Hi everyone. I recently purchased a 1950 Studebaker p/u, half ton. I was wondering if anyone knows of a disc brake conversion for this particular truck. I would like to run the straight axle, but will clip it with a Camaro front subframe if necessary. Also, I will be going to a different drivetrain, 350 Chev, and auto transmission. If anyone is interested in a low mileage flathead six and overdrive tranny, and rearend. I'll be selling it. Thx Tex
I have driven a lot of these Studebaker pickups and have owned three with V8s. One was stock suspension, Studebaker V8, the second was Camaro subframe, 350/350 and the third and current is Trans Am subframe, 350/400. There are disc brake conversions, which I would recommend if you were staying mostly stock. Since you are modifying with the engine/transmission, I would subframe it. It will make your conversion easier and the truck will ride and drive nicer (based on my experience and opinion).
Thx Studegary,good advise for sure. That was my first choice(subframe), now to geta rustfree one around here,Ontario,Canada. To all the purists, sorry,but it's gotta be done. As for the original drivetrain, what a shame somebody doesn't need it.Is it a bullet proof motor? I don't know alot about the Studebaker,that's why I ask.And to everybody else thx for the advise and the warm welcome and quick response.Tex
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