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My 57 Desoto Adventurer
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hemiviper588
Posted 2018-05-15 8:10 AM (#563422)
Subject: My 57 Desoto Adventurer



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After several years of restoration...collecting NOS parts, surviving "Chrome Platers Prison" etc. etc. Here it is!



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mikes2nd
Posted 2018-05-15 8:29 AM (#563423 - in reply to #563422)
Subject: Re: My 57 Desoto Adventurer


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huh was this a Michigan car?

wheres the before pic?
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hemiviper588
Posted 2018-05-15 8:38 AM (#563424 - in reply to #563423)
Subject: Re: My 57 Desoto Adventurer



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It was originally an Arizona car, the first owner was a pilot at Luke AFB...the stickers were still on the windshield when I bought it.
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soiouz
Posted 2018-05-15 9:11 AM (#563425 - in reply to #563422)
Subject: RE: My 57 Desoto Adventurer



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Now, that is one gorgeous car! Absolutely stunning! Congratulations, it looks perfect in every way!
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christine-lover
Posted 2018-05-15 9:35 AM (#563426 - in reply to #563425)
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Beautiful automobile Will!!!
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matt
Posted 2018-05-15 10:12 AM (#563427 - in reply to #563422)
Subject: Re: My 57 Desoto Adventurer


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Great job on the car.
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hemiviper588
Posted 2018-05-15 11:21 AM (#563432 - in reply to #563427)
Subject: Re: My 57 Desoto Adventurer



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Many thanks to Big M, Don Petty and many others for supplying many hard to find parts!
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ToMopar
Posted 2018-05-15 1:31 PM (#563440 - in reply to #563422)
Subject: Re: My 57 Desoto Adventurer



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Bill, you Adv looks finally like a treasure.
One day I will visit you in MI
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firedome
Posted 2018-05-15 1:44 PM (#563443 - in reply to #563422)
Subject: Re: My 57 Desoto Adventurer



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Gorgeous, always liked the white/gold version the best. I'm told those wheel covers are a real bear to find in good shape or restore.
About 15 yrs ago I was offered by a seller in Indiana yellow & white FireSweep 2dr with gold Adventurer caps and it looked really sharp with them!
Beautiful job, you can't rush these things!
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57desoto
Posted 2018-05-15 5:35 PM (#563471 - in reply to #563422)
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I agree! Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!
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PolaraPaul
Posted 2018-05-16 8:37 AM (#563499 - in reply to #563422)
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A stunner! Well done and thanks for sharing.
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57RID500
Posted 2018-05-16 9:20 AM (#563500 - in reply to #563422)
Subject: Re: My 57 Desoto Adventurer


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Beautiful car. Thank You for restoring history of a rare Desoto
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hemiviper588
Posted 2018-05-16 1:59 PM (#563520 - in reply to #563500)
Subject: Re: My 57 Desoto Adventurer



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Thanks for all the kind words! My Dad was a Chrysler Engineering interior design leader from 1957-1974...I also worked for Engineering for 35 years, most recently on the Viper Team for twenty years. We all love our Chrysler products, from old to new!
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LostDeere59
Posted 2018-05-16 3:55 PM (#563528 - in reply to #563422)
Subject: RE: My 57 Desoto Adventurer



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Wow - that's a gorgeous car! Very very nice work.


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miquelonbrad
Posted 2018-05-16 11:29 PM (#563550 - in reply to #563422)
Subject: Re: My 57 Desoto Adventurer



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AWESOME!!!!!

I'm sending you my '57 Fireflite Ambulance now...
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Hyfire
Posted 2018-05-17 1:05 AM (#563557 - in reply to #563422)
Subject: Re: My 57 Desoto Adventurer



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Absolute stunner! This is hands down the most beautiful body style DeSoto ever made (imho). These coupes are just so dynamic.

Awesome job on the restoration. While Iā€™m a ā€œ300ā€ guy myself, all the gingerbread on the DeSoto makes for a prettier package. Love it!
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