not much studebaker left but i like it!
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not much studebaker left but i like it!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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Very well crafted!
I like it enough to overlook the sbc! -
yeah, but if it's truly a zz4, wouldn't be so bad...
not to nitpick, but i think i would of painted the dash to go a little closer to the interior colors.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.Comment
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I'd like to see some pictures of the '53 convertible mod in the background!Chip
'63 Cruiser
'57 Packard wagon
'61 Lark Regal 4 dr wagon
'50 Commander 4 dr sedanComment
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Who's fooling whom?
I've seen so many of these "started with a '48, made into a '50" to qualify for the cut-off year for street rods. They say they put a '50 front clip on, but NEVER mention having also changed the rear fenders and the dashboard in the modifications listed. Well, I guess they pull the wool over the street rod guys, but I know better. Body tag is also usually missing.
KURTRUK
(read it backwards)
Nothing is politically right which is morally wrong. -A. LincolnComment
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The VIN listed does not match any 1948-1950 Studebaker serial number. Perhaps it matches the original engine number that the car was registered/titled to. What year is 599560 an engine for?Originally posted by kurtruk View PostI've seen so many of these "started with a '48, made into a '50" to qualify for the cut-off year for street rods. They say they put a '50 front clip on, but NEVER mention having also changed the rear fenders and the dashboard in the modifications listed. Well, I guess they pull the wool over the street rod guys, but I know better. Body tag is also usually missing.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longerComment
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Cool !!!! I like it. Since NSRA changed their rule builders don't have to fudge the pre 49 game any longer. I dropped out of NSRA when I sold my 41 and they would not accept the 53. Now I'm legal with the 53 and my 40.
Denny LComment
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The only thing I would change would be the tires and wheels. The Chevy could stay since it is already there. It is interesting how many of these "48s" have 50 dashes.
I remember years ago seeing cars at NSRA events that were obviously 50s, but the owners claimed they were 48 models. This caused lots of confusion for the non Studebaker folk."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickupComment
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questioned him last night re: serial number, body number, etc... not satisfied w/his answer, which he did post on the ebay ad today.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.Comment
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Did you get a picture of the S/N plate from him? Is it a Studebaker S/N plate that appears to be factory affixed? What are the numbers on the plate?Originally posted by Corvanti View Post
Maybe it is just a made-up plate or a California issued plate to match what was the engine number.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longerComment
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no picture, just a email with the same answer he put in the ad...
my best guess would be a blank plate bought on ebay (or similar place), with whatever number that calif put on a new pink slip (title), engraved on the plate (?).
haven't lived in socal since '86, maybe someone out there can verify CA DMV procedures in an instance like this...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.Comment
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