53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power - Page 2

SBillinson · 10-23-2022, 10:06 PM

You're going to want one of these.

https://markwilliams.com/59300.html

Any machine shop with a connecting rod cap grinder can trim it to fit your rear end.

SBillinson · 10-23-2022, 10:14 PM

Here are some bracing ideas.

https://www.trzmotorsports.com/produ...g-bracing-etc/

The center is cast steel I believe so you can weld on it, though it looks like they used silicon or aluminum bronze rod.

Dragsinger · 10-29-2022, 09:02 AM

The Woodebaker must be different.

Dragsinger · 10-29-2022, 09:06 AM

I am satisfied with the rear section work.

Ernie Neal · 11-30-2022, 06:48 PM

Hey Larry, I got to admit my first car was a 1953 Studebaker. Mine was way short on power. It had that 232 V8 with a 3 speed and o/d. Carter 4 bbl. made a lot noise but went nowhere. Just like yours except it was white.

Here is a link of a parts store that my handle something if you need it. It is located about 15 minutes from me.

https://www.studebaker-intl.com/

Good luck on your project, I'll be looking in on ya from time to time.

Ernie
SS 354

lorenr · 12-01-2022, 03:11 PM

Curious. Instead of all that work on an 8.8 " Ford, why not just get a complete 9 inch?

Seems like a lot less effort. Love the car

Loren

My fathers favorite car was a 53 Studebaker roadster. As I recall they did not have a V8. His was a six cylinder, three speed overdrive. Because of the body shape I remember a trip in eastern Oregon where he said we were going nearly 110 MPH. That was about 1958.

The miracle of nylon tires

Ernie Neal · 12-01-2022, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorenr

As I recall they did not have a V8.

https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/secr...studebaker-v8/

Yes, a very little one

Ernie
SS/I and a few others #354

Woodfin · 12-04-2022, 11:59 AM

Thanks to all for the comments and links. I have had other fish frying lately but will be back on track soon. [so, to speak]

Woodfin · 12-04-2022, 12:11 PM

Two teasers

10-23-2022, 10:06 PM	#11
SBillinson Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 89 Likes: 39 Liked 173 Times in 48 Posts	Re: 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power You're going to want one of these. https://markwilliams.com/59300.html Any machine shop with a connecting rod cap grinder can trim it to fit your rear end. __________________ SS/BS 1921

10-23-2022, 10:14 PM	#12
SBillinson Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 89 Likes: 39 Liked 173 Times in 48 Posts	Re: 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power Here are some bracing ideas. https://www.trzmotorsports.com/produ...g-bracing-etc/ The center is cast steel I believe so you can weld on it, though it looks like they used silicon or aluminum bronze rod. __________________ SS/BS 1921 Last edited by SBillinson; 10-23-2022 at 10:23 PM.

10-29-2022, 09:02 AM	#13
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power The Woodebaker must be different. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

10-29-2022, 09:06 AM	#14
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power I am satisfied with the rear section work. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

11-30-2022, 06:48 PM	#15
Ernie Neal Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 520 Likes: 149 Liked 301 Times in 73 Posts	Re: 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power Hey Larry, I got to admit my first car was a 1953 Studebaker. Mine was way short on power. It had that 232 V8 with a 3 speed and o/d. Carter 4 bbl. made a lot noise but went nowhere. Just like yours except it was white. Here is a link of a parts store that my handle something if you need it. It is located about 15 minutes from me. https://www.studebaker-intl.com/ Good luck on your project, I'll be looking in on ya from time to time. Ernie SS 354

12-01-2022, 03:11 PM	#16
lorenr Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 48 Likes: 259 Liked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power Curious. Instead of all that work on an 8.8 " Ford, why not just get a complete 9 inch? Seems like a lot less effort. Love the car Loren My fathers favorite car was a 53 Studebaker roadster. As I recall they did not have a V8. His was a six cylinder, three speed overdrive. Because of the body shape I remember a trip in eastern Oregon where he said we were going nearly 110 MPH. That was about 1958. The miracle of nylon tires Last edited by lorenr; 12-01-2022 at 03:18 PM.

12-04-2022, 11:59 AM	#18
Woodfin Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 468 Likes: 7 Liked 127 Times in 56 Posts	Re: 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power Thanks to all for the comments and links. I have had other fish frying lately but will be back on track soon. [so, to speak]

12-04-2022, 12:11 PM	#19
Woodfin Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 468 Likes: 7 Liked 127 Times in 56 Posts	Re: 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power Two teasers Attached Thumbnails