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  1. John Stratton Hicky

    To restore, resto-mod, customize, or... sell?

    I lucked out and the storage has been cost free... up to this point. That may end soon, hence a somewhat renewed urgency in making a decision.
  2. John Stratton Hicky

    To restore, resto-mod, customize, or... sell?

    I knew I'd be getting a lot of comments against chopping the car, but there were NO convertible DeSoto's from the factory. The 2-3 that exist today are all custom jobs and I love the look. But, I suppose I could just switch to the Chrysler MOPAR branch of the family and search for a nice...
  3. John Stratton Hicky

    To restore, resto-mod, customize, or... sell?

    Not sure what you mean. I've seen a couple convertible conversions, like I was thinking about, and they are beautiful. I'm not trying to make a profit, just have a fun, reliable, and unique ride. Here's a fairly well known convertible conversion that started with the same make/model as mine.
  4. John Stratton Hicky

    To restore, resto-mod, customize, or... sell?

    Photos should show now. If not, let me know!
  5. John Stratton Hicky

    To restore, resto-mod, customize, or... sell?

    I own a 1960 DeSoto Adventurer, 2-door hardtop. It's a fairly low mileage car, with a bit under 70,000 miles, but it has been sitting in dry storage for over two years now and I need to either get it restored, resto-modded so I can drive and enjoy it, radically customized into a convertible, or...
  6. John Stratton Hicky

    At what point does one say "screw it!" with cars?

    Sorry you’ve got potential bad news hanging over you. Not sure what else we can say, but since my wife just got bad news we’ve found out about some amazing progress made on the cancer fronts in recent years. Hope any bad news is tempered by hope in medical treatment. We know from experience that...
  7. John Stratton Hicky

    WANTED 1960/61/62 C-Body Convertible parts car

    I need the convertible sheet metal only from the rear passenger compartment decklid and passenger compartment inside surround facing for a convertible conversion project. Anyone have a wrecked 1960/1961/1962 Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth C-Body car for cannibalization? Parts books indicate the same...
  8. John Stratton Hicky

    For Sale Parting out 1963 Chrysler Newport convertible

    Thanks, but I think I've been able to find another car for my project. Seller hasn't confirmed my check has been cashed yet, but it should be a done deal.
  9. 1960 Desoto Adventurer 2-door

    1960 Desoto Adventurer 2-door

    Pretty original car, repainted once in 1978. Swivel seats, 383 engine.
  10. John Stratton Hicky

    For Sale Parting out 1963 Chrysler Newport convertible

    I'm looking for the windshield upper stainless steel, where the soft top mates to the windshield, as well as the rear deck boot well molding (with the cover snaps). Do you sill have either?
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