53 stude front aero vs. 55'

Started by gordon, November 18, 2023, 09:23:16 AM

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gordon

Is there more aero advantage to run a 53'Stude front end vs. the 55'speedster style? I have searched old posts on here and have not seen this mentioned. I have both 55' and 53' style. Class would be Classic blown altered using only Studebaker engine for power.

kiwi belly tank

The 53 certainly appears to have the better nose due to the 55 having that chrome grill section. That's my eyeball aerodynamics opinion & I think I was wrong once! :roll:
  Sid.

ronnieroadster

Do as Sid said above you wont get any better guidance that that.
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gordon

Ok , then I will put the 53' front sheet metal on it. and call it a 53' to get better aerodynamics. Thank you