big m - 2014-08-11 7:04 PM

Nice score! I remember seeing the car on Craigslist several years ago, glad it went to a good home.

---John

b5rt - 2014-09-20 5:02 PM

Pretty sure all 60 Desoto dashes are 2 toned. The dividing line is under the curved upper, where the dash pad used to be, and the flat where the glove box is. The side mounts are also the same darker color as the upper section.
To sum up, the lower section from the horizontal slit on one side to the other is lighter color. The rest is the upper section and is a darker color. Pretty sure the sections that make up the "pods" where the gauges sit are a flat finish while the rest is gloss.

60crossram - 2014-10-06 7:15 AM

The quarter panels at the bottom in front of the rear wheels will have hiding/growing rust that will start to show up after you paint your car. This is a problem area on these cars. I highly suggest dealing with this area now even though it looks good. It sure sucks to see bubbles start showing up on a new paint job. Awesome job so far on your DeSoto. Glad you finally saw the light on cars !

Absolutely correct! Mine had only a couple little spots but when they were opened up, all kinds of rust! My body guy opened up the quarters from the wheel lip all the way to the rocker, blasted it, treated it and sealed it up. Made a new piece that exactly matches the original. The other spots most prone beside the trunk is the fender eyebrows and bottoms where they meet the rockers. That car is a pretty shade of blue and will look great when done.