Posted 2021-07-23 11:03 AM (#613721) Subject: 1957 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman – 392 ci V-8
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Looks good but the engine swap is confusing to me because they taut the "originality" of the car:
"1957 De Soto Fireflite Sportsman This 1957 De Soto Fireflight Sportsman two door hard top has been meticulously stored and pampered over the last 60+ years. They say they’re only original once, the exterior and interior presents extremely well for being in original condition. "
Posted 2021-07-23 1:53 PM (#613728 - in reply to #613721) Subject: Re: 1957 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman – 392 ci V-8
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That's because these guys are professionals!
My fix for the non-standard engine would be to swap truck valve covers onto it and cut & lengthen out DeSoto wire covers to mount to it. Y voilá, a DeSoto appropriate engine with more power & ready for aluminum heads to be mounted to it.
Posted 2021-07-23 2:02 PM (#613730 - in reply to #613728) Subject: Re: 1957 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman – 392 ci V-8
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Powerflite - 2021-07-23 10:53 AM
That's because these guys are professionals!
My fix for the non-standard engine would be to swap truck valve covers onto it and cut & lengthen out DeSoto wire covers to mount to it. Y voilá, a DeSoto appropriate engine with more power & ready for aluminum heads to be mounted to it.