53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power

Dragsinger · 09-29-2022, 07:35 PM

I honestly thought I had finished drag racing. I was wrong! It was a low swing in interest because of several factors and life events. With the WoodBaker project, I initially envisioned driving it around town and "touring" the back roads while driving too fast. As I began working on it, I realized that driving those back roads too fast would, sooner or later, get me in trouble with the law, neighbors, or both.

In addition, I began to visualize how it would look and perform on the track. First, I took measurements for rear tire fitment, pondered, measured, and then pondered more. Finally, this photo shows what will be required to fit the correct size rear tire.

Also, did you all realize that new Studebaker bulk rear frame sections can be bought at the local supply store? [see the last photo]

Dragsinger · 10-23-2022, 02:38 PM

8.8 rear and long ladder bars

Dragsinger · 10-23-2022, 06:14 PM

32 x 14

09-29-2022, 07:35 PM	#1
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 honestly thought I had finished drag racing. I was wrong! It was a low swing in interest because of several factors and life events. With the WoodBaker project, I initially envisioned driving it around town and "touring" the back roads while driving too fast. As I began working on it, I realized that driving those back roads too fast would, sooner or later, get me in trouble with the law, neighbors, or both. In addition, I began to visualize how it would look and perform on the track. First, I took measurements for rear tire fitment, pondered, measured, and then pondered more. Finally, this photo shows what will be required to fit the correct size rear tire. Also, did you all realize that new Studebaker bulk rear frame sections can be bought at the local supply store? [see the last photo] Attached Thumbnails __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

10-23-2022, 02:38 PM	#2
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 8.8 rear and long ladder bars Attached Thumbnails __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

10-23-2022, 06:14 PM	#3
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 32 x 14 Attached Thumbnails __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W