Will.
Hello.
Do you have a photo of your project? I went with the Slick front end to run gas coupe as well. That front end can be upgraded to work great and it is not too difficult now that we know what has to be done. Not every change made for my car is necessary. A lot of time was spent in the design mode, etc, actual changes could be done rather quickly, IF one has a TIG welder, that is not just the machine, but someone that knows how to use it (ha).
There is a problem however for gas coupe. The cantilever mount holding the steering rack protrudes a significant distance rearward causing interference problems with the engine oil pan. In other words, it is not easy to get the engine located w/i the gas coupe setback rule of 2%. So either the engine has to be moved back beyond the 2% or the engine has to be raised to clear the rack mount. If beyond 2%, then its Altered Gas Coupe.
In the end, it is just something to work out and, in my opinion, well worth the effort if one likes Studebakers.
R.
John.