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Old 08-11-2022, 06:49 PM   #1
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Default 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power

With the announcement of IHRA's new ownership and the promise of amping up sportsmen participation, and am encouraged to build a package that will run the 10.90 Hot Rod class. So, the build target is a package that will run in the 10.40 range. I hope that my performance goal will fit somewhere in the new IHRA program. IHRA has four valid tracks within my driving range so let's hope for the best.

The Studebaker will differ from cars I had done in the past.

*408 CI LS powered [details later]
*E85 fuel
*Three-speed trans
*It will be titled and registered as Antique
*It will be driven in parades and to car shows
*The front suspension will be OE Studebaker
*The rear suspension will be a long ladder bar with coil over's. The OE rear frame rails will remain un-cut. I will only remove the leaf springs and do some minor wheel tub mods. This will allow a 29x10.5 tire.

Presenting the "StuFin" or "WoodBaker" or ----------------?
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Old 08-11-2022, 07:07 PM   #2
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The StuFin core
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Old 08-12-2022, 08:35 AM   #3
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Default Re: 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power

Going to be a neat project, I hope you are correct about IHRA bringing back the sportsman classes. Can't wait to see your progress, loved the other projects...
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Old 08-12-2022, 02:59 PM   #4
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Going to be a neat project, I hope you are correct about IHRA bringing back the sportsman classes. Can't wait to see your progress, loved the other projects...
Larry made a comment on the BookFace in response to someone asking for TD/TS and the "rod" classes saying they were coming back...
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Steve that is the word I am getting. Come on, IHRA.
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Old 08-25-2022, 03:41 PM   #6
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For the last week or so, I have been sneaking up on the ladder bar cross-member and rear shock cross-member placement. The fitment for both is tedious because the frame sides are not parallel in either area. I considered adding some plates that would make the fit up parallel, but after pondering, I decided it would be best to have the cross-members fit snuggly to the frame. So, I am about there, and since I have no timeline, all is well. Once it is all fitted and welded, and painted, I will post photos.

The rear frame and suspension work will finish in a few weeks, and we will turn to other areas.
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Old 10-23-2022, 10:06 PM   #7
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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.
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Old 10-23-2022, 10:14 PM   #8
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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.
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Old 10-29-2022, 09:02 AM   #9
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The Woodebaker must be different.
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I am satisfied with the rear section work.
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