OT Studebaker truck in the garage

[greg g]

My orphan truck project just back from the metal mender guy. Here is a link to some pics on the Studebaker truck board.

Not a Pilot house but though some might be interested.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/23885/message/1242241459/truck+is+back+i+the+garage+%28not+dial+up+friendly%29

[buds truck]

nice work, quite the transformation. Those trucks look great anyways.

[48Dodger]

Nice, looks awesome Greg.

How much modification for the V8?

48D

[greg g]

Engine is stock as far as I know, never been into it. the 4bbl engine is rated at 195 hp

trand is gm 700r4 rear end is out of a T bird with discs all around.

[YourPowderCoating.com]

very cool truck indeed, very nice work as well !!

[Reg Evans]

Good work Greg ! I'm a fan of Studebakers and really like that body style with the smooth fenders and cab.

Speaking of T bird rear ends. I have a 66 T bird rear end installed my 52 Dodge 1/2 ton. The stock drum brakes up front always stop better than the T bird's larger drum brakes on the rear. I wonder if a disc brake kit is available for this rear end?

[greg g]

Reg, I think you can swap the remove the drum parts and bolt on the disc brake stuff, right out of the Ford parts bin, or junque yard. Late birds Lincoln versallies, even ranger/ exploder. Probably Mazda B series pickups, can't remember is mazda's are rebadged fords or if its the other way around.