Well after several years of searching, I have aquired a Desoto conv. Its a 59 Firesweep. Not really my first choice, would much rather have a 57-58. But hey, its a start.
So here's some thoughts
1, restore it to its former self
2, resto-mod late model efi and the like
3, use it for a donor towards a 57-58 hardtop
PS, is a 59 Dodge 361 engine the same as the one thats in here now