Parts Needed motor mount bracket

[royvaldez]

I have a 1951 champion starlight. I want to swap a 6 cylinder to a 289 stude motor. I am told that I need motor mount brackets from a 1953 - 1954 Commander. I do not know why I can not use from a 1951 - 1952 Commander. Anyway, I need motor mount brackets that attached to the frame. Anyone have a pair that I can purchase. Studebaker West did not have.

[lstude]

When I put the 289 engine in my 52 Commander I just used the same 52 motor mount brackets that were on the car. They worked fine.

Leonard Shepherd

http://leonardshepherd.com/

[lstude]

When I put the 289 engine in my 52 Commander I just used the same 52 motor mount brackets that were on the car. They worked fine.

Leonard Shepherd

http://leonardshepherd.com/

[StudeRich]

The '51 and '52 Commanders use the two part through bolted engine mounts, so the brackets for same have a large hole not like '53-'64 front engine mounts.

If you use the matching (expensive) 2 part engine mounts, you can use the '51-'52 frame brackets but you will also need '51 engine brackets.

Or you could use the complete setup from a '53-'64 Sedan.

Roy; you have the rare opportunity to use one of TWO factory engineered for Safety, Durability and anti Noise and Vibration Systems, to make a nice looking, correct bolt-in installation which you would never get with one of your Pontiacs or a Chevy. [^]

It is your money and your car, so you can chose one of them, or even to just "shade tree" it together taking advantage of the Engineering of neither. [V]

StudeRich -Studebakers Northwest Ferndale, WA

[StudeRich]

The '51 and '52 Commanders use the two part through bolted engine mounts, so the brackets for same have a large hole not like '53-'64 front engine mounts.

If you use the matching (expensive) 2 part engine mounts, you can use the '51-'52 frame brackets but you will also need '51 engine brackets.

Or you could use the complete setup from a '53-'64 Sedan.

Roy; you have the rare opportunity to use one of TWO factory engineered for Safety, Durability and anti Noise and Vibration Systems, to make a nice looking, correct bolt-in installation which you would never get with one of your Pontiacs or a Chevy. [^]

It is your money and your car, so you can chose one of them, or even to just "shade tree" it together taking advantage of the Engineering of neither. [V]

StudeRich -Studebakers Northwest Ferndale, WA

[lstude]

I just used a piece of metal with a hole in it under the motor mount bracket.



Leonard Shepherd

http://leonardshepherd.com/

[lstude]

I just used a piece of metal with a hole in it under the motor mount bracket.



Leonard Shepherd

http://leonardshepherd.com/

[Roscomacaw]

One thing about using the 51-52 style, ya sure don't hafta worry about the rubber breakin' loose from the metal like the later type front mounts!

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe

[Roscomacaw]

One thing about using the 51-52 style, ya sure don't hafta worry about the rubber breakin' loose from the metal like the later type front mounts!

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe

[royvaldez]

Ok. I have the upper brackets that connect to the motor. Now I need 1951 - 1952 Commander motor mount brackets that connect to the frame. Anyone out there have a pair. I was told that I can't use the 6 cylinder motor brackets that attach to the frame. Or does anyone out there have 1953- 1954 Commander brackets that attach to the frame.

[royvaldez]

Ok. I have the upper brackets that connect to the motor. Now I need 1951 - 1952 Commander motor mount brackets that connect to the frame. Anyone out there have a pair. I was told that I can't use the 6 cylinder motor brackets that attach to the frame. Or does anyone out there have 1953- 1954 Commander brackets that attach to the frame.

[sals54]

Roy,
I have a set of brackets for a 54 Commander, but I need to get about $3500 cuz they're still attached to the car.
I'll keep my eyes open for you, though.
Sal

[sals54]

Roy,
I have a set of brackets for a 54 Commander, but I need to get about $3500 cuz they're still attached to the car.
I'll keep my eyes open for you, though.
Sal

[royvaldez]

Thanks Sal. Let me know if you plan to attend any stude auctions or swap meet. Keep the Sude faith.

[royvaldez]

Thanks Sal. Let me know if you plan to attend any stude auctions or swap meet. Keep the Sude faith.