This is an ongoing project that we're documenting with videos. A 1952 Studebaker 2R6 sitting on a Dakota R/T frame with a Magnum 360 under the hood.
The progress so far:
Part 1
00:06 Project Overview
01:48 Getting Started
02:54 Cutting Out Mounting Assembly
Part 2
00:54 Shortening The Driveshaft
01:35 Cutting The Weld
02:53 Brake Assembly Bracket
03:45 Attaching Bracket To Firewall
04:07 Studoka Shaft+Wheel Combo
04:48 Wiring
05:45 First Start
06:57 Next Steps
wheels777 wrote: Love the Bakers!
Thanks! Lots more to come. Got a 39 Commander in the shop as well.
more please.
Well, I dunno much about all of this, but I think I would have just dropped the Studebaker cab on to the Dakota chassis.
EvanR wrote: Well, I dunno much about all of this, but I think I would have just dropped the Studebaker cab on to the Dakota chassis.
It appears that's exactly what they did.
filthyrich wrote: This is an ongoing project that we're documenting with videos. A 1952 Studebaker 2R6 sitting on a Dakota R/T frame with a Magnum 360 under the hood.
Studebakers are AWESOME. I will make sure to check those videos out! I love how those old Stude trucks look.
stuart in mn wrote:EvanR wrote: Well, I dunno much about all of this, but I think I would have just dropped the Studebaker cab on to the Dakota chassis.It appears that's exactly what they did.filthyrich wrote: This is an ongoing project that we're documenting with videos. A 1952 Studebaker 2R6 sitting on a Dakota R/T frame with a Magnum 360 under the hood.
Well, I'm just an idiot, then!
In reply to NOHOME:
soon!
My 53 K model
bentwrench wrote: My 53 K model
Ummm, Build Thread?
filthyrich wrote: In reply to NOHOME: soon!
Just noticed you were in Ontario? Whereabouts?
I'm in Dunnville, halfway between Hamilton and Niagara Falls. You?
In reply to bentwrench:
That is incredible! 5.3 or 6.0? I pulled the 6.0 out of my 05 Silverado and put in a 5.9 Cummins. I had a 68 Firebird at the time and wanted to throw the 6.0 in but never did it. Ended up selling it instead. Do you have a build thread going?
Filthy - LS3 BFN with the trans and electronics Morrison chassis the full package discs coil overs & sway bars with power rack.
I am stalled right now trying to figure out how to mount the body, most all of the body mounts were lost to rust.
Also battling a poorly placed firewall. I inherited the project from my brother from another mother, he wasn't thinking to clearly towards the end.
filthyrich wrote: I'm in Dunnville, halfway between Hamilton and Niagara Falls. You?
London. Not that far away. Good friend who is into chassis building jut 25k from you.
Part 3
We took the gauge cluster out of the Dakota and put it in the Studebaker. But nothing comes easily when you want it to look vintage!
00:33 Gauge Cluster Swap
03:17 Hiding The Electronics
05:24 Vintage-Style Needles
07:14 Working Tachometer
07:55 Mounting The Needles
09:07 Speedometer Gauge
10:11 Wiring Everything Up
11:19 Gauge Test
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Amazing work Rich! I'm in awe of your ability to make this stuff work. I have no idea how to do any of this stuff.
Burnout
R/T Baker does a burnout in the shop. This is a Studebaker truck body sitting on a Dodge Dakota R/T with a 360 Magnum under the hood.
Part 4
R/T Baker gets a new rad & Filthy Rich gets to 'deboss' the name on a custom steering column cover with a forced patina finish to match!
00:06 Work Under The Hood
01:18 Radiator Swap
02:16 Hose Fitting Adapters
03:12 Soldering The Fittings
04:18 Bottom Fitting
04:48 Custom Steering Column Cover
05:03 R/T Baker Stencil
06:59 Deboss Design
07:22 Smoother Lettering
08:07 Wire Wheel & Sand
08:38 Accelerating Rust On Metal
09:48 Forced Patina Finish
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Part 5
R/T Baker gets a shortened truck bed, a custom engine cover, and ...doors! It's looking more and more like a truck!
00:15 Cleaning Up The Engine Bay
00:59 Custom Air Intake System
01:56 Lower The Suspension
02:20 Shortening The Truck Bed
02:42 Hood Prop
02:51 More Truck Bed Modifications
03:53 Hinge Swap
04:09 Hinge Bolt Assembly
05:29 Looks Like A Truck!
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Part 6
Tried to figure out what's going on with the headlights that won't shut off, and we make plans for the truck box!
00:31 Air Cleaner & Filter Mods
01:39 Headlights Won't Shut Off
02:42 Headlights Problem Solving
04:04 Customizing The Truck Box
05:58 What's Next
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Love this! Please don't build anything for under $2017.
Thank you.
Part 7
Getting this '52 Studebaker truck ready for safety, and hit up a couple car shows in the process!
00:11 What Is Needed For Safety
00:59 LED Turn Signal & Tail Lights
02:19 Safety First!
02:39 Ready To Go!
03:06 First Drive
03:37 First Drive Review
05:17 Customer Test Drive
05:58 Radiator Fan Power Workaround
07:08 Ready For Safety
07:56 Safety & Pictures
08:28 New Ball Joints & Brakes
09:40 Reinforcing Bed For Bike Support
10:41 At The Car Show
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