Sounds like the best of both worlds, a 52 Willys Jeep with a Studebaker
289 V8. Any of you Northwest guys looking for a different sort of project might take a look.
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If it wasn't on the wrong corner of the country I'd be interested!FYI, the Stude V8 is very strong, with a high silicon block, forged crank and rods, and timing gears instead of chains, and yes, parts are available. At shows were most cars and trucks have bellybutton motors people notice the Stude engine.
Jeff DeWitt