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21-08-22, 11:09
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Aussie DeSoto Ute
Have just procured a 1941? DeSoto Ute.
Any info, pics, direction re their service would be greatly appreciated. Seems to be in that 'not quite desert yellow' that I remember Bob Shutze has a wagon in. Standing by to be enlightened ... IMG_4741.JPG IMG_4745.JPG
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21-08-22, 12:27
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Dave!!!
Nothing enlightening from me.
But Nice find!!!  Looks like it may have got a little warm in the bushfires... ??? Any more pictures. Does it have a donk?
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21-08-22, 12:43
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If they have the same rear canopy bows as Ford, Dodge and International utes in Aussie service I can help you out with plans on them.
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22-08-22, 13:24
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Not Cooked
Thanks Jack - no bows supplied, so not sure what went on back: that's where photos or other info are needed.
Thanks Tony - came from near BBay. Is not burnt: was painted in an oily black something that has served to preserve it. Guy I bought it off pressure washed most of it off to reveal the yellow. All the shiny(ish) trim came with it - hence my interest to see how/where it was used in WW2. Has a donk - seemed to have had a resto started: some parts cleaned up and repainted, others still detached but all there (glass, column, inner guards etc.) chain still on block ready to remove. IMG_4738.JPG IMG_4740.JPG IMG_4742.JPG IMG_4743.JPG IMG_4744.JPG
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22-08-22, 16:37
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Incredibly rare
Dave,
You have acquired a very rare vehicle in Australian service. My records indicate only a small number of De Soto 12 cwt utilities (with P12-prefix chassis numbers) utilities in AMF service and only one in RAN service (in 1945). There were also a couple of sedan cars. Of course, I may not have found records of all those used by the three Australian services, but I doubt I missed very many. When you find a chassis number, please post it here. ** corrected as per Tony's post see below *** Mike Last edited by Mike Cecil; 23-08-22 at 02:15.
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23-08-22, 00:29
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Ahh, so you got that! That listing was up for only a couple of hours before disappearing. Didn't think it would last long at that price.
Well done! Mike, not a P12, it's an "SP11 12cwt GS Van". Built as a Plymouth chassis, but badged as a De Soto, hence the "SP11". Be interested to see if the engine number is prefixed SP, or just P. Should be a Canadian 25" engine of 218ci. If your concerned about the paint, Florite in Sydney have the right shade and gloss level for Australian "Light Stone N" (or Khaki Green J, if you prefer), after some great work by an enthusiastic researcher. Last edited by Tony Smith; 23-08-22 at 00:36.
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