My buddy called me yesterday and told me about this:
Studebaker : Champ standard in Studebaker | eBay Motors
Fun! I'd be interested if not for the truck I already have.
My race car fabricator called and said the ford rear end is under the 39 stude CE now along with the Koni shocks. Says it looks like it grew there (or words to that effect).
Next thing I need to figure out is the front brakes.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.