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  • #1

    counterfeit Studebaker El Camino

    http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2015/04/13/hemmings-find-of-the-day-1978-chevrolet-el-camino/?refer=news
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  • #2
    Looks good, I'd drive it but as we all know that's not a 51 front.

    I really like the color combo.

    Dean.

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    • #3
      Looks like more research is required to get the real story that Hemmings did not.

      I know we have seen several of these before, or this one really gets around in several colors! This can't be a one off, one of a kind.

      There would have to be a Co. making these custom extra wide Fiberglass front ends, rear fenders etc. to fit the El Camino Body and that dash does not look Chevy. to me, that would be a lot of tooling out there somewhere to "mass" produce (well maybe more like "Limited Produce" these parts).
      The only thing Studebaker is the Side Grilles, Center Bullet and Headlight Rims. They look like real reconditioned/re-plated Stude. Parts.

      Unfortunately, the end result is not that pretty, maybe they should have used a much older El Camino.
      StudeRich
      Second Generation Stude Driver,
      Proud '54 Starliner Owner
      SDC Member Since 1967

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      • #4
        It's a kit, folks.... lots of them around.
        Some of them even belong to SDC members.
        The only difference between death and taxes is that death does not grow worse every time Congress convenes. - Will Rogers

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        • #5
          I don't know what's 'counterfeit' about it.

          Craig

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          • #6
            ?Well, except for the paint job and red interior, I kinda like it. Though I would much rather have bumpers of some kind on it.
            Home of the famous Mr. Ed!
            K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Studebaker!
            Ron Smith
            Where the heck is Fawn Lodge, CA?

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            • #7
              50 front. Headlight rims look real also. These have been around for several years. Some look very good.
              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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              • #8
                I know of one, and I really like it.
                Jamie McLeod
                Hope Mills, NC

                1963 Lark "Ugly Betty"
                1958 Commander "Christine"
                1964 Wagonaire "Louise"
                1955 Commander Sedan
                1964 Champ
                1960 Lark

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                • #9
                  http://www.studemino.com/home.asp


                  More:

                  studemino - Google Search
                  https://www.google.com/search?q=studemino&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
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                  Dave Lester

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by starliner62 View Post
                    I know of one, and I really like it.
                    Me too!!!
                    Kerry. SDC Member #A012596W. ENCSDC member.

                    '51 Champion Business Coupe - (Tom's Car). Purchased 11/2012.

                    '40 Champion. sold 10/11. '63 Avanti R-1384. sold 12/10.

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                    • #11
                      At least unlike counterfeit money, no one will mistake this for "the real thing".

                      There used to be one around here, I haven't seen if for a year or two. Probably in Canada or hiding in a barn somewhere.
                      63 Avanti R1 2788
                      1914 Stutz Bearcat
                      (George Barris replica)

                      Washington State

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                      • #12
                        Why choose disparaging words?
                        Kind of sad for an enthusiast forum.
                        HTIH (Hope The Info Helps)

                        Jeff

                        Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Mark Twain



                        Note: SDC# 070190 (and earlier...)

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                        • #13
                          Vast improvement over a regular ol' ElCamino.
                          Neil Thornton

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                          • #14
                            Calvin Lowell (OldCarFart) always wanted to build one of these kits on a station wagon platform..
                            (Would have been cool, Calvin!...(RIP!)
                            HTIH (Hope The Info Helps)

                            Jeff

                            Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Mark Twain



                            Note: SDC# 070190 (and earlier...)

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                            • #15
                              I saw one built on a full size Chevy wagon in Daytona at the Turkey Run a few years back. Didn't particularly care for it,but I LIKE the Studemino!
                              Neil Thornton

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