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The car was found in Pleasant Grove Texas after sitting since 2006. The records, receipts, and documents were all in a binder. The previous owner was Van Holmes of Carrollton, treasurer of the North Texas Studebaker Club. The car was going thru a frame up restoration when it came to a halt in 06. For the last 11 years I have no idea what took place. I found it on Craigslist in Dallas and was the first guy to look at it. I have dreamed for years of owning a C or K and never thought I'd find one I could afford. I will be jumping into this in a couple months once the weather cools off. I need nearly all the chrome and the internal window mechanisms for both front doors. The motor was rebuilt as well as the transmission. All of the mechanics, brakes, king pins front end, rear springs, exhaust are done. I think I will have Larkworks fabricate a new wiring harness. I have it up and running off a bottle right now.
Last edited by poweroptions; 07-29-2017, 05:48 PM.1942 Packard Clipper Custom Touring Sedan * 1952 Studebaker Champion Regal * 1954 Studebaker Commander Regal Starlight * 1967 Thunderbird Hdtp * 1969 Continental Mark III * 1969 Mercury Marquis convertible * 1972 Buick Riviera * 1973 Continental Mark IV * 1978 Glass Top Lincoln Town Car * 1983 Mercedes 300SD * 1986 Dodge RAM 4WD * 1999 Infiniti Q45 -
Nice find with that 1954 Commander Starlight.
I would ask/look for the chrome. It was probably with the car, stored somewhere or off to a plater.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
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Wow, Bryan; power steering on a '54; rare! Looks good so far. Best wishes with the completion. 
BP
We've got to quit saying, "How stupid can you be?" Too many people are taking it as a challenge. 
G. K. Chesterton: This triangle of truisms, of father, mother, and child, cannot be destroyed; it can only destroy those civilizations which disregard it.Comment
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Thanks Gary, of the chrome I have it is pitted badly, outside of the grille teeth w/blinkers that I have as NOS in Stude boxes. The guts for the door shells are missing, no guide tracks for the glass or regulators. All in all I'd say it is 95% all there.
Originally posted by studegary View PostLast edited by poweroptions; 07-22-2017, 06:21 AM.1942 Packard Clipper Custom Touring Sedan * 1952 Studebaker Champion Regal * 1954 Studebaker Commander Regal Starlight * 1967 Thunderbird Hdtp * 1969 Continental Mark III * 1969 Mercury Marquis convertible * 1972 Buick Riviera * 1973 Continental Mark IV * 1978 Glass Top Lincoln Town Car * 1983 Mercedes 300SD * 1986 Dodge RAM 4WD * 1999 Infiniti Q45Comment
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What a cool project.. I think we still have one NOS grille surround, but I can't remember which side. I'm sure we've got most anything else you'd need.
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A few more pictures.
Last edited by poweroptions; 07-22-2017, 04:12 PM.1942 Packard Clipper Custom Touring Sedan * 1952 Studebaker Champion Regal * 1954 Studebaker Commander Regal Starlight * 1967 Thunderbird Hdtp * 1969 Continental Mark III * 1969 Mercury Marquis convertible * 1972 Buick Riviera * 1973 Continental Mark IV * 1978 Glass Top Lincoln Town Car * 1983 Mercedes 300SD * 1986 Dodge RAM 4WD * 1999 Infiniti Q45Comment
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These attachments don't work.Originally posted by poweroptions View PostChip
'63 Cruiser
'57 Packard wagon
'61 Lark Regal 4 dr wagon
'50 Commander 4 dr sedanComment
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Wow! Very nice and what a great find. I know you will enjoy the rest of the build and parts hunt.
Mark
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Hey thank you Mark. I will, I am usually saving a car that is one step from the junkyard. This one is 90% done instead. Pat
Originally posted by Bullet View Post1942 Packard Clipper Custom Touring Sedan * 1952 Studebaker Champion Regal * 1954 Studebaker Commander Regal Starlight * 1967 Thunderbird Hdtp * 1969 Continental Mark III * 1969 Mercury Marquis convertible * 1972 Buick Riviera * 1973 Continental Mark IV * 1978 Glass Top Lincoln Town Car * 1983 Mercedes 300SD * 1986 Dodge RAM 4WD * 1999 Infiniti Q45Comment
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I like that color combination; you are indeed lucky to find one with all the body work and paint DONE!!Comment
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Very sweet ride. Nice with a big capital N.Mike O'Handley, Cat Herder Third Class
Kenmore, Washington
hausdok@msn.com
'58 Packard Hawk
'05 Subaru Baja Turbo
'71 Toyota Crown Coupe
'69 Pontiac Firebird
(What is it with me and discontinued/orphan cars?)Comment
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Mike that's very Nice you think so too. I'm excited as Hell over my find.1942 Packard Clipper Custom Touring Sedan * 1952 Studebaker Champion Regal * 1954 Studebaker Commander Regal Starlight * 1967 Thunderbird Hdtp * 1969 Continental Mark III * 1969 Mercury Marquis convertible * 1972 Buick Riviera * 1973 Continental Mark IV * 1978 Glass Top Lincoln Town Car * 1983 Mercedes 300SD * 1986 Dodge RAM 4WD * 1999 Infiniti Q45Comment
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Very very nice project!
Enough left to do to be a challange but so much is done and looks to be high quality too. congratulations!Diesel loving, autocrossing, Coupe express loving, Grandpa Architect.Comment
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Thank you. Yes not to bad to finish out. I maintain all of our cars and have owned multiple 4 dr. Continental convertibles and Ford retractables. Those babies can be beyond challenging. I enjoy these Studebakers to the moon and back for their straight forward simple construction. SOLD both Lincoln converts and the Tbird convert because I just plain wore out on them.
Originally posted by t walgamuth View Post1942 Packard Clipper Custom Touring Sedan * 1952 Studebaker Champion Regal * 1954 Studebaker Commander Regal Starlight * 1967 Thunderbird Hdtp * 1969 Continental Mark III * 1969 Mercury Marquis convertible * 1972 Buick Riviera * 1973 Continental Mark IV * 1978 Glass Top Lincoln Town Car * 1983 Mercedes 300SD * 1986 Dodge RAM 4WD * 1999 Infiniti Q45Comment
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Wow! You really scored on that one. Very clean. I bet you can't wait to get it on the road and show it off. Congratulations!Ed Sallia
Dundee, OR
Sol Lucet OmnibusComment
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