Art Morrison built chassis to suit C/K

[48skyliner]

I thought just about everyone on this forum would have seen my project by now - detailed photos are on my web site stilettoman.info

http://stilettoman.info/2015/07/1948-studebaker-restomod-skyline-drivetrain/

The Mustang is shown in some detail in this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BnegsrbB8s

For those who live in Middle Earth, the J30 is a Nissan Leopard with left hand drive. The Skyline rear suspension was perfect for the 48 Champion, whereas the J30 rear suspension is about 1.5 inches wider, and fit the Mustang perfectly. Both cars are fitted with Nissan OEM wheels.

[Pat Dilling]

Thanks for sharing, a very impressive build.

[SScopelli]

I thought just about everyone on this forum would have seen my project by now - detailed photos are on my web site stilettoman.info

http://stilettoman.info/2015/07/1948-studebaker-restomod-skyline-drivetrain/

The Mustang is shown in some detail in this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BnegsrbB8s

For those who live in Middle Earth, the J30 is a Nissan Leopard with left hand drive. The Skyline rear suspension was perfect for the 48 Champion, whereas the J30 rear suspension is about 1.5 inches wider, and fit the Mustang perfectly. Both cars are fitted with Nissan OEM wheels.

I dig the Studebaker ownership...

[packardHawk58]

Am reckons it would be 7K to replicate this frame now.
Ben very impressive reconstruction of a 48 Convertible with upgraded drivetrain!
What year Nissan is the independent rearend out of? We have Skylines out here so it might be a cheaper alternative to AM links.
I wont be pumping out more than 400 hp with Studie engine.

[48skyliner]

My 48 is actually a Starlight Coupe. I used an R33 rear suspension, which would be mid 90's production. The two R32 front clips I bought had hydraulic lines to the rear for the rear steering, but the R33 had electric rear steer. I assume the R34 had the same electric rear steer. I think the rear brakes are the same, but the R33 had slightly larger front brakes. With either rear suspension, you would want to delete the rear steer. I recall from my searches that someone in Oz sells a piece that looks exactly like what we built, that deletes all the mechanism and just becomes a rear toe adjustment.

If you have any questions about the technical aspects or parts sources, I recommend the Skylines Australia forum. That is the source I use for info - they have been helpful, and conveniently they seem to speak English. Someone on that forum can give the info on R32/33/34 rear suspension specs. I think they are the same width, but the GTR (all wheel drive) may be different.

Cannot tell from your posting, but if you have not yet obtained the front suspension and steering parts, you might take a close look at a Toyota Soarer front end if you find one in the salvage yard. I have no idea if there would be a problem with the oil pan.

[t walgamuth]

Steve, nice work on that trunk pan!
I still have to buy the triangulated 4 link bars from Art.
This is why I wanted to see a chassis rolling so I can get some idea what I need.

Bob, thanks for the link to Nelson Motorsport that is a really informative series of build photos.
I was surprised that a couple of chassis/projects appeared so quickly considering what he charges for this frame. How many made does anybody know?

Thanks Dick, I did buy the project from Keith with the help of Mike O'Handley doing the hard work for me on the deal.
I like the way you can drive down the road with no hood, doors and registration and not worry about being pinged by the coppers! Out here you couldn't go 20ft without being hauled into the slammer. Got to move to the US!

Rick, thanks for the photos, just what I needed to see.
I am doing a Hardtop body shell like yours, could I PM you with some questions?
Not going over the top with late model chev power like you guys, just a blown Studie engine with a o/drive trans.

Thanks! The US is still a great place to live despite what some would have you believe.