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I like it quite a bit.
I had a 1989 Thunderbird (similar) that I bought new and kept for 16 years. I had talked to a shop about "converting" it to a '53 Starlight. My Thunderbird was in such good shape and the conversion price was so high, I just sold the Thunderbird.
Is the ThunderStude registered/titled as a 1950 Studebaker or 1992 Thunderbird (not quite an antique yet)?
What is the asking price on this ThunderStude? Even adding shipping, I wonder if it is something that I should consider.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Originally posted by studegary View PostIs the ThunderStude registered/titled as a 1950 Studebaker or 1992 Thunderbird (not quite an antique yet)?
What is the asking price on this ThunderStude? Even adding shipping, I wonder if it is something that I should consider.
He didn't quote me a price yet, he was ciphering his cost in it, and pondering whether or not to slick it up before selling it. He is trying to find a nice, complete used interior to replace what is there... the interior is shot, and nasty, as-is.
I suspect he will decide not to do anything to it, and will establish a price in short order. I'll let you know.sigpic
Dave Lester
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That orange car is built on the previous generation of Thunderbird. I like the 1989 and up Thunderbird better with independant rear suspension, bigger windows, more safety items, etc.
I have seen a few of these Thunderbirds "converted" to appear as 1949-1950 Fords. I have no interest in those <G>.
I am trying to figure out where to put the required front license plate on one of these.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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You could take your chances with no front plate. I do with my Avanti, so far so good.Don Wilson, Centralia, WA
40 Champion 4 door*
50 Champion 2 door*
53 Commander K Auto*
53 Commander K overdrive*
55 President Speedster
62 GT 4Speed*
63 Avanti R1*
64 Champ 1/2 ton
* Formerly owned
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The Orange Thunderbird is the 1984 to 1986 version, I like that roof and windows much better.
But I might be a bit prejudice as I own a '86 Turbo Coupe 5 Speed Manual O.D., definitely NOT your grandmother's T-Bird.
And I too would not have chosen that Red & White combo for the '92, the two tone is OK but the colors need to be more similar, like light and dark Green or Blue.
StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Originally posted by studegary View Post/Cut/I am trying to figure out where to put the required front license plate on one of these.
Those are both quite nice looking Mods, I think the same people may have been involved in the design, because they both have the same 3 chrome trims on the rear fender.
StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Can't believe all that work on the body & the inside of the trunk is so bad. I can understand the interior not bine done. With the front clip off, you would have think the engine would have at least been powerwashed.
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What...are they running out of El Caminos to convert?
BTW: easyrods.com is where the 49-51 Ford-to T-bird kits come from.KURTRUK
(read it backwards)
Nothing is politically right which is morally wrong. -A. Lincoln
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