Some of these had really neat planar front suspensions (independent transverse leaf). I have developed a front disc kit for this car. The entire driveline from a 51' will drop in, giving you a bigger displacement 6, 3 speed with OD and with a little engine m***age, reliable highway speeds. It can be lowered, and perhaps even turned into a phaeton.... The Champion motor can be turbocharged cheaply. I have done it. I'm putting a 245" in a 37' dictator and intend to turbocharge that too. Stude parts are easier to get due to the strong owners club. Some NOS is still on the shelves in South Bend.
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