Phase III Continued: Studebaker Conversion Frame Grafting



We double, triple, and quadruple-checked our dimensions and then we stitched the frame assembly together. We took this time to install the Chevy gas tank (with internal fuel pump) into the Studebaker frame. With minor plating and a rolling of the cut Chevy frame, we ended up with a very strong and trust-worthy frame graft.


Or so, Heidi hoped. Heidi’s interjection: I was always a little nervous about a car that had a huge graft welded together. I pictured driving on the highway and the car coming apart like a cartoon. I never shared this with Rick until now, not wanting to impede their creative process or dampen anyone’s enthusiasm! Of course now, the Lark has been proven trustworthy on the challenging roads of Costa Rica.