George
Sounds like you have the fabricating & machining capability. And you've got
the right engine for the fuel your going to use. Can't wait to see it up and
running.
John Beckett, LSR #79
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Mitchell" <americanpartner@yahoo.com>
To: "John Beckett" <landspeedracer@email.msn.com>; "george mitchell"
<americanpartnerinrussia@erols.com>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: DeSoto
> I look at it this way John, The pistons and rods are
> a given aftermarket purchase. I'm going to run blown
> injected methanol with some pop -- that is an high
> dollar piston even for a chevy. The crank will be a
> facory grind-- very strong. I'll gringd up a main cap
> girdle or cross bolt the stock caps. Gotta run a good
> valve and spring combination on either .The rockers
> are useable with some modifications.Rocker stands can
> be used or billet ones can be made if they become a
> weak link. Things like copper head gaskets ,main studs
> , and timing covers are all available aftermarket
> /new.I think it is do-able . My concern is getting
> some spare stuff to play with and experiment on. I
> have been hunting on the web and some of the responses
> and resources given by those on the list have given me
> some great leads.So far I have two desotos (for D)and
> one dodge (for E) but I would like to find maybe one
> more of each.
> Just think how easy it will be to change the plugs !!
> George in DC
>
>
> --- John Beckett <landspeedracer@email.msn.com> wrote:
> > I think running a DeSoto is way cool. I would if I
> > could. The really big
> > decision is how deep are your pockets.
> >
> > John Beckett, LSR #79
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Dick J" <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
> > To: "Skip Higginbotham" <saltrat@pro-blend.com>;
> > "george mitchell"
> > <americanpartnerinrussia@erols.com>;
> > <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 3:38 PM
> > Subject: Re: Intro
> >
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- Skip Higginbotham <saltrat@pro-blend.com>
> > > wrote:
> > > I just
> > > > think that parts for the De
> > > > Soto are going to be hard to find and then find
> > > > again later.
> > > > I may well be wrong on this. What does
> > > > everybody else think?
> > >
> > >
> > > I race hemis and flatheads because I luv 'em.
> > > But, I'd be the first to tell you that you could
> > > buy a whole truckload of good stuff for a Chev SB
> > > quicker and cheaper than you could find one
> > > needed piece for those good ol' hemis. Put it
> > > this way, what Desoto part can you find listed in
> > > the Summit catalog???? Oh, those old hemi parts
> > > are out there, and there are even places that
> > > specialize in them, but they're about ten
> > > thousand to one out-numbered by Chevy sources.
> > > Hey, if the starter on your Chev SB goes out, you
> > > can get a replacement on Sunday morning at Trac
> > > Auto on the way from the motel to the track at
> > > Maxton - try that with a Desoto! (I sure hope
> > > you build the Desoto though.)
> > >
> > > =====
> > > .............................
> > > ..........Dick J.............
> > > ......(In East Texas)........
> > > ....FX/GMR SC/P250-2........
> > > .....Shelby 427 Cobra.......
> > > .Hemis and Flatheads Forever.
> > > .............................
> > > Do You Yahoo!?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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