I've been looking at some '50 - '53 Chryslers, Dodges and DeSotos for a project. I was wondering if anyone out there has a project going with any of these cars. I really love the 48 DeSoto coupes. I'm also wondering if parts for these cars are hard to find. Anyone chopped one these? Any pics, advices, etc., would be greatly appreciated Thanks! Gary
Here's a thread that I started on mine. 53 Dodge Meadowbrook Special. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142342 By the way bodyslyle years on all Mopars are 46-48, 49-52 and 53-54. Here's a pic or two of mine.
a buddy of mine has 2 '49 desotos; one is a carry-all, 2 '49 dodge coronets and 2 '52 plymouths......cheeep. my '53 plymouth; for sale;
My neighbor has a '41 Chrysler limo that's he has been working on for several years. It's painted and drivable now. He used an Aspen front clip and small block Mopar if I remember right. It looks like a bigger 4 door sedan, not any stretched thing. I wish I had some pictures as it looks right and sits right and has lots of room inside. Tom
Buy my Chrysler! Its a great solid car, seriously think about it. I dont even remember what price I have listed but its not that anymore. PM me and we'll chat.
Here's my dad's '54 project. The og engine has been bored and stroked. Parts are real easy to get around here! http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/ckometz/IMG_0056.jpg http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/ckometz/IMG_0057.jpg http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/ckometz/IMG_0058.jpg
This is our 1947 Desoto Business Coupe. It is pro streeted, and tubbed. Runs an 80's firebird/camaro front clip. Has a four link suspension in the rear. The frame is all built at home, this car is totally home built by my dad. The engine is a 340 dodge, dyers 6-71 supercharger. The colour is a custom mix, with ghost flames.
Here's My 50 Coronet 2 Door (sold It), Also Met A Guy At The Turlock Swap With A 48 Plymouth Coupe F.s. Sitting In A Barn For $1500 (in California Though) Totally Complete And Unmolested. Also F.s. At Turlock Was A 48 Desoto Coupe With A Buick 350 That Was Ready To Go For $8500/bo (pretty Nice Car) No Number On That One Though
Hi Gary, here is a pic of my 48 Chrys Coupe, it,s obviously still under construction. It has a Canadian Big Block Flattie 230 under the hood, with a 3psd standard trans and a 4.10 diff. My plan is to put a 3.54 rear end in from a partscar I have and possibly a bigger 6 when this one dies, so far it is a good running engine with good oil pressure and decent compression. Would like to find an OD trans for it. I do own a M6 trans (clunkomatic) and a fluid drive, but don't think I want to change it back to that. Would like to put in a 251 ci flattie someday, with shaved head, ported and dual carbs and exhaust. It would be a bit of a hot rod that way. At the moment I am doing bodywork, will probably epoxy prime the entire car and rive it like that for a while, kind the rat rod look.Old mopars are great....48Chryscoupe
Geez, lot's of great cars. Thanks for all of the pics. Shawdow, love the chop on your car. Great lines. And, my Canadian friend, love that maroon coupe. The 46-48 years really grab me. I had a chance on ebay to pick up a very nice (at least in pics) 48 DeSoto coupe. It went for $1,600. It was in California. Kind of a long trek from Maryland so I let it go. Especially love the grill and the way the hood sits on the fenders. Looks like it may be a bitch to work on the motor though. Gary
By the way, just out of curiosity, how hard is it to find an early Hemi? This must be a very stupid question...like impossible I guess. Seems to me these cars are screaming for one.
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