Okay, I'll admit it, I'm usually not into modified/hot rodded cars, but this one looks pretty nice to me. Just a bit pricy... and it's from my part of the country, but I have never seen it in person, nor know the owner/seller.
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Nice Looking Conestoga Wagon - Modified
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Thanks for posting Dan. But, due to your title, the word "Modified" caused me to resist wasting my time by clicking on the thread. A "mental" roll eyes, as in "not another modified," and move on. However, this morning, sipping coffee, I decided to take a look. I agree with you, it is "Nice Looking." Unlike a lot of other modified vehicles, I believe (aesthetically) the builder did no harm to the original lines of the car. Especially, for those of us familiar with Studebaker vehicles, it is unmistakable what it is (was). Sitting in my living room, viewing pictures on a computer, everything I see looks very well executed. While some have pointed out other (Forgettable) vehicles it reminds them of, for many of us, those vehicles were so forgettable, we don't remember them anyway.
Your statement, "a bit pricey" is a bit of an understatement. Some of the comments in the seller's ad, I take as a "bit" of a red flag. Such as "built by a rod shop in South Carolina. There are lots of "Rod Shops" here. Also known as "back yards." Where a collection of concrete blocks constitute a "car lift." The "foot path" to the nearest Harbor Freight may be noticeable for the more experienced shops. So...built by a rod shop in South Carolina (or name any other state) does not advance the appeal. Nor does the statement "well over $90 thousand K spent on this build," and "motivated seller," as if you are proud that you are prepared to lose a ton of money on the vehicle.
So, for me, If I saw the car at my local Burger joint cruise-in parking lot, I would stop & admire it. But, from reading the ad, I'm wondering what the real story is.
Motivated seller? Did he go bankrupt because of the build? Divorce? I hope it is not a tragedy, like medical expenses for a sick child, but there must be more to the story somewhere. Before I'm gonna shell out that much money for a "cruise-in" parking lot star, I'm thinking I could buy a late model super duty pick up truck, motor home, or build a better garage to house the junk I currently enjoy.John Clary
Greer, SC
SDC member since 1975
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It was built by Glenn Dodd at Carolina Rod Shop in Piedmont SC.
It's changed hands in the $30k range several times; so price is up there.
It's built to Glen's usual high standards; also suspension and brakes dialed in at Carolina Motorsports Park (road racing course) as per Glen's usual practice.
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Originally posted by KCoupeNewbie View PostIt was built by Glenn Dodd at Carolina Rod Shop in Piedmont SC.
It's changed hands in the $30k range several times; so price is up there.
It's built to Glen's usual high standards; also suspension and brakes dialed in at Carolina Motorsports Park (road racing course) as per Glen's usual practice.John Clary
Greer, SC
SDC member since 1975
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I think the pinstripe on the side would look better if it just followed the original scallop down to the rocker.
Otherwise a lovely car!
Anybody know what those headlights are. The trim rings remind me of the ones on my 39 CE.Diesel loving, autocrossing, Coupe express loving, Grandpa Architect.
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