54baker
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I am curious as to where you would start...drive train? body? wiring? suspension? I'm 42 years young and just picked up this 54 Studebaker project that was in a barn in the back of the pix. (thank you Craigslist). I can weld and am good with wood and am very creative. I'm pumped about this project. I also have an 8 year old son that i hope will enjoy this with me as long as i can be patient. It has a 400sbc, with 350 turbo. It is a 54 3/4 ton 3r5 with a 49 2r front straight axle fitted with 76 caprice rotors and hubs. No calipers or brackets yet. It needs: wood floors, lights, front axle moved forward, radiator, grill, ignition wiring (donor car or new??), the box needs moved up and leveled. The cab is welded solid. all glass is in the truck. Has brand new rubber. And it's now mine for $1,800. I think i was blessed. Please feel free to give me some pointers. I'll start searching the forums...I want to move the front axle to the front another 14". This will put the front shackle at the front of the frame. I am going to have to put in a knuckle and lengthen the steering shaft. Any pointers on that? I plan on keeping the leafs for now. by moving the steering box in front of the engine mount, i can put hugger headers on it... or do I go with headers like it has on it that are junk...they are poorly welded and i am junking them. Let me know what you all think of this project please. Thanks.... and where do i start? Wise men learn from others' mistakes...Let me know if you want any specific pix as we go. This build thread will be good to keep me going! Thanks everyone!