Body Panel Modification ?

[Cajun Kid]

I am not sure but hope some one can help me on here.

For my 1953 Studebaker (more info and pics in the build diary section)

I will be running in Classic Gas Altered

The stock body has a gas door in the left (driver side)  rear quarter panel.  Can I remove and fill the gas door opening in (smooth it so it looks like the left side) ?

I have the Satin Black paint on and had planned on leaving the gas door, but if I can smooth it in, It would be a good time to do it now (when we are ready to finish the paint job, and before artwork and lettering)

Thanks

Charles

[RichFox]

Yes. Minor customizing is allowed.

[Cajun Kid]

Rich,  Thanks

FYI - here is the first shot of the Stude rolling outside..Note the area where the gas door goes ! 


*** These are just shop wheels and tires, not the Red Wheels with Moon Discs we will use.

[Rick Byrnes]

Charles, when running the Merkur I did push the envelope a little in Production Supercharged, but didn't have the guts to do that body work when we repainted.
I did glue the door shut with clear RTV but did not fill completely to give impression of streamlining.

Later I ran the same body in GC and Altered with a N/A motor, but left that part of the body alone.

I agree, it would look really slick though.

[Cajun Kid]

Rick,  with the gas door on it does not look bad and it fits quite well... I was just wondering legality for my class as would look better "smoothed"  can't see an aero advantage,, but sure don't want to break a rule or push the envelope for cosmetic reasons.

Charles

[RichFox]

It used to say "minor customizing allowed" Now it says "minor chrome trim and emblems may be removed" Not the same. Maybe you should check with the SCTA for a better answer.