Guest Uallace Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) Recently purchased a 1950 Willys Jeepster and stripped her down to a parade rest. When I got a look at the chassis, this greeted me. As it doesn't match the chassis of the Jeepster, I'd like to see if anyone out there knows what it is. The closest I can guess is it is from some sort of Studebaker. Edited October 25, 2016 by Uallace (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I thought this looked like an early V8 Ford frame but then I noticed it's not c channel but more like hat channel. what cars use that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Uallace Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 It is indeed a hat channel chassis. The attached image is from a 1939 Studebaker and it looks very similar. Key feature for me is the X frame in the center with a passage for the driveshaft. I also found this as a general definition of the hat channel chassis: Hat Hat frames resemble a "U" and may be either right-side-up or inverted with the open area facing down. Not commonly used due to weakness and a propensity to rust, however they can be found on 1936–1954 Chevrolet cars and some Studebakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 The hat channel isn't open on the bottom. The bottom is wider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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