259 back into my 55 President Coupe

[glassfrog]

I have a 55 Pres that has a 318 Dodge installed by the previous owner. I have purchased a '62 259 V8 to make it Studebaker again. The installer of the 318 (butcher) took out the cross member and butchered the front motor supports. I am trying to source them in Florida but a question about the rear mounts. Is 1544970-1 the the correct part number? I have a feeling I will be sourcing some odds and ends that were missing or destroyed. Are there any members in Florida who may have some parts?

JC

[Roscomacaw]

Those are the right ones if you're using a later type Flight-o-matic transmission. Most vendors have those.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[Dick Steinkamp]

I think SASCO still has the front mounts. You'll have to grind off the rivets to take off the old ones then weld, bolt, or rivet the new ones on.

I assume you mean the PO took out the crossmember that mounts the bellhousing? I think I have an extra one of these that is yours for the shipping.

There is also a wing shaped crossmember under the front of the doors. Make sure that is in place.

Also, if the PO put in a one piece driveshaft, they may have cut or removed the driveshaft center support crossmember. This would be a ***** to replace and probably should be done with the body off the car. You will need this, however, if you use a stock, short tailshaft trans.

Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA

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[glassfrog]

Dick,
The crossmember that supports the center piece of the driveshaft is still there. I am missing the crossmember that supports the transmission. The transmission is an automatic. I appreciate your offer about the crossmember. How much would shipping be? I need the 4 bolts as well. I will look at the other crossmember.

JC

[glassfrog]

Dick,
The crossmember that supports the center piece of the driveshaft is still there. I am missing the crossmember that supports the transmission. The transmission is an automatic. I appreciate your offer about the crossmember. How much would shipping be? I need the 4 bolts as well. I will look at the other crossmember.

JC

[glassfrog]

The crossmember that is under the door is still there. I could send you pictures but I am not sure how to do it on the website.

JC