Bill's statement, that (it would appear that) significantly "more" FWDLK
convertibles were sold
in the rust-belt states than in the non-ruster states, is akin to
saying that "more" sailors come from
the non-coastal/inland states, than otherwise.
Both claims have a certain appeal to them, but, I think that the truth
of the
matter is that the convies were SO poorly assembled that they didn't
tend to survive in
ANY geographical area in which they were sold.
The upholstery cloth tended to shred-at-will, under daily usage, and the
bodies/tops leaked whenever it
DID rain, and, the finned body styling went out of favor in the early
60's, so that there was no particular
interest in trying to repair, preserve or to restore these models, when
"newer-better", more fashionable cars
became available.
I don't believe that there were as many (big) wrecking/salvage yards
established in the west/south-west as
there were in the rest of the country. Maybe the 'surviving'
convertible-wreckage got more readily crushed
or recycled, than it did, in the more expansive open areas of the U.S.,
and/or the rust-free convertible bodies DID get
picked-over quickly, so that they disappeared, leaving only the
rusted-wreckage that is still
being (literally-) unearthed today.
Neil Vedder
Bill K. wrote:
I'll second that. "almost any condition" and "no rust" is a
contradiction in terms, particularly with these cars, since Mopar
always sold better in places more likely to cause cars to rust. I
figure if you can find one that has a good frame under it, you're
doing pretty good. Or if it's a unibody, if the bumpers haven't
rotted off it yet.
I'd suggest watching Hemmings, eBay, and other vehicle markets, with
the economy down you might be able to scoop up a bargain from someone
with a bad mortgage to pay off or something. Smaller auctions might
be worth looking at, too. But like he said it's not 1960 anymore,
these cars are tough to find in any condition - heck when you're
talking in some cases production numbers under 1000, they were hard to
find when still relatively new. In fact, DeSoto didn't offer a
convertible for '60 or '61, so you're not going to find one of those
at all. Unless you happen on one someone made up, which has happened
a couple times.
In any case, good luck, and be prepared to throw cash at someone.
Bill K.
----- Original Message -----
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:47:50 +0000
From: cgico@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Lookin 4 convertible 59 60 61
----- Original Message -----
From: spicemanii@xxxxxxx
I am looking 4 a 59 60 or 61 Dodge, Plymouth DeSoto convertible. So,
what is out there along this approximate route for me to bring back.
Almost any condition considered. Please, no cars with rusty floors or
bodies. Not running ok.
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Unless we can set the time machine for 1960, are not "convertible"
and "no rust" contradictions in terms ? ;-D
Please post photos if you come up with something !
Brent
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