My '64 Daytona convertible - opinions please

[cruiser]

I feel like my previous post hijacked the real Topic . Sorry . With that beautiful

1964 Daytona Convertible , just go ahead and do the engine as either a standard

289 or as an R1 version , whichever to you is to your liking and cheque book !

And Brian , your Red '64 R1 Convertible in post # 20 looks just as beautiful as

the car which is the 'subject' of this "thread" . Well done to both you guys .

CRUISER

[lube_sales]

You are getting a lot of great advise here. Here is my experience, I have a 63 GT Hawk, after I purchased it found my self in the same situation, needed a rebuilt engine badly. WE in our area are blessed with a life long Studebaker expert, He understands I enjoy performance, so he built me a R1 clone engine. with the exception of the cast iron headers I purchased from Studebaker International, it looks like the stock Studebaker 289, but performs fantastic. Timing is/was an issue I run 91 premium (No ethanol here in Canada in our 91) and Octane Boost. The timing is still a bit hot BUT I love the performance. There are NO stock Ford 289 or GM 283 or very many 350's that can beat me in a race> I surprise many other classic car hot shots. Its fun, my vote - Go for it - Have fun - Show the road Studebaker performance.