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Brent is correct. 350 was a sweep-only engine. It's easily figured by checking the stamping, if it's a flite, it's a 361, will be stamped L361 and will be a 4bbl. If it's a 350 it was swapped. Also send a pic of the nose, firedome and higher are 126in wb and use Chrysler fenders (dont bother telling me they're not actually Chrysler) and the sweep uses dodge fenders due to the shorter wheelbase. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Brent Burger <cgico@xxxxxxxxxxx> Date: 10/14/18 1:29 AM (GMT-05:00) To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 1958 DeSoto Firefllite 2drht with special trim Are you sure this isn’t a Firesweep ? The 350 was not available in anything but the ‘Sweep. Torqueflite was standard equipment on the Fireflite and I *believe* the Powerflite unavailable (?) On the other points, the sweep insert trim was part of a Spring Special trim group. The package included this side sweep insert, vertical ribs on the decklid, and stainless rocker mouldings. It may have also included the roof mouldings, but these were available before the Spring Special package was offered. Also of note, each of the parts of the package were available individually and it is un- common to find all three on the same car. Value would vary, based on what model it is, and how original the car is. Fireflite coupes are very rare and there is a lot more demand for them than the Dodge-based Firesweep. Regardless, a black coupe with Spring Special trim would be a real sexy car in any series and sure to command good money. Burger =============
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