Now all I have to do is get it mounted in the car. I think it looks great. The Studebaker guys know it's not a Studebaker wheel but I didn't like the stock wheel for a 51 Champion. This Packard wheel looks great and it is at least period correct. The non Stude aficianados will not realize it did not come with the car. It's a compromise between stock 17 inch and custom 15 inch. I think the 16 inch wheel will serve me fine.
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Jon Stalnaker
Karel Staple Chapter SDC
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Did they do the crest on the center medallion, too?RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
10G-C1 - 51 Champion starlight coupe
4H-K5 - 53 Commander starliner hardtop
5H-D5 - 54 Commander Conestoga wagonComment
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The crest is a hood emblem I purchased at Stude Intl. I sent it to him and he encased it in resin and painted the back black. I looks stunning up close.Jon Stalnaker
Karel Staple Chapter SDC
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Nice look to it.
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As you say, it is period correct. I like the wheel you have and most people won't know the difference. The only steering wheels I personally don't like are the flashy gee whiz modern ones some people put an otherwise stock looking modified car. If a car has a theme, stock, drag race, custom, road race, or whatever, the modifications should follow that theme for a unified look. Your wheel will be fine. IMHOLast edited by 52-fan; 07-09-2014, 04:42 PM."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
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I love it. I have a spare that I would like re-done in case someday I get the urge to 'finish" my car. My driver wheel is nice, but after a few pulls with the puller, they all have a few cracks.Dave Warren (Perry Mason by day, Perry Como by night)Comment
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