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Last edited by Pop's Chariot; 10-02-2015, 09:05 AM."Fords are cars Studebakers are Automobiles" -Jerry Washburn -
Last edited by hausdok; 08-04-2015, 01:36 PM."Fords are cars Studebakers are Automobiles" -Jerry Washburn
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very cool thanks for the kind words. this is more or less my "dial in engine" i dont expect it to "live" to aweful long its a 50 car engine been rebuilt a few times. .060 over cast pistons .030 under crank everything is fresh but it does have Wiped out lifter bores whomever did the machine work shouldnt have. But im gonna go with it for now. what ive done is replace the valve guides with ones i machined for teflon stem seals to try to contain the oil hurricane thats happening in the lifter valley due to the shot lifter bores. i also fitted it with SS Ex. valves and nos intakes. I didnt Hard seat the block as i would have liked, I figured dont waste the time on this block. Also added an Alum. Cam gear. so most of my Modifications are removeable for another block (last weekend i picked up a service replacement Crate nos 1955 185" ci) so im not overly concerned with longevitey on this eng. since i just got the best Champion motor i could want to start with for a build. this motor may suprise me and last a while so long as i try to keep boost reasonable."Fords are cars Studebakers are Automobiles" -Jerry Washburn
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KURTRUK
(read it backwards)
Nothing is politically right which is morally wrong. -A. Lincoln
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When that thing is out of the shop it will get tons of attention anywhere it goes. Maybe you will develop some useful info for us less talented folks."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickup
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Regarding the brakes that was the first thing i had to do. This truck was last touched in 76 and is the most totally worn out stude i have ever seen but also totally Rust Free!!Because it was 100% all there including the 4 hubcaps i wanted to keep her all stock (That didn't last long). So first i did the brakes 90% went in the trash as unsavable all 4 drums were shot, self adj. pieces were shot. So i went to Studebakers West in redwood city and was able to get all the brake pieces (very interesting self Adj. brakes on these trucks). but still no drums. I came across an article about useing 76 Chevrolet rear truck drums on all 4 and machining the factory hubs to fit. so some machining and 20 new studs and lug nuts later the brakes are All new and work really really well. with getting her running and out on the road my driveway Tbones into a 55 mph trucking route that never sleeps. i discovered quickly that this truck is very underpowered. So im not looking to race at bonnievile i just want to get to 55mph a little sooner.Last edited by Pop's Chariot; 05-15-2015, 08:31 AM."Fords are cars Studebakers are Automobiles" -Jerry Washburn
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a few more pictures
Im sure not the first Studebaker truck to be a Dwarf goat shelter. Also Bolting in the Stock Dana 41 I rebuilt with new brakes and 76 Chevy truck drum modification note Lever shocks this truck is early production 49. Then some shots of the 185" Crate motor I just picked up (Just as Studebaker nailed it together) Amazing you can still find things like this it just blows my mind.
Last edited by Pop's Chariot; 05-12-2015, 10:24 AM."Fords are cars Studebakers are Automobiles" -Jerry Washburn
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Pic's again
So Im getting the engine bay freshened up looking much better now.
Oliver tractor green from Tractor supply it was too cheap to pass up.
I have a thing for Green trucks. The Brand X C.O.E. is my 52 all original with a 235 6cyl
His name is Mr. Pickles also my dwarf goats and my rescue pooch Roxie looking on
Oh and my planed dash layout using a glove box door I am reluctant to cut the dash but I think it will look good and be easy to monitor the important vital signs.
Last edited by Pop's Chariot; 05-12-2015, 10:23 AM."Fords are cars Studebakers are Automobiles" -Jerry Washburn
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Last edited by Pop's Chariot; 05-12-2015, 10:23 AM."Fords are cars Studebakers are Automobiles" -Jerry Washburn
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