. The people on here are great, I had answers in minutes. Hope I can pay it back someday. Dean 1 Quote
rb1949 Posted March 26, 2016 Report Posted March 26, 2016 Welcome. Enjoy your wheels, and the forum. Share your project, and ask away. Quote
BillMurphy Posted March 26, 2016 Author Report Posted March 26, 2016 More pics show the original (poor) paint but that's how its gonna stay. 1 Quote
Labrauer Posted April 1, 2016 Report Posted April 1, 2016 First off welcome to the forum Bill. It is nice to see another Desota, Chrysler, Dodge or Plymouth lover come to the forum. It means that another old car or truck has been saved from the junk yard or the rust pit. There are a lot of very knowledgeable people on this forum that have very good advice on these old cars and trucks. They have helped me in more ways than I can count and remember no question is a dumb one we all need a little help now and again.. Welcome and by the way I love all the chrome. Larry Quote
48ply1stcar Posted April 1, 2016 Report Posted April 1, 2016 Great looking car, love the Fort Dix bumper sticker. Unlike Larry I'll refrain from assuming your a Chrysler product lover. It's either a acquired taste or an addiction. Harold Quote
BillMurphy Posted April 4, 2016 Author Report Posted April 4, 2016 Thanks Harold, Its actually an acquired taste turned addiction Quote
greg g Posted April 4, 2016 Report Posted April 4, 2016 Welcome aboard, good luck with your DeSoto. Sent you a PM. Quote
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