desoto and chrysler hemi's
 

Hey guy's new here and wondering if anyone knows the value of the old 50's style hemi's? my dad has a 53 desoto fire dome 333 hemi good runner,and a 57 392 hemi (locked up) with a stick set up behind it and a cast iron high rise intake single 4bbl! Any input would be very helpful! If you can help me please let me know!
Thanks for your time!

RE: desoto and chrysler hemi's
 

Greetings to All, The DeSoto will be a 276 ci engine. Not sure where you saw a '333' number. The demand for early DeSoto engines is low, due to lack of hot-rod parts availability. If someone offers more than $300 take it.
The 392 is a keeper even if frozen, hopefully no cracked cyl walls. These days a decent 392 core should bring about $1500-$2000. If you want to take the time to strip it andhot tank everything you could piece it out and make even more. How much is your time worth? The 'hi-rise' you mention is just the way Chrysler did things back in the 'old' days. Best engineering on the planet!!

Happy Motoring