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Looks cool and it has glass which is a plus. Lots of cars get the lid lowered and then the builder gets stuck. The parking lot crowd will love it. However, as drive-able car it has been ruined."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickup
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I really like this car. I like the colorful roof with the flat black body. I don't know why it would ruined as a drive-able car. Of course when cars a much modified like this one it is easy to misalign things. We don't know such has happened to this car. I would enjoy driving this one.Joe Roberts
'61 R1 Champ
'65 Cruiser
Eastern North Carolina Chapter
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Originally posted by JRoberts View PostI really like this car. I like the colorful roof with the flat black body. I don't know why it would ruined as a drive-able car. Of course when cars a much modified like this one it is easy to misalign things. We don't know such has happened to this car. I would enjoy driving this one.
BTW I guess that is a Mercury rear window?"In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickup
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Originally posted by 52-fan View PostThe reason I said it would not be drive-able is the lack of vision and the stock angle of the steering column. Most people would have to drive hunched over and they wouldn't drive far. If you lower the seat, you will have to reach up to steer. It would be okay for driving a few miles to a display, but not for a cruise of any length.
BTW I guess that is a Mercury rear window?Joe Roberts
'61 R1 Champ
'65 Cruiser
Eastern North Carolina Chapter
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Studebakers of this style and year had a very high beltline. If I tried to drive with my elbow out the window my arm went up at a uncomfortable angle. In fact, a local kustom builder saw my '49 Champion sedan once, and was mad that I had someone besides him chop the top! I pointed out that it was stock, and had him sit in the seat. He agreed that you could easily do a sectioning job to get the overall height down, and still maintain the windows and roofline for a unique kustom ride. We never did do that (for some reason).....The only difference between death and taxes is that death does not grow worse every time Congress convenes. - Will Rogers
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Originally posted by Chris Pile View PostStudebakers of this style and year had a very high beltline. If I tried to drive with my elbow out the window my arm went up at a uncomfortable angle. In fact, a local kustom builder saw my '49 Champion sedan once, and was mad that I had someone besides him chop the top! I pointed out that it was stock, and had him sit in the seat. He agreed that you could easily do a sectioning job to get the overall height down, and still maintain the windows and roofline for a unique kustom ride. We never did do that (for some reason)....."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickup
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I really like it. Don't know why one couldn't change out the column, using a tilt and adjust the seat height to make it more drivable. Looks great to these old eyes.
I even like the 70's 80's vibe on the roof.
As with any custom, an in person inspection is necessary. There is no way to tell from pictures how well the work was done.
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Originally posted by Lynn View PostI really like it. Don't know why one couldn't change out the column, using a tilt and adjust the seat height to make it more drivable. Looks great to these old eyes.
I even like the 70's 80's vibe on the roof.
As with any custom, an in person inspection is necessary. There is no way to tell from pictures how well the work was done."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickup
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