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.

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.

Re: 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power
 

The Woodebaker must be different.

Re: 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power
 

I am satisfied with the rear section work.

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

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

:cool: 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

Re: 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power
 

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

Yes, a very little one

Ernie
SS/I and a few others #354

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]

Re: 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power
 

Two teasers