1956 Studebaker Transtar 2E7 project. Maybe it will run?

On a rainy, gloomy Monday (9-25-2023), I drove deep into Packers-territory and purchased this non-running 1/2-ton long-bed Studebaker Transtar pickup.
Upon loading it, along with some spare parts, I hauled it 9-miles north to Classic Enterprises (of Rice Lake, Wisconsin) being that they manufacture body repair panels for Studebakers (Jeeps too!).
While there, I purchased a replacement passenger-side cab step, rocker panel and floor panel for it and then hauled it all home.
Last titled in North Dakota, I have no idea how long it has been parked but the old tires tell me it has been multiple decades since it last saw a public road.
Come Tuesday, I wanted to unload the Studebaker from my trailer so I worked on trying to get the original Studebaker 224 V8 engine running. Watch the entirety of the video to see results.

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