48 Land Cruiser Build.

[doug]

Workmanship looks first class. You have some better equipment available that most of us have.

[Corvanti]

lookin' good!!!

[Peanut]

Why can't I see the pictures in the latest posts on this thread? Problem with the new forum host? I already tried refreshing the page.

[63avanti.]

Nice looking studebaker! Defianately digging the air ride suspension as I have had my fair share of mini trucks that layed frame and body..

Looking forward to seeing more progress pictures!

[Lamar]

If that's 2 guys that don't have a clue I can't wait to see the work you do when you get it figured out. Beautiful job. Lamar

[Peanut]

Any progress to report on this build?

[carothersbs]

CAME TO MY SENSES AND DECIDED TO PUT A 289 in this 48 picking up the motor next weekend

[LeoH]

Excellent!! I was concerned between the body damage, your engine issues, you getting a Scout and dropping your membership in the club that you were not able to keep working on the Land Cruiser. I'm so happy to hear you're still working on getting the '48 running, no matter what the powerplant!! I'm working on getting this truck running.

It's a '52 2R17A, 2 ton, 195" wb. If it's possible, I'm going to see about lopping off about 4 or 5' off the butt and just moving the existing tailplate up. The plan is, get it running and stopping and redo the bed and slap on a coat of clearcoat over the oxide. Fingers crossed, it's coming along ok.

[carothersbs]

Got quoted for the 289 rebuild got one quote for 3000 and one for 4200!

Is the 289 really worth the price tag to rebuild?

[LeoH]

Those are the prices I've heard mentioned more than once. I guess if you know people, or have access to the engine rebuilding process it's cheaper.

s it the one for sale in Sun Valley?