DeSoto crank

[Aspen500]

Sorry, not an f-body part wanted. A guy I know is looking for a good crankshaft for an early '50's DeSoto 276 or 291 Hemi, Must be a Desoto hemi (not Dodge or Chrysler). The Desoto crank seems to be made from unobtainium so far.....
Any leads or sources anyone knows about, let me know. Thanks!

 

[Jack Meoff]

Might be worth a call...
http://grabvintagecarparts.com/grabs/v/desoto-crankshaft

 

[Aspen500]

Thanks, I'll let him know. He's building a "Tall T" Model T street rod and wants to use the 291 Hemi in it. Kind of cool because he's a Ford guy that bleeds Ford blue, lol! Most everything else for the engine is usable, except the crank (beyond reasonable economic repair).

 

[newmexguy]

Hemmings Motor News.

 

[d5667]

Have a complete 331 if interested

 

[Aspen500]

Thanks! He found one that was salvageable with only a .010/.010 machining a couple months back.

 

[d5667]

Thanks! He found one that was salvageable with only a .010/.010 machining a couple months back.

Great! Thanks for the reply