Studebaker factory film, desert explorer

[clonelark]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grmykVX7tWI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PehaS0SyVIA&NR=1

If it wasn't for the last minute i'd never get anything done.

[Chris_Dresbach]

Wouldnt mind seeing more on the 1950 sand car. If I had a 1:18 model of it, I bet I could buitld a replica '50 Sand Car.

Chris Dresbach

[mbstude]

Chris, if you seriously want detailed photos of Sand Cars, I might be able to help you out. I'd have to get permission to 'share' the photos though. Just let me know.

[Chris_Dresbach]

Copied and saved.

Chris Dresbach

[Chris_Dresbach]

quote:Originally posted by mbstude



Chris, if you seriously want detailed photos of Sand Cars, I might be able to help you out. I'd have to get permission to 'share' the photos though. Just let me know.

Heck ya! Any info would be good. If I can get my hands on one of those '50 Champions in 1:18 scale, Ill try and build a replica.

Chris Dresbach

[jimmijim8]

Way cool post. Did I hear 13 inch by 950 tires? jimmijim

Stude Junkie+++++++Do it right the f$$$$ Time. Never mind. Just do it right. When youre done your done. You'll know it.

[jimmijim8]

Way cool post. Did I hear 13 inch by 950 tires? jimmijim

Stude Junkie+++++++Do it right the f$$$$ Time. Never mind. Just do it right. When youre done your done. You'll know it.

[studegary]

[quote]quote:Originally posted by Chris_Dresbach

Originally posted by mbstude
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Heck ya! Any info would be good. If I can get my hands on one of those '50 Champions in 1:18 scale, Ill try and build a replica.

Chris Dresbach

Commander (quite different from a "Champion" in 1950.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[Retired]

YAT MING 1/18th scale 1950's are Champion Starlite Coupes. You need to send a photo of a 1950 Commander four door Sand Car and photo's and demensions 0f a 1950 Commander four door to Roberto the Modeler in Brazal. He will duplicate it in 1/14thth scale.

Richard

[Chris_Dresbach]

quote:Originally posted by Retired

YAT MING 1/18th scale 1950's are Champion Starlite Coupes. You need to send a photo of a 1950 Commander four door Sand Car and photo's and demensions 0f a 1950 Commander four door to Roberto the Modeler in Brazal. He will duplicate it in 1/14thth scale.

Richard

I'm to cheap to go that route! I think a starlight champion sand car would pe a pretty cool repop prototype![8D]

Chris Dresbach

[Lothar]

The sand car at the proving grounds appears to have been painted grey. The cars in the ads look like they're a darker color, maybe blue or green. Tough to tell from black and white pics. Does anyone know anything about the desert explorer paint schemes?

1950 Champion 4 Dr.
Holdrege NE

[mbstude]

Yes, all the Sand Cars were Commanders.



The remains of a '51 sand car rest in the Proving Ground graveyard. Earlier this year, an attempt was made to remove it. It was so rusty that it naturally collapsed on itself upon trying to lift it. So, the rear fenders were saved.

[mbstude]

quote:Originally posted by jimmijim8

Way cool post. Did I hear 13 inch by 950 tires? jimmijim

That'd be correct Jim.

[Chris_Dresbach]

Did they have a starlight version of it?[?]

Chris Dresbach

[clonelark]

Is that back window a Land cruiser only thing?, wonder if it would fit a business coupe?

If it wasn't for the last minute i'd never get anything done.