This is my 1953 Champion Starliner - her name is Josie and it took me five (5) years to restore her to "pure stock". It resides in Kankakee, IL.
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dhodak - 53 Champion Starliner
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Just stunning!
Can we assume you are of the Hodak family of the Kankakee Studebaker dealership Hodaks? If so, great to see the family interest in the marque has been maintained!
Bill Pressler
Kent, OH
'63 Lark Daytona Skytop R1Bill Pressler
Kent, OH
(formerly Greenville, PA)
Currently owned: 1966 Cruiser, Timberline Turquoise, 26K miles
Formerly owned: 1963 Lark Daytona Skytop R1, Ermine White
1964 Daytona Hardtop, Strato Blue
1966 Daytona Sports Sedan, Niagara Blue Mist
All are in Australia now
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Thank you for the compliments and to answer your question, yes, I am a member of the Hodak family that owned and operated Hodak Motors in Kankakee, IL for 32 years. The family now has seven vehicles:
50 Starlight coupe
51 Starlight coupe
52 Champion 4-door
53 2R5
53 Starliner
63 Avanti
63 Lark Cruiser
3 are restored, 1 is in process, and 3 are awaiting time and money.
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If you have an e-mail I can send you a couple of the 2R5. E-mail me at totallyun@hotmail.com and I will reply with 2-3 photos.
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You can NEVER beat red & white!
Great car.
63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)
Washington State
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Edited by - JBOYLE on 01/07/2009 9:23:28 PM
I don't know I like green and gray.
Gary Sanders
Nixa, MO
President Toy Studebaker Collectors Club. Have an interest in Toy Studebakers? Contact me for details.Gary Sanders
Nixa, MO
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Very nice! Looks perfect!
Question, did you have any issues with hood alignment - especially as the hood tapers?
I don't have the hood bumpers in yet - not sure if that is playing in or not. Seems like the hood is too wide at that point, or the fenders are too close in.
I removed the originals back a few years ago - and replaced with a set of NOS, which came in three pieces each and had to be welded in?
Thoughts?
Oran Ashley
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