Hi All,
Just bought my first Studebaker, a 1957 Silver Hawk. Just joined this forum. Can’t get much more newbie than this.
Now that I have a project, I need a smart way to make it look good and be road worthy. So, before making missteps I am asking for your expertise in terms of body work.
My vehicle has rust issues where the fin attaches to the quarter panel. It has the same issue at the quarter panel to body seam. I saw the Ray-Lin ‘Fin Installation’ how to and a picture gallery of ‘Buttercup’. Thumbs up Jerry; impressive work. Both fin to quarter panel seams on this vehicle are in poor shape with lots of cracked plastic filler. It is probably best to remove the fin for metal and rust repair. Would appreciate some info on how to remove the fin.
The quarter panel is in good shape. The seam where quarter panel and body meet needs work. Tips and hints on removing the quarter panel are appreciated.
The vehicle is far from stock, so there is no need/desire to keep something original for the sake of originality. The car will be getting A/C and it currently has working vent doors. The window vent hardware is either non-existent or in poor condition. I do not feel that working window vents are a necessity or particularly desired. Has anyone eliminated the window vents or made them fixed (closed)? If so, hints and tips are welcomed.
These couple of items should keep me busy for several months. Thanks for any and all suggestions.
I’ve uploaded some pictures. If you see ‘em I was successful. If not I’m still trying.
Just bought my first Studebaker, a 1957 Silver Hawk. Just joined this forum. Can’t get much more newbie than this.
Now that I have a project, I need a smart way to make it look good and be road worthy. So, before making missteps I am asking for your expertise in terms of body work.
My vehicle has rust issues where the fin attaches to the quarter panel. It has the same issue at the quarter panel to body seam. I saw the Ray-Lin ‘Fin Installation’ how to and a picture gallery of ‘Buttercup’. Thumbs up Jerry; impressive work. Both fin to quarter panel seams on this vehicle are in poor shape with lots of cracked plastic filler. It is probably best to remove the fin for metal and rust repair. Would appreciate some info on how to remove the fin.
The quarter panel is in good shape. The seam where quarter panel and body meet needs work. Tips and hints on removing the quarter panel are appreciated.
The vehicle is far from stock, so there is no need/desire to keep something original for the sake of originality. The car will be getting A/C and it currently has working vent doors. The window vent hardware is either non-existent or in poor condition. I do not feel that working window vents are a necessity or particularly desired. Has anyone eliminated the window vents or made them fixed (closed)? If so, hints and tips are welcomed.
These couple of items should keep me busy for several months. Thanks for any and all suggestions.
I’ve uploaded some pictures. If you see ‘em I was successful. If not I’m still trying.
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