Re: [FWDLK] A THOUGHT TO PONDER....

[William Huff <wbh@xxxxxxxxx>]

My thoughts about my 58 DeSoto Firesweep.  It is a 4 door sedan, so
not such a desirable classic as the 2 door hardtops, but I like it, and I
especially like the 58 paint/chrome scheme.

My intent is to replace the 350 B block and the iron Torqueflite with a
stroker 500 ci and a 727 push button.  Engine painted as
original.  The body and trim pieces are pretty solid, so a little
body work and repaint the original white over metallic green (done by me,
so probably not show quality).  Have the interior redone as original
with a little more support in the bench seats.  Upgrade the brakes
to front disks with AAJ and 60s era rear drums.  Rebuild the front
end, add HD shocks.  Maybe send the power steering box off to get it
rebuilt with a tighter ratio and harder feel.  Some bigger tires,
maybe  16" rims, no larger.

I think it will make a neat, unusual and very comfortable cruiser that
will kick some butt if needed.

Just my ideas for the old girl.

Bill Huff




.  At 9/19/200703:11 PM, Bill Amberger wrote:
> Hi gang. Gotta question and
> wondered what y'all thought about this. It's concerning the future plans
> for my 57 Dodge
>  
> I've pretty much decided if I keep it, that I not restore it, but keep it
> pretty much as it is. The body is presentable as-is, mechanically OK,
> would like to upgrade the brakes, interior is pretty much as it was new,
> except the seat bottom needs fixed. Maybe someday replace the rockers,
> fenders (which I already have) and general upgrades.
>  
> There's just something about the car being in it's pretty much
> original state, and has drawn much attention that way. Being a 4 door
> sedan and not a body style desirous of most, I thought it would be
> suitable to leave it status-quo. 
>  
> Your thoughts about restoring/not restoring, perhaps
> "restification" is the world I'm looking for. 
>  
>  
> Bill The Magnumguy
>  
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