Anyone familiar with Desoto's?

[varlo]

I found one on cl and think it would be pretty cool. Flathead 6 which scares the crap out of me and fluid drive transmission. The whole car is there and not rotted. I can get it cheap but im just wondering what you guys think. Im a broke college student but I feel that hopping on this deal is worth it and can have it for years. its a 49 coupe by the way. Im also a little leery because it's in ct and im on long island.

 

[bpwordman]

I believe there is a lot of info I can help you with regarding the old Desoto;but first-whether or not to buy:1)Do I want an old car like this?2)What do I want-resto,rat rod,gasser,street rod?3)Do I have a place to keep a long term project?Answer these for yourself before 'a deal' becomes 'a nightmare'.Holler back-BPWordman

 

[stoke]

I took a 47 Desoto convertible in worse shape,into a daily driver. THere are parts out there you just have look a little. The flathead head six with fluid drive is no speed wagon. That is why I replaced mine with a 68 Plymouth 318, with a 904. Check out Desoto.org the National Desoto Club. They helped me out a lot with parts and info. The cool thing is when you get it done you will be driving something that is different for sure

 

[varlo]

Thanks stoke I appreciate the guidance. I mean the flathead 6 would be cool for sure. But I am really interested in the process you went through with swapping it to a 318/904 combo. If you don't mind email me post it on this thread or pm me. If you had any pics of the 47 that would be cool to.

 

[stoke]

I will post some pics as soon as I figure out how to do so. If you go to Desoto.org and click on members cars, mine is the red convertible

 

[chryslerfat]

Just make sure you dont get over your head. The old mopars dont bring what a Ford coupe will. I have have a 51 Plymouth business coupe (3 window ) and found the money isnt there for resale. I am currently building a 41 Chrysler ( 3 window ) business coupe and I think that one finished will be worth a little more but dont plan to sell.