Guys, My '58 Scotsman is beyond embarrassing when it comes to climbing hills, and I have one on my street. It's first gear, hold your breath and pray no one is behind you. It's gotten progressively worse the more I drive it and I'm beginning to think maybe I should drop a Thunderbolt 283 (on an engine stand in my garage) I rebuilt, in it. I know it looses it's authenticity if I do that, but rebuilding my 185 six would be at least 2K with machining and parts. I do have a pair of GM engine-to-Studebaker-frame mounts in a parts box, but no transmission.
What kind of manual tranny did Studebaker use with that engine, and are they common enough to find? Buying one along with a bell housing and the cost of making the driveline fit would still be cheaper than a rebuild and I'd have a car that could fly up that hill! My Scotty already has a Dana 44 rear end.
Dang thing is, I just installed a new clutch and the OD works great. Waah! Any thoughts?
What kind of manual tranny did Studebaker use with that engine, and are they common enough to find? Buying one along with a bell housing and the cost of making the driveline fit would still be cheaper than a rebuild and I'd have a car that could fly up that hill! My Scotty already has a Dana 44 rear end.
Dang thing is, I just installed a new clutch and the OD works great. Waah! Any thoughts?
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