[FWDLK] 1960 DeSoto Chevrons

["Bruce Smith" <bsmith@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello List (and Robert in KC),

Yes, virtually all 1960 DeSoto owners are in need of these three
chevrons per taillight lens. I have attended several National DeSoto
Club conventions have have seen only two cars with complete sets.

First, these were made of plastic, not metal, and attached to the
taillight with a single small pin. Maybe this was why they fell off so
quickly. Unfortunately, a complete set requires six individual pieces;
in other words, you cannot simply flip the piece and use it on either
the left or right taillight. Each is a distinct shape. This, of course,
would increase the cost of production.

At the convention in Charleston this past July, I spoke with another '60
owner about what a full set of chevrons would be worth to him. His first
response was $200, but said he might go higher. For many of us that
probably seems a bit steep, but the alternative is either to never have
the pieces or to fill in the indentations with silver mylar, as many
have done. I'll step up and say each piece would be worth atleast $20 to
me, and maybe more.

One potential problem I see is getting a complete set from which molds
could be made. Anyone out there willing to lend a set for this purpose?

Bruce in Tulsa
1960 Fireflite
1967 Imperial