The 53 Commander is done, thanks!

[John Brayton]

Hi All,

We've finished the 53 Commander and I wanted to thank all of you for your contributions! Your help has been invaluable. Here's a photo link, enjoy. https://picasaweb.google.com/1109163...TQvsWjsYOi2AE# We're taking the Commander to Joseph, Oregon next week for the Oregon Mountain Cruise.

Regards,

[Don Jeffers]

Congratulations,

I'm curious; why did you take the rear clip and top off?

Regards,

[rockne10]

Pretty sweet, John!
Are those back-up lights mounted to the '55 rear gravel guard? Much better looking than cluttering the deck lid. Wish I had thought of that.

[Gary1953]

Very nicely done. Beautiful car.

[sweetolbob]

John

Excellent documentation, great work and beautiful car. Drive the wheels off of it.

And thanks for posting.

Bob

[John Brayton]

Congratulations,

I'm curious; why did you take the rear clip and top off?

Regards,

Hi Don,

The trunk was rusted beyond repair as was the roof. We used a 56 Hawk trunk and a 53 Champ roof for the repairs. It was a "bit" ambitious but worked out.

Regards,

[John Brayton]

Pretty sweet, John!
Are those back-up lights mounted to the '55 rear gravel guard? Much better looking than cluttering the deck lid. Wish I had thought of that.

Hi Brad,

The back-up lights were from the local Pepboys Auto store near by. Worked out way better than expected.

Regards,

[BobPalma]

Very nice car, John; congratulations. An unusual color combination and well-done. What a sweetheart.
Cool beans! BP

[John Brayton]

John

Excellent documentation, great work and beautiful car. Drive the wheels off of it.

And thanks for posting.

Bob

Hi Bob,

Thanks. My wife, Trudenka, drove the Commander into Petaluma (about 6 miles) today for gas. It was her first time behind a Studebaker wheel and loved every minute (I'm soooo glad I put in power steering). She's decided this is her car now.

Regards,

[dnevin]

Nice John--very inspirational!

[Anne F. Goodman]

Wow You guys did a fantastic job. Enjoy your Studebaker.

[White Hawk]

Love the color combination!

How long did the project take?

[White Hawk]

Watched the slide show a 2nd time..................it is a fantastic color combination. (And my wife agrees!)

[55champion]

Great work...Beautiful car..enjoy the ride....

[clonelark]

Great looking 53, now you can enjoy the fruits of your labor.