Recent content by Bob Burgess

I had mine done in Denmark a few years ago, it was less than a $1000AUD, he did a marvelous job fully recast in original colors. I will see if I can find him again for you.

I just last week started the rewire of my 1958 Desoto the wiring was unmolested but very hard, as part of the resto of the whole car (I know its not a C body) and fit the harness flat on a plywood board and then drilled holes and loosely zip tied the old harness to the board allowing plenty of...

I bought a new windscreen for the 69 convertible 300, the last owner allowed the wipers to scratch the screen badly. The local windscreen bloke came to my house and removed the old one then we found rust at the two bottom corners.. darn darn darn. He said if you want to repair the holes he...

I use a small flat screwdriver, if you look closely you will see a small rectangle in the back of the plastic connector where the wires go in , push the screw driver in all the way and the wire will pull out with the copper connector. Cut the connector off. You can buy the same connectors in...

Had a new roof boot made to hide the top when in the down position, its pretty good but the clips that hold the retaining casting on have failed. A set of threaded screws hold the clips to the casting but there are none left. My thoughts are to not bother with the clips and simply use machine...

Thanks guys I will try that in the morning

I have removed the grille for repairs and the retaining clips & screws that hold the grille and rubber strip on top were badly rusted, does any one know how to get them? Thanks Bob

Oh and the guy very very carefully removed all the stainless got the old glass out in one piece and when he came back replaced it all, he got and extra $100 for doing such a good job.

Just had a new windscreen fitted to my 69 300 vert and when the guy took the old glass out ( as it has the wiper scratches ) there were big holes at the bottom of the pillars. I sent him off and said I will do the repairs, he laughed and said "I will see you in 6 months! well I got stuck in to...

Hi Guys, I am trying to locate the plastic clips that hold the rocker panel stainless on ( these ones are white plastic ). each clip is 3 änd an 1/8 inches long x 1 and 1/4 inches wide. There are two studs welded to the rocker and you slip the top part of the clip on to the top stud and the...

This body although has all the issues is still good for someone with time and patience, If my 58 body comes back from Minus paint that good I will be over the moon

Hi Guys I am back! Aussie69 here had to re register cause I have been away real busy pulling down a 58 Desoto Sportsman Coupe for resto. Am having a new windshield fitted to my beloved 69 300 convertible wed week am trying to work out how to remove the stainless trim from around the windshield...

Have a 69 Chrysler 300 convertible Location: Murray Bridge, South Australia