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Offline John (Maryland)

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #30 on: May 03, 2011, 07:38:34 AM »
It took several months to sort out all the details, but the transmission is finally installed.  It uses a 71/2 inch bellhousing and a mechanical clutch.  R. John.

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #31 on: May 15, 2011, 03:52:44 PM »
The pics show beginning to install the fiberglass air dam, bumper, and grill.  The fenders are steel.

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #32 on: May 18, 2011, 02:46:51 PM »
Now John, that sure does look familiar to me as well ...

Keep up the good work.

Do you plan on being done for Sept or Oct at Maxton ?  Looks like you are a ways off to be ready for Loring in mid July??

Charles
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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #33 on: May 19, 2011, 12:30:00 PM »
Charles. 

Very nice runs and speeds at Maxton - your car is looking great; I always enjoy the pics and videos. 

I'm headed toward Maxton as that is the build, but I do not want to get ahead of myself - a bit of work remains. 

R.
John.

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #34 on: September 30, 2011, 05:26:28 PM »
Attached are a few recent pictures of the build.
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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #35 on: September 30, 2011, 05:46:03 PM »
John the Stude sure sets nice. Hope to see u run in October at Maxton or late April in Ohio.

keep us posted...have a great weekend.

Charles
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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #36 on: September 30, 2011, 06:30:53 PM »
Really nice car! Fine workmanship. One question - Does the ECTA require the amount of gusseting that is required at an SCTA event (esp. bonneville). I didn't see any gussets in the early pictures of the build. If you plan on heading west you may want to check with a SCTA before your final assembly.

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #37 on: September 30, 2011, 07:12:51 PM »
It has gussets.

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #38 on: September 30, 2011, 07:19:27 PM »
Charles.

Hope to see you at Maxton in October, I am looking forward to going.

John.

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #39 on: October 11, 2011, 06:02:18 PM »
Attached are some pictures showing the final painting of the frame and assembly of the chassis.  R. John.

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #40 on: October 12, 2011, 06:00:05 AM »
Front view; the engine is a P-Ayr replica block.

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #41 on: October 12, 2011, 06:20:50 AM »
Great build!  Nice attention to detail, I like how the wiring got done on the car.
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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #42 on: October 12, 2011, 07:48:26 PM »
John ,

Oh so close,,, Hope to see you at Maxton this month.

What motor will you have in the Stude and what class do you plan on running ?

Charles
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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #43 on: October 13, 2011, 09:42:36 AM »
Charles.

While I tried for Maxton in October there was simply too much to do, regrettably, as this build was principally for Maxton. 

Presently, everything seems to be coming together quite well.  It will be a classic altered probably a “C” or “B”, unlikely a “D”.  I am currently talking with the engine folks; I do like all the LSR classes.

Hope to see you at Maxton; I'm staying at the Comfort Inn.

John.

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #44 on: October 13, 2011, 12:56:12 PM »
I know this is for ECTA but if you bring it to Bonneville from what I've seen you window net is only 1/2 of what it needs to be or the one mandated in Jim Lovings Firebird........Good looking build....JD
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