Thread: 40 Studebaker street rod

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Welcome to CHR! It definitely sounds like you are up to the task and you definitely have a car that you don't see very often.

Thanks to all for the words and advice. After inspecting the car for a while, I've decided my best route may be a frame swap using a 68-72 GM A body frame. It would need modification for sure, but many of the dimensions are very close. It would need to be shortened 1-1/2" to establish a wheelbase. The stude says 110, but looks more like 111 or so. This would give me the proper mounting for the Olds drivetrain I plan to use. The stude frame is both a perimeter and an x frame, and the x could always be grafted back on for more rigidity. I would like to find a complete junker so I can also salvage parts like brake and throttle linkages as well as some wiring and the fuel system, e brake, etc. If anyone knows of one for sale in the N Fl. or S Ga. area, let me know. Thanks, and let me know what you think. Always on the hunt for good advice and personal experience.