Studebaker body back on the chassis. Engine = 1984 302 V8 out of an Olds 98.

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Old Apr 11, 2024 | 01:02 PM
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Studebaker body back on the chassis. Engine = 1984 302 V8 out of an Olds 98.

I have not posted for several month. My previous posts were in the engine section. The guys on this forum helped me get through a rebuild of the 1984 302 V8 which is the engine the precious owner chose to use in this 1955 Studebaker Coupe. I have done one other 1955 Studebaker frame off restoration and a big moment is when the body comes off the rotisserie and is set back down on the frame. The Oldsmobile engine and tranny are painted Pontiac light blue which is a complimentary color to the 1955 International Salmon color. The roof is 1955 Studebaker Snowcap White.
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Old Apr 11, 2024 | 01:44 PM
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Nice
Old Apr 11, 2024 | 02:21 PM
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Very good. Left-hand threaded lug nuts, eh?
Old Apr 11, 2024 | 02:56 PM
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Very cool project. I have two friends into Studes, one has a '60 Lark wagon and the other has a mid '60s ('64-'65??) Lark wagon with the retractable top. I don't have a pic of the mid '60s, but I have this:


Old Apr 12, 2024 | 12:33 PM
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Nice looking project Captain.
Old Apr 12, 2024 | 01:37 PM
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I am a Commander; too overweight to be a Captain. Good career; got to see a lot of the world. Thirty Five years in the Naval Reserve. E-1 to E-6; O-1 to O-5. I am going to put a Commander's collar device on the car when it is done. It is a Studebaker Commander Coupe so it will probably be the only one with a collar device.
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Old Apr 12, 2024 | 03:21 PM
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Very Kool! Congratulations on hitting this milestone! I don't know anything about Studebakers, so am curious/excited to see yours come together. Keep posting! And, Thank You for your Service!
Old Apr 12, 2024 | 04:47 PM
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It definitely is a fine feeling to reunite the two!
keep at it!
Old May 29, 2026 | 06:48 AM
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Nice to see someone else that's putting an Olds motor in a studebaker! I'm currently working on a project that is me putting a 455 olds in a 56 studebaker goldenhawk.

I've got the motor rebuilt and bodywork and paint done on the studebaker. Slow but steady I'm getting this done.


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