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    Looks nicely done.



    http://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/4367687452.html
    Dick Steinkamp
    Bellingham, WA

  • #2
    That does look pretty good.
    Is it an actual custom, or one of those bolt on kits?

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    • #3
      I'd say it's a custom.
      The only difference between death and taxes is that death does not grow worse every time Congress convenes. - Will Rogers

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      • #4
        The prettiest pickup I'v ever seen!

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        • #5
          Whoo I just saw the link, missed it the first time, that is really nice, and no doubt a one off custom.
          Really like the rear window treatment.
          Nice car.

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          • #6
            No offense but I like that a lot better then bolting the front end on an El Camino.

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            • #7
              I know Dick will scold me but, I'd like to see it with an external sun visor and ruby paint, rather than blue. But very nicely done!
              Brad Johnson,
              SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
              Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
              '33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
              '56 Sky Hawk in process

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              • #8
                Originally posted by rockne10 View Post
                I know Dick will scold me but, I'd like to see it with an external sun visor and ruby paint, rather than blue. But very nicely done!
                A visor would be just right. I'll let you have the ruby paint where the blue is, but I insist on keeping the cream two tone. .

                IMHO, it needs some different wheels. Maybe cream colored steelies with small hub caps?
                Dick Steinkamp
                Bellingham, WA

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by dick steinkamp View Post
                  i'll let you have the ruby paint where the blue is, but i insist on keeping the cream two tone. .
                  agreed!
                  Brad Johnson,
                  SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
                  Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
                  '33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
                  '56 Sky Hawk in process

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                  • #10
                    I like it. Nice stance, steelies would look good, Studebaker Side mirrors.
                    New purchase for you Dick? make a few mods and then resell? Roast the tires then put new ones on!

                    I know the air vents serve a purpose, but I would have considered filling them in/deleting them. No description of AC, so probably the reason they stayed.
                    61 Lark

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                    • #11
                      I agree on the wheels. Except for that and no bumper, it looks like Studebaker could have made it. I bet the '51 Coupe Express would have sold well.
                      Don Wilson, Centralia, WA

                      40 Champion 4 door*
                      50 Champion 2 door*
                      53 Commander K Auto*
                      53 Commander K overdrive*
                      55 President Speedster
                      62 GT 4Speed*
                      63 Avanti R1*
                      64 Champ 1/2 ton

                      * Formerly owned

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                      • #12
                        WOW !!! Beautiful !
                        Yes to the rear window treatment.
                        Yes to the steelies and small hubcaps.
                        I think it could have used just a little LESS loft on the roof.
                        Nicely done.
                        South Lompoc Studebaker

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                        • #13
                          I really like it overall but I think the roof looks a little out of proportion. It appears they have shortened the doors (which are from a 2 door). If the doors and resulting cab were longer I think it would look better to my eye. Beauty IS in the EYE of the beholder, right?
                          \"Ahh, a bear in his natural habitat...a Studebaker!\"

                          51 Land Cruiser (Elsie)
                          Jim Mann
                          Victoria, B.C.
                          Canada

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                          • #14
                            Lil Blue Express!

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                            • #15
                              That Is Nice!
                              I Really Like It but It Needs A 50 Grill.

                              Dean.

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