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1957 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman – 392 ci V-8
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56D500boy
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. "

Looks like reserve price is $50K.

https://www.allcollectorcars.com/classic-car-auctions/vehicles/1957-...







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ronbo97
Posted 2021-07-23 12:52 PM (#613726 - in reply to #613721)
Subject: Re: 1957 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman – 392 ci V-8


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Powerflite
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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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.
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56D500boy
Posted 2021-07-23 1:56 PM (#613729 - in reply to #613726)
Subject: Re: 1957 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman – 392 ci V-8



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ronbo97 - 2021-07-23 9:52 AM
Interesting that they include a vehicle inspection report for a Chevy Impala.
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Huh.

I missed that.

68 Impala, no less



Edited by 56D500boy 2021-07-23 1:59 PM
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56D500boy
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.


To get this look?



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