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paintim613's Custom 53 Studebird
Pat Dilling
Olivehurst, CA
Custom '53 Starlight aka STU COOL
LS1 Engine Swap Journal: http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/jour...ournalid=33611Tags: None
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Originally posted by Nox View PostThe grill sure makes me think strongly of late 50's Hillman's & Sunbeam's & such.Last edited by paintim613; 10-17-2013, 09:44 AM.Tim-'53 Starlight Commander Custom in Yuma, AZ
jimsrodshop.com/project/53-resurrection
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I have received several PMs asking for larger pics than are in my signature link of our '53 custom that was done by my wife's father and uncle in 1954-5 in their Custer, SD body shop. Since I still haven't figured out how to post pictures, I am posting this reply to get these excellent shots more accessible. Car still has original 232 V8 and 3 speed with OD tranny with 21K miles. Thanks again to Pat for posting these originally. If anyone wants more about the car history please send me a PM.Tim-'53 Starlight Commander Custom in Yuma, AZ
jimsrodshop.com/project/53-resurrection
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Tim, any time you would like pictures of your car posted I am happy to do it. Just email them to me like you did these. The car definitely deserves to be seen!
PatPat Dilling
Olivehurst, CA
Custom '53 Starlight aka STU COOL
LS1 Engine Swap Journal: http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/jour...ournalid=33611
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Since our car is often called a TBird by non-Stude folks, we no longer use the term "Studebird." We say, "It's a one of a kind '53 Studebaker custom" in an effort to avoid confusion. When the TBird comment comes up we tell people that our car was in its first parade in the summer of 1955, well before the '56 TBirds hit the showroom and that Ford spies saw it and decided to copy it, LOL.Tim-'53 Starlight Commander Custom in Yuma, AZ
jimsrodshop.com/project/53-resurrection
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Originally posted by paintim613 View PostSome may recognize the grill as being from a '55 Ford Fairlane. Our car is often mistaken for a '56 TBird but we have picture proof that it was finished well before the '56 TBirds came out. Click on my signature link below for the restoration pictures.
I wonder if the Rootes Group designers used it for reference.
Craig
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Our car recently received its second award picked by an active member of the military. This is especially meaningful because my wife's father and uncle, who customized it in 1954-5, both served in WWII. Her uncle was at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked and her father survived the Bataan death march.Tim-'53 Starlight Commander Custom in Yuma, AZ
jimsrodshop.com/project/53-resurrection
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Our '53 custom was awarded Best Modified 50 to Present out of 100+ cars in our class at 6/5/21 Cruzin the Rim car show in Show Low, AZ. A great tribute to my wife's father and uncle who modified it in 1954-5Tim-'53 Starlight Commander Custom in Yuma, AZ
jimsrodshop.com/project/53-resurrection
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Originally posted by 8E45E View Post
It almost resembles a '59 Hillman grille: https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/1957-H...ictures-c14670
I wonder if the Rootes Group designers used it for reference.
CraigDiesel loving, autocrossing, Coupe express loving, Grandpa Architect.
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