Are you using the Studey front suspension and steering gear?

We're planning to use the stock front suspension which is fully independent using a transverse leaf spring. We plan to add anti sway bar. I have ordered a Saab manual steering rack from a 78 model 99. I may use the steering column out of my 82 300CD.

My fabricator has used saab racks before and I have sweet memories of the steering feel on my old saab 99s that I had 25 years ago.

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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.[SIGPIC]

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

You sure have had many interesting cars in your lifetime, Tom.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

Studemaker Gathering in PHX This Weekend

Up your alley:

1963 STUDEBAKER CHAMP ( 1 OWNER )

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Thank you!

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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.[SIGPIC]

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

that's a nice truck. I like the champs very much. That one is pretty rust free as far as holes and would be cool treated the way I am mine, a mechanical restoration, interior restoration and leave the exterior looking like a barn find!

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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.[SIGPIC]

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

Today I took the hot rod studie engine down to Michael's shop so he can fabricate the mounts and install it in the chassis. after we unloaded it I took off the LF brake backing plate so I can see if the disc brake kit for a later studie will bolt up. All twelve bolts came undone with an ordinary 12" handle ratchet. All but one of the factory 1939 lock washers came off intact. The twelfth came off in two pieces. I dropped it off in Noblesville on the way home.

The bed is off and has been por 15 coated on the bottom. After wire brushing there are about ten small holes in it so he will weld them shut and paint the cargo area of the bed too. The outside will be left original with 74 years of patina.

We are hoping to use the later model truck three speed with overdrive transmission.

The chevy turbo 350 on the studie motor looks like it will require extensive modification of the floor to fit into the chassis.

They have almost finished boxing the entire rear of the frame.

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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.[SIGPIC]

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

I ordered 16 x 6" wheels over the weekend along with the spring u bolts and lower ubolt/shock mount for the rear end.

My Saab manual rack came today.

Looks like I'll be seeing Daw two on Friday. He is on a northern excursion to pick up parts.

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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.[SIGPIC]

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

When do you think it will be on the road?

I'm hoping yet this summer.

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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.[SIGPIC]

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

Inspiration!

1939 Studebaker Pickup Express Coupe L 5 - YouTube

Or a REO Speedwagon rat rod.

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OLD & RETIRED
_.... Don't mess with old farts - - age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bulls**t and brilliance only come with age and experience!____________
'96 E320
'79 450 SEL
'78 300 CD

^^^Like the moon discs!

The red studie is sweet! Mine will be finished sort of half way inbetween the reo and it. It will be stock on the outside but with original or semi gloss paint and will be upgraded in the engine and chassis and interior.

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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.[SIGPIC]

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

You guys are going to think I have lost my mind (prolly true) but I am back to putting the 617 turbo motor in the studie.

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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.[SIGPIC]

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