interchangeable 113 inch wheel base?

Jennrich827
Jennrich827 Member
edited June 2017 in HUDSON
I have a Hudson 1940 in wanting to replace the chassis into something that will ride smoother. First I wanted to use a ranger 90s model but they are all 111 inches or 122 wheel base. My paperwork shows its a 113 that I have on my Hudson but I measure 114. Anyone point me in the direction of a chassis that will match? Newer is better I don't want to have to rebuild it.

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  • KustomKreeps
    KustomKreeps Member
    quick google for "113inch wheelbase" gave the top few hits as:
    https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/113-inch-wheelbase.147870/

    http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/Wheelbase-Cross-Reference-Database.asp?Wheelbase=113#axzz4itYHRkPH

    to lazy to read but I hope it helps.
    Hot roding the 40?
  • Jennrich827
    Jennrich827 Member
    yes removing the chassis and replacing it with a smoother ride. Also taking out the original motor and transmission and trading for a 350 small block Chevy and a 350 turbo transmission. Leaving the outside with a nice paint job and new interior.
  • Glowplug
    Glowplug Expert Adviser
    My friend has a 40 2 door already changed to a 350 Chevy auto.  It is for sale and ready for you to drive.  Might be able sell yours and buy the other one. 
  • Jennrich827
    Jennrich827 Member
    I wish but I paid way to much for this one.
  • Jennrich827
    Jennrich827 Member

    Does it matter what the measurements are across the front?

  • KustomKreeps
    KustomKreeps Member
    try to keep as close to stock as poss.

    Otherwise you will face issues with steering, turn circles, wheel rub.

    Wheel offset can help though to bring the wheel a bit further in or out.

    Just think you got to get the wheel under the front guards.

    I will be posting my front end pics in the coming days of the install of the front clip. it might answer or help with some questions.

    Alex
  • Jennrich827
    Jennrich827 Member
    is there a chassis that yal recommend? at first i9 was thinking an s-10 front with a 78 cutlass rear but Im not really wanting to buy 2...id like to just take the frame and put it right onto the chassis.
  • RichardD
    RichardD Member
    edited June 2017
    a Michael Day on public Facebook group { HudsonMotor Car Fan Club} is putting a 46 coupe on an 03 Durango chassis and will be posting progress photos.
    his post dated June 4.

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