Thread: 119 inch wheelbase recommends
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09-16-2003 01:16 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 01:50 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 01:52 PM #3
Thanks. 52 Hudson Pacemaker, 4 Door.
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09-16-2003 06:57 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).
Thanks guys! One more trip around the sun completed. Lots of blessings and things to be thankful for (like still being able to type this message!!) Here's to us "over 70 guys.." Glenn
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