1956/57 Commander sleeper, what if thread???

[s1b]

Going back about 5/6 years ago (guessing), someone on here built a black 56/57 2dr Commander sleeper. I've been searching for the thread. I also remember it being taken to one of the big hot rod shows in California. Thought it was the LA roadster show, but not certain. I was able to go back through my comments and locate the thread, but I can't anymore.
Anyone remember the thread??

[StudeRich]

Allan Songer built the Oakland Rod Show Car, a Black '56 Champion Deluxe 2 Door Sedan with a warned up R1 clone 289 and a T-85 H.D. 3 Speed Overdrive. I sold him many of the Parts to restore it.

He later flipped the Car to a New Owner.

[8E45E]

Why not look for a '57 President in F2 trim? http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...esident+police

Craig

[s1b]

StudeRich, that's the one..... See if I can find the thread.

[8E45E]

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?29482-Grand-National-Roadster-Show-who-s-going&highlight=songer

Craig

[s1b]

Thanks Craig!!!! Absolutely love that car

[PackardV8]

IIRC, Allen's car was a '56 Champion. I furnished and rebuilt the T85 3-speed overdrive he used.

jack vines

[s1b]

For some reason I thought it was a Commander. Hadn't seen it for a while. I had a 56 Champion also. It was my dream to build something similar, but had moved on.

[StudeRich]

So are we looking for a post containing s1b, or were you someone else then?
I did find these:

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/search.php?searchid=2165794

Here is your Post from 4 of '09:

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?20969-Need-56-57-Commander-President-parts-car-in-FLA

[s1b]

StudeRich, I was basically looking for the threads on the car. I just always liked the car and a buddy of mine was needing some inspiration.

Has this car been around since Allan sold it? Or has it been "locked away "?

[BobPalma]

A favorite little 1956 Commander Custom cheapie sold new at my father's dealership. 'Sure wish I knew where it was today:



A genuine sleeper with cheap F2 Custom trim, blackwall tires and sold Cambridge Grey paint. BP

[s1b]

Bob, that's really cool.

[BobPalma]

Bob, that's really cool.

Yeah, Sean; I've always thought that was a real cool little car with stick overdrive and Power Kit, but I don't remember seeing it at the dealership.

It may have been ordered and came and went in a day or two when I didn't stop by. (I turned ten years old two weeks before that car was delivered and spent a lot of time hanging around the dealership.) BP

[8E45E]

I wonder if one of those 62 1957 President Custom-trim two door ex-police cars still exist. It would be an interesting find today.

Craig

[s1b]

That would be a great find