How much trouble would it be to put a 1959 2dr. wagon on to a 1953 Studebaker Starlight frame.
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quote:Originally posted by bridgegaurd
How much trouble would it be to put a 1959 2dr. wagon on to a 1953 Studebaker Starlight frame.
Pretty darn hard, different wheelbase and body mounts for a start and why would you want to ?
JDP Maryland
JDP Maryland
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It is not that difficult to swap chassis in cars. Most of the time it is just a wheel base ajustment, done by shortening the frame. Lengthening a frame is a little more difficult and not very practical. I am not familier with the wheel base of 59 wagon, but I doubt it is longer than the 120 1/2" 53 frame. I might be something you should leave to a reputable Street Rod Shop.
Good Roads
Brian
Brian Woods
woodysrods@shaw.ca
1946 M Series (Shop Truck)
Brian Woods
woodysrods@shaw.ca
1946 M Series (Shop Truck)
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quote:Originally posted by bridgegaurd
How much trouble
Chris Dresbach. South Bend, In.
1940 Champion two door.
Parts of the 1952 Model N prototype.
1963 Prototype cart built by Studebaker.Chris Dresbach
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quote:Originally posted by JDP
quote:Originally posted by bridgegaurd
How much trouble would it be to put a 1959 2dr. wagon on to a 1953 Studebaker Starlight frame.
JDP Maryland
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It might be as easy to put a Fatman kit (or similar one of the similar units) on the '59 frame and go for it from there. Sounds like a great project. That Caddy in a Lark Wagon sounds so cool. Good luck with the project.
Joe Roberts
'61 R1 Champ
'65 Cruiser
Editor of "The Down Easterner"
Eastern North Carolina ChapterJoe Roberts
'61 R1 Champ
'65 Cruiser
Eastern North Carolina Chapter
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quote:Originally posted by candbstudebakers
WHY???
Candbstudebakers
Castro Valley,
California
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Rather work on the chassis than all those other things[xx(]
Good Roads
Brian
Brian Woods
woodysrods@shaw.ca
1946 M Series (Shop Truck)
Brian Woods
woodysrods@shaw.ca
1946 M Series (Shop Truck)
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