It followed my home..I swear

[IntrstlarOvrdrve]

Me and dad dragged this thing to our house this weekend..just when I though there were no more good deals to be had we found this little focker for $500.
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I'll also use the time to do a re-intro because I don't think I ever did it right in the first place. My name is Harrison, a lot of people call me Harry for short, and I live in Chattanooga TN. I'm 16 turning 17 on this next monday and a senior in high school. I run a detailing business for side cash, and used to work for my dads computer business. I have a 55 chevy more door and now this(which is a father son project) both go very slow because of a lack of money on my part, plus the time I spend on school work. I do what I can do, just live my life and hope for the best, I have already gotten to know some of you but I dont think I ever really made an intro..so here it is http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[IntrstlarOvrdrve]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif Anyone know of a good free photo host? Anyhow the car is a 53 desoto firedome and has a 276 hemi in it http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Levis Classic]

Yea baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! try www.photobucket.com (http://www.photobucket.com)

[IntrstlarOvrdrve]

Thanks, just used it to post em up http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[seymour]

man... what a deal!

[Gas_Tires_Oil]

Excellent! Nice find man.

[IntrstlarOvrdrve]

Thanks, I just got it to start too...but has no brakes, and the steering is a little messed up, I think something up front must be broken..the project has begun http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[slammed]

Nice find. Good starting point. I detail as well, knock one out today. Good luck with the Hemi powered ride!

[yorgatron]

good score.usually when i see ads for desoto it says "desoto for sale,no engine,no grille" http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif have fun with it-george

[ABone312]

Damn good deal! The body looks pretty solid in the pictures. It's even better that you got it to run. What kind of plans do you have for it? Keep us posted on the project, good luck.

[IntrstlarOvrdrve]

Well the body WAS REAL straight up until the move, now there is a small dent in it http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif slipped while loadint it onto the trailer and hit something. Car has 0 rust! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Really my dad is more for the plans on this one since its mostly going to be his money involved, but so far we hve decided we want to cut the top off http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Also shave it, french some stuff, put some diferent tailights (you'll see what we have in mind later) and maybe remove the bumpers for roll pans. We don't really know yet, thats just things we talked about on the drive home http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

[Muttley]

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...so far we hve decided we want to cut the top off.

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What a waste. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[IntrstlarOvrdrve]

I guess, I dunno..I think it might be kinda cool topless http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif nothing is set in stone yet..so don't get too excited http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Muttley]

If you do you will regret it. You said it's rust free and it looks pretty nice, a chop, yeah go for it but dont just cut it off and leave it that way.

[Mojo]

That's a good looking body style, especially the roofline. I'd do it up as a mild custom, and drive the hell out of it... great find...

[seymour]

are the bumpers pretty nice? i'd prolly be interested.

[51Hg]

I live close to memphis and I,ll trade you a chevy 2dr fleetline for it? 1950 if your interested.

[IntrstlarOvrdrve]

I hvent looked too much at the bumpers, I'll ask my dad about it later. Sorry, not looking to trade it quite yet, thanks for the offer anyhow though.

[jalopy43]

Hello Harry! welcome to the Hamb. That's a great find,you must be living right.I'ts your car, but I would leave the top on. There's a lot more to making a car topless, than just cutting the top off. There's a lot of structural rigidity in that top. You probibly would not like to own a dodge "taco'. It CAN be done though,but I've seen some horrible examples! Whatever,you have a great start! Good to have another 10-C hamber,and hope to meet you in the future. Glenn

[47lincsled]

Thats a sweet ride,already got the best grille ever put in a car,and the most popular engine,Don't leave the top off,chop it for sure but I've never seen a fake convert that didn't look fake,maybe a chopped carson top? Great start,it's good to see a kid and dad project.