Thread: 119 inch wheelbase recommends
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09-16-2003 12:16 PM #1
119 inch wheelbase recommends
I'm looking for a donor idea for my hudson. Originally considered a 76 Lincoln Continental, but the wheelbase was 120.4, too long for my comfort. Never stretched a chassis, don't want to learn on this project, so looking for a straight donor. Anyone have any ideas? Prefer something before 1977 in case I need to worry about title transfers.
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09-16-2003 12:50 PM #2
I wouldn't worry about 1.4 inch difference. That's less than 3/4 in. at each wheel. No one will notice. You didn't say what year Hudson. If it's a pre-war Hudson the Lincoln frame may be too wide. The front of a Lincoln frame is massive.
Check out some older mid size GM cars like a Monte Carlo, Buick Regal or Olds Cutlass.
AL" Im gone'
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09-16-2003 12:52 PM #3
Thanks. 52 Hudson Pacemaker, 4 Door.
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09-16-2003 05:57 PM #4
I think the Chev Impalas were 119" wheelbase. Cars s/b of similiar wt. DonDon Meyer, PhD-Mech Engr(48 GMC Trk/chopped/cab extended/caddy fins & a GM converted Rolls Royce Silver Shadow).
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