Projects 51 Studebaker business coupe to South East Gasser rules.

A close up of the front suspension.

 

Another angle. The fire wall is not bolted in yet.

 

WHAT ABOUT A LITTLE INFO ON THE MECHANICALS.
YOU MAY HAVE ALREADY TOLD US AND I HAVE HAD A "BRAIN FART"

 

I don't have any details on the engine david found it used. I think it's a 388. What else are you needing to know.

 

WHAT KIND OF TRANS

 

4speed according to the picture. Gary

 

Oh yes definitely a 4 speed (it's a man car) I think it is a super t 10. David had an old NASCAR that was destroyed in the big fire a few years ago this trans was in it. Here's a link to the story about the fire a few years ago.
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/news/hobby-news/studebaker-collector-loses-50-cars-in-fire

 

I KNEW IT WAS A MANUAL TRANS I JUST WONDERED WHAT KIND

 

I think it's a t 10 I get muncy's and t 10 confused.

 

What type of balancer is on the motor? I'm looking for a high performance one that is smaller.

 

It looks like a T10 the way the bottom of the side cover has a curve to it.

 

Thanks

 

Probably a Richmond Super T10, for the engine's sake, I hope its a 2.64 or 2.88 low model, not the dreaded 2.20 low version. Pretty sure all the Borg Warner built Super T10's (prior to Richmond's ownership), were cast iron.

 

I think it's just a stock Balancer I don't know anything about the engine. He just brought it to me when I was building the chassis. I don't run a balancer on mine because it hits my cam driven fuel pump, but it's balanced right. I just have an aluminum wheel bolted to a hub to set the timing.

 

I like those valve covers.

 

I think they are old cal customs not sure.

 

They look like the Weiand ones I've got on mine.

 

You're right I think Weiand is what they are, the cal custom ones look a little different.

 

I went by and checked on Mikes progress last night and he's coming along good. The biggest thing he likes now is wiring, windows and installing the aluminum. If y'all remember back in the thread the aluminum is already done with all the holes drilled just need's to be installed but that takes more time than you would think because I don't allow rivets except where there is no choice. It will be bolted in with #8 stainless bolts and lock-nuts. Also the guy has been by buffing on the paint if you were wondering about the blue tape around the edges in these pics.

 

What a beauty ! It's really going to add some more diversity to your great program Quain.

 

The quality, cleanliness, and attention to detail always amaze me with your builds. You don't always see that on full on race cars like this. Cant wait to see this in person!

 

think we need a pic of Quain and Mike with the secret weapon!

 

The closer this car gets to being done, the more i fall in love with it. I love the paint choice

 

I'll have to see if I can get one of us and post it when I get home I'm in Canada right now.

 

A sneak peek at the dash for the Studebaker.

 

ME LIKEY

 

Very Very Cool, Gary

 

Is it going to be ready for Union or Greer this year?

 

Union is September 5th that's going to be pushing it. Greer is not until November 7th it will be there with bells on. Charlie Tyre is coming Tuesday to letter it.