1930 Studebaker with Caddy V8

[lstude]

Did anyone notice this 1930 Studebaker with a 429 Cadillac V8?

It looks like it still has the stock front suspension, and maybe the stock rear end. It does look like it was converted to power hydraulic brakes, though.

It is quite pricy at $65,000 BIN.

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Leonard Shepherd, editor, The Commanding Leader, Central Virginia Chapter, http://centralvirginiachapter.org/

[mbstude]

A shame it is to me to see this car with that engine. It's got the right amount of cylinders, just not the right configuration. [V] Everything else looks stock. I wonder how much work it would be to stick the original straight 8 back in it. [8D]

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Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, Georgia
'59 Scotsman PU
'63 Daytona HT


http://mbstudebaker.blogspot.com/

[mbstude]

A shame it is to me to see this car with that engine. It's got the right amount of cylinders, just not the right configuration. [V] Everything else looks stock. I wonder how much work it would be to stick the original straight 8 back in it. [8D]

___________________________________________

Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, Georgia
'59 Scotsman PU
'63 Daytona HT


http://mbstudebaker.blogspot.com/

[lstude]

quote: A shame it is to me to see this car with that engine. It's got the right amount of cylinders, just not the right configuration. Everything else looks stock. I wonder how much work it would be to stick the original straight 8 back in it.

I agree, Matthew. Maybe if this guy had gone all the way with all modern suspension and rear and A/C, this could be a great vehicle to haul people to car shows, but I wouldn't think it would be very roadable the way it is.


Leonard Shepherd, editor, The Commanding Leader, Central Virginia Chapter, http://centralvirginiachapter.org/

[lstude]

quote: A shame it is to me to see this car with that engine. It's got the right amount of cylinders, just not the right configuration. Everything else looks stock. I wonder how much work it would be to stick the original straight 8 back in it.

I agree, Matthew. Maybe if this guy had gone all the way with all modern suspension and rear and A/C, this could be a great vehicle to haul people to car shows, but I wouldn't think it would be very roadable the way it is.


Leonard Shepherd, editor, The Commanding Leader, Central Virginia Chapter, http://centralvirginiachapter.org/

[56H-Y6]

Hi
An unfortunate fate for that car, the seller calls it a Limo but with the 156" wheelbase and that huge body, it started life as a hearse or ambulance. I'd be interested to see if the rear door is still functional. The FE President limousine was on a 135" wheelbase.

As for that powertrain, if the straight eight as beyond practical rebuild, installing a '48-'54 Packard straight eight would have been a more appropriate replacement. There are still many of those cars around that are realistically beyond restoration that might contribute their smooth rugged powertrains. When it comes to the sedans in those cars, one is better off to buy the best one that can be found for the price and just maintain it.
Steve

[56H-Y6]

Hi
An unfortunate fate for that car, the seller calls it a Limo but with the 156" wheelbase and that huge body, it started life as a hearse or ambulance. I'd be interested to see if the rear door is still functional. The FE President limousine was on a 135" wheelbase.

As for that powertrain, if the straight eight as beyond practical rebuild, installing a '48-'54 Packard straight eight would have been a more appropriate replacement. There are still many of those cars around that are realistically beyond restoration that might contribute their smooth rugged powertrains. When it comes to the sedans in those cars, one is better off to buy the best one that can be found for the price and just maintain it.
Steve

[FireHawk]

At least it isn't some little Honda 4 cylinder tubro =P



~ FireHawk

- 56 PowerHawk
- 01 Firebird TransAm WS6 Convertible

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[FireHawk]

At least it isn't some little Honda 4 cylinder tubro =P



~ FireHawk

- 56 PowerHawk
- 01 Firebird TransAm WS6 Convertible

- Ontario Canada!

[mbstude]

quote:As for that powertrain, if the straight eight as beyond practical rebuild, installing a '48-'54 Packard straight eight would have been a more appropriate replacement.

That would work.. I know this would be a stretch, but if going the Caddy route, why not an early '30's V16? [:0] A 'First Series' Studillac of sorts. [8D]

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Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, Georgia
'59 Scotsman PU
'63 Daytona HT


http://mbstudebaker.blogspot.com/

[mbstude]

quote:As for that powertrain, if the straight eight as beyond practical rebuild, installing a '48-'54 Packard straight eight would have been a more appropriate replacement.

That would work.. I know this would be a stretch, but if going the Caddy route, why not an early '30's V16? [:0] A 'First Series' Studillac of sorts. [8D]

__________________________________

Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, Georgia
'59 Scotsman PU
'63 Daytona HT


http://mbstudebaker.blogspot.com/