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23/08/2016 11:07 am
Franklin Mint Desoto conversions
Over the years I've converted a number of Franklin Mint 1952 Desoto sedans into other body styles. The most recent is a convertible which I was able to do in a top up or top down version. Working with the opening features makes these diecasts a bit more work in a conversion but it can be done.
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Club coupe, convertible, all steel station wagon, stock Franklin Mint.
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John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
23/08/2016 11:24 am
John Q Great work like them all.
23/08/2016 11:48 am
Amazing!
23/08/2016 12:27 pm
John, your work is great! I have the 4 door Sedan. Do you still have conversion kits to make?
I would be interested in a convertible.
23/08/2016 1:27 pm
Love 'em all John. Of course the wagon certainly piques my interest
23/08/2016 1:51 pm
Outstanding work John. Thanks for posting.
Topic starter
23/08/2016 3:03 pm
Sorry, no kits on these one-off projects.
Here are some in production photos.
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And the station wagon.
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John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
Topic starter
24/08/2016 6:42 pm
Yes, first of the Mopar all steel four door wagons used by Dodge, Desoto, and Chrysler.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA