Early hemis is are getting popular with the ( I hate this word) ratrod movement.
I’d also consider a flathead six Chrysler or v8 Ford, or a nailhead Buick.
Old hemis were always popular.
I like the idea that there being used. I really think its neat what they create with those engines. They are car enthusiast and its neat seeing the younger generation getting involved.
i pulled this out of a barn/job/cleanoutEarly hemis is are getting popular with the ( I hate this word) ratrod movement.
I’d also consider a flathead six Chrysler or v8 Ford, or a nailhead Buick.
Seen that myself they're doing a good job of hiding what's really under the coversThere's a local guy who put 409 valve covers on an LS motor.
.....until you notice there's no distributor !Seen that myself they're doing a good job of hiding what's really under the covers
I have a DeSoto hemi on my bench.....got it before I got my driver's licence, that would be 1982.....maby some day it will get built
Been hauling this one from home to home since I was 16 thinking I'd put it in something sooner or later.... that's 41 friggin years now! LOL
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Desoto hemis are the least popular of the first gen engines, very little speed parts out there for them and just as pricey if not more to rebuild. But still a hemi nonetheless.