1953 - 54 Gangstercap or sun visor.

[Ralphie]

After seeing a close - up photo in John Bridges' book Studebaker's Finest I have started thinking that maybe a gangstercap, or a sort of sun visor would look neat on a 1953 "hot rod" project that I have bought and will get shipped home to my Norweagian home from the USA.

Does anybody have any "experiences" with gangstercaps or something similare on these Studes?
Where would I perhaps be able to get one( in the USA or Europe )?

Thanks!

Stay young - Live life with ROCK'N ROOOOOOLL!!!

[Roscomacaw]

I've never heard of a visor being referred to as a "Gangstercap", but I still learn a thing or two on occassion. Further, I can't imagine such a visor doing anything complimentary to the lines of a 53 of any style. Either way, it's not gonna be easy to find such a piece for a 53 Coupe or Hardtop. You don't mention what model you've acquired, so I'm only guessing here.
That said, SASCO has all the pieces to put the mini-visors they offered on their sedan models. These actually replace the upper and side reveal mouldings of the front windshield. There's different pieces for the early, flat-windshield sedans/wagons and the later, Ultra-Vista windshield variants. Be advised tho that these won't work on Coupes or Hardtops. Such wasn't available on the C-K cars.

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe

[Roscomacaw]

I've never heard of a visor being referred to as a "Gangstercap", but I still learn a thing or two on occassion. Further, I can't imagine such a visor doing anything complimentary to the lines of a 53 of any style. Either way, it's not gonna be easy to find such a piece for a 53 Coupe or Hardtop. You don't mention what model you've acquired, so I'm only guessing here.
That said, SASCO has all the pieces to put the mini-visors they offered on their sedan models. These actually replace the upper and side reveal mouldings of the front windshield. There's different pieces for the early, flat-windshield sedans/wagons and the later, Ultra-Vista windshield variants. Be advised tho that these won't work on Coupes or Hardtops. Such wasn't available on the C-K cars.

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe

[52-fan]

Shouldn't that be 'gangsta'cap? Sounds like something the boys in the hood came up with. I agree that a C or K body car would not be improved by such an accessory, but it's your car your choice!

1952 Champion Starlight since October,1971. 1962 Daytona
since May, 2007.Searcy,Arkansas

[52-fan]

Shouldn't that be 'gangsta'cap? Sounds like something the boys in the hood came up with. I agree that a C or K body car would not be improved by such an accessory, but it's your car your choice!

1952 Champion Starlight since October,1971. 1962 Daytona
since May, 2007.Searcy,Arkansas

[mbstude]

Something like this maybe?



Matthew Burnette
'59 Scotsman
'63 Daytona
Hazlehurst, GA

[mbstude]

Something like this maybe?



Matthew Burnette
'59 Scotsman
'63 Daytona
Hazlehurst, GA

[wpsrea]

Enough said. Can you imagine the wind noise from that thing. Just because the paint matches, doesn't mean it fits.

[wpsrea]

Enough said. Can you imagine the wind noise from that thing. Just because the paint matches, doesn't mean it fits.

[mbstude]

As far as I know, that visor is original to that car. (Maybe a dealer option?) The owner was telling me about another '53 Starliner he seen with the same visor at a show somewhere.


Matthew Burnette
'59 Scotsman
'63 Daytona
Hazlehurst, GA

[mbstude]

As far as I know, that visor is original to that car. (Maybe a dealer option?) The owner was telling me about another '53 Starliner he seen with the same visor at a show somewhere.


Matthew Burnette
'59 Scotsman
'63 Daytona
Hazlehurst, GA

[Johnnywiffer]

From the '54 Accessory brochure:



I think I'll skip this beautiful accessory.

John

[Johnnywiffer]

From the '54 Accessory brochure:



I think I'll skip this beautiful accessory.

John

[Roscomacaw]

For sure! Bob Bourke's a-swirling in his grave!!![8][8][8][8]

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe

[Roscomacaw]

For sure! Bob Bourke's a-swirling in his grave!!![8][8][8][8]

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe