DeSoto Parts

A guide on identifying early Chrysler, Dodge, and Desoto hemi engines. In this two part guide, you will learn how to identify these engines and some history on what has become a legendary engine for hot rodding and racing.

Learn how and where to identify early Dodge, Desoto and Chrysler Hemi's by their identification numbers. This guide is for most automobile, industrial and marine applications.

Tim M. is all about the classic, traditional hot rod style when it comes to his projects, he’s no stranger to knowing when modern parts mean better performance. Follow along as he adds a bit of modern technology to his Red Ram Hemi!

It's brutally fast, raw, and it's packed with one-off details that have never been seen before.

In this follow-up installment, Speedway Motors employee Tim M. continues his journey to revive his 241 Hemi destined for his '29 roadster build. We pick up as Tim prepares to drop his disassembled long block with a machine shop to be inspected.

Speedway Motors employee Tim M. has been chipping away steadily at his '29 roadster for awhile now. This time Tim tackles one of the big pieces, the long block rebuild of his 241 Red Ram Hemi.

This is the epic story of the Li'l Coffin show car. From Wichita used car lot to fame, glory, and a fire that almost ended it all, this old hot rod has had quite a life.

Tim Matthews has been collecting pieces for this hot rod for a long time. Here's the amazing story in his own words...

Follow along as our expert goes through his process for replacing the steel wire covers on his 1954 Dodge 241 with a set of Offenhauser Finned Wire Covers.

Learn how to make your own engine mounts. Follow Employee Tim as he builds custom motor mounts for putting a Red Ram 241 Hemi in his 29' Roadster.