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Last seen: February 5, 2022 7:53 am
@john-cailey Don't think I've seen a Hemi attached to a 700-R4. That's interesting. Vern
@regisbodnar Yes, the the 383 is lighter at 620 pounds. Here's the weight on hemi's. Chrysler 392 Hemi 740 DeSoto 276-341 Poly V8 675 ...
@jdabbey Chrysler cars are known for their mushy suspensions. Being an old fart I kind of like mushy. Leave the stiff, sporty suspensions to the Musta...
That's a beauty! Love the color combination. I agree you will need better brakes with that 383. My last two old vehicles had 4-wheel discs. I think th...
Nice old car. I have a 1930 or 31 business coupe. Good luck with it.
I know you will be happy to drive it finally. It's a beauty!
@regisbodnar Regis, very nice DeSoto. I like what you have done to the car. What is your timeframe for getting it on the road?
Thanks Jim, the original look is what I am going for since I love the look and style of the car. Vern
Double post. Sorry.
I like it! Very nice.
The Holley Sniper FI was on the car when I bought it. I don't know much about it since I have not driven the car yet. My son in Florida has driven the...
Yes, it is a resto-mod. The car is in Florida only temporarily. Plans are to transport it to my home in New Hampshire as soon as I can arrange transpo...
My 1930 DeSoto has a crate 350 Chevy engine with Holley Fuel Injection, 400 Turbo Automatic transmission, and an S-10 4x4 rear end. It has a Heidt's I...