Finally glued on modified 1.25" set collars on spindles. I then old-school packed the new wheel bearings by hand and slid the rotors on. I'm gonna call this a success. There appears to be plenty of room between the big rotors and the inside of the 1960s Studebaker pickup wheels for a caliper.
The Studebaker wheels fit great. Those of you that like wheels to center on the hub (like CB) will be disappointed. I'd have to find a piece of pipe or have a ring machined for that perfect fit. Until then, the lug nuts center the wheels on the rotors. Otherwise, a homerun!
Turner Brake (Stude Disc Brake Conversion Kits) wants something approaching $800 for this conversion.
So far I'm in it about $120. The veteran counterman George at Smith Auto Parts in Dinuba did all the heavy thinking and searching for this conversion.
Next, I'll buy the "universal" caliper brackets on Summit or Speedway and make my own brackets.
I've again shown all the parts I used, including the 1.25x2.00" set collar.
Stude pickup spindles are 1.25" and .75" big and little bearing ID. 5x5 bolt pattern.
Once again...I'm putting 1938 or so IHC D-2 cab on last series Stude 1/2 ton pickup frame and running gear. Stude pickup is different from Stude Car. Turner Brakes is the way to go if you don't want to think and don't mind paying.
All this trouble because I refused to use anything but the stock, cool, Stude wheels and caps...
It'll be the first IHC D-2 "S" version!