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That's exactly what I'm going to do. Only issue with that is, get your welding done before you FF it, stuff is flammable and a real problem when loaded up in cavities - I just did a small frame weld patch near fuel tank in my Escape and rigged a CO2 purge to the inside of the frame where I had...

Good to know abut the Mustang guys running boost. Speaks of good bottom end robustness. Really need that kind of robustness in the automatics. But even if all that is stellar, high mileage head gasket issues and timing chains/belts can easily be the weakest link. I wish the automatics were...

I street raced my 63 R2 in the early 70's. It ran high 13's just over 100 mph which was fast back then. Back then, people didn't know about sleepers and a fast Studebaker was the ultimate sleeper - cop eye's would not focus on it (!) I was like a cloaked Klingon Bird of Prey LOL. The stories...

It it's a Super Hawk, it's either a 63 or 64. R1: high compression 4-bbl. R2: Paxton SN-60 Supercharged, 4-bbl same deal for Avanti except also 62. They made hyper rare R3: big port heads Paxton and R4: 12:0 compression dual quad (!) same for Avanti.

RE: Console Opening: LOL I thought it might simply snap open, but if not, new stuff breaks so easy! 20 # boost: 4000# vehicle, I'd want a TopLoader in it. I just have no faith in modern automatics and big HP. (at least if you want them to last.) The Hemi 4-spd was perhaps the strongest...

Here's a real noob console lid question: How do you open it? I couldn't see a latch and don't know if it a simple snap you just pull open.

FRAME! Great! Should make rustproofing much more effective. I'm sure all those components are not rusted - the rockers are spooky perfect (OE paint on bottom pinch weld is 100% intact and not failing.) Leaf Spring Shackles: Noted Trans Slipping w/Fresh Fluid: Viscosity Modifiers: Noted...

Thank You so much for the tips! No belt or chain to worry about is music to my ears! (I'm a lifetime Studebaker guy and those cams are gear drive!) Fluids for sure. Hadn't thought of the brake fluid, but yes, definitely. Blend doors: yep, have encountered them especially in my 1969 C20 w/AC...

Since the owner passed away, there is no information such as how it was maintenance, timing belt/chain, fluid changes, etc. However, garage owner buddy noticed it had new rear shocks on it which is an indication that it was taken care of to some degree. Plus she brought it from GA to PA even...

First, I'm 70, retired, drive 4000 miles a year and have found myself on crutches 3 times in the past 10 years - a real problem for all the stick shift cars I have. I live alone and have 4 cars right now, 2 w/classic - the Explorer would be my 5th. In PA near Pittsburgh, the police don't...

Given the history is not known, if an OHC, sounds like a timing belt/guide replacement should be done - I read there was an upgrade for the guides. ... appears the Cologne OHC has two timing chains, front and rear: (!!!) Timing chain problems[edit] The 4.0 SOHC engine was notorious for the...

Bottom line, what are the chances I can run this over 200k? What are the most robust generations? Wiki said 4.0 could be either OHV or OHC: most desirable? interference? I'm currently welding up a '10 Escape XLT that appeared to have limited rust and have had to do a major LH shock tower...