I like this rod, a lot

[JDP]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Studebaker-1954-STUDEBAKER-COMMANDER-COUPE-CUSTOM-TURBOCHARGED_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6466QQitemZ4624280835QQrdZ1

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64 R2 4 speed Challenger
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
63 Daytona Convert.

[Dan White]

I like it too! This would be the only engine swap that I would really like to do to a Stude C/K. Not sure about the headlights though? As far as the tranny, I bet it is a 200-4R not a 700-R4. I don't think the 700-R4 will bolt up to the GN V6. The 200-4R used in the GN was supposedly a special build and tougher than the 700R4 used during that era.

Dan White
64 R1 GT
64 R2 GT

[Roscomacaw]

Looks to be nicely executed. But I don't like the "Porsche" headlight treatment. I mean - they saw fit to maintain the rest of Bourke's classic artistry and then hacked the headlites back. It's almost as if they did it just to prove they did something custom.
Of course - their car, not mine.

Miscreant at large.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President 2-dr
1955 President State
1951 Champion Biz cpe
1963 Daytona project FS

[imported_n/a]

Super nice. It looks they really went all out to build that car, and it is impressive. The 'cedes headlights definitely enhance the styling of this car. The GN drivetrain swap and Camaro subframe are some seriously crafty re-engineering. Interior looks great. The only thing that would suit my preferences better would've been more exterior chrome-- bumpers, tailight housings, door handles, and the quarter moldings contrasted by that dark green paint.

[JBOYLE]

I didn't know Batman started in South Bend before moving to Gotham City.

63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)

Washington State

[Studedude]

quote:Originally posted by Packebaker

Super nice. It looks they really went all out to build that car, and it is impressive. The 'cedes headlights definitely enhance the styling of this car. The GN drivetrain swap and Camaro subframe are some seriously crafty re-engineering. Interior looks great. The only thing that would suit my preferences better would've been more exterior chrome-- bumpers, tailight housings, door handles, and the quarter moldings contrasted by that dark green paint.

Who are you, and what have you done with Packebaker?

I have seen the headlight treatment before, and it still has not "grown" on me. (I''m not sure this isn't the car that sold on ebay a while back on ebay, from Canada.)

The only graphics I like on the car is on the trunk. But, that is why there are so many shapes, sizes, and colors of things... we all have different tastes. Other than the headlights and graphics, this is just how I would do it if I had it do do over again. This car makes 'Sheba look like an amateur job. (Which she is.) [8D]

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[stude freak]

i rather have Sheba.

[Studedude]

quote:Originally posted by stude freak

i rather have Sheba.

I must not tell 'Sheba about you.

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[JDP]

I agree about the headlights, nicely done, but they look somehow "wrong" to me. BTW, Sheba is the pretty girl next door, the ebay rod is a porn star, both have their place.

Studebaker On The Net http://stude.com
64 R2 4 speed Challenger
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
63 Daytona Convert.

[imported_n/a]

Don't worry, kids--I won't be doing any of that to the Packebaker, because it had already suffered enough Kustomizing before it even left South Bend! The bidding on the 54 has six days to run, is at 18k, and hasn't met the reserve. Care to take any guesses as to the top bid?

[Mr. Dan0]

I like it.....i like it ALOT

Man check out that hood !![][][]

Of course I'm not an original type guy . I am more into re-inventing the wheel. Than to make it original.

I love challenges.............

You should see my invention of a mobile Trailer washer .
I can wash 50-60 trailers in an hour........>>
And my skate board with a weed eater engine.
Thought about opening up my own ."monster garage" LOL

[Kdancy]

When Mercedes first came out with that headlight design (86-87) I had an artist friend sketch me out a 53 Stude with those lights set in it. He made me several different drawings and I still have them in my "Studebaker's Finest" book. The headlight treatment seems to work best when the hood is "nosed" to blend with the headlight angle.
The black 54 is very nicely done.

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61 Cursed Purple Hawk
64 Champ long bed V8
64 GT

[N8N]

I wonder if some early Porsche 911 headlights might not look a little more appropriate than the Mercedes lights? They're just a little more upright and wouldn't detract so much from the line of the front fender.

just a thought,

nate

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55 Commander Starlight
62 Daytona hardtop

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[jims53]

The car is very nice...About 4 years ago my wife and I took a long weekend and drove to Canada to look at the car and drive it. It's as nice as it looks and boy does it go and handle well. At that time the man who built the car wanted $24,000.
Jim

[sbca96]

Very nicely executed ... but those rims just DONT work, too dated.

Tom

1963 Studebaker Avanti, 102,000, custom made brake brackets to mount 1998 Mustang GT 4 wheel disc brakes (soon to get 13" Cobra front brakes, 2003 Mustang Cobra 17" wheels, GM altenator, will be getting : 97 Camaro Z28 tan leather seats, 97 Camaro Z28 T-56 6-speed trans, Ported 'R3' style Avanti heads with stainless full flow valves, 'R3' 276 duration cam w/chrysler solid lifters, shortened push rods, aluminum cam gear, Edelbrock AFB Carb, GM HEI distributor, 8.8mm plug wires, waiting in the garage.