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Offline John (Maryland)

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1953 Studebaker
« on: April 25, 2011, 08:49:55 AM »
The construction of the 1953 Studebaker is still underway. Things are starting to come together.  John.

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2011, 08:52:11 AM »
it sure look like it!!!!  :cheers:
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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2011, 09:13:40 AM »
Looking good!
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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2011, 09:19:08 AM »
Suuu  Weeeet!!
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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2011, 05:34:35 AM »
The driveshaft protective tunnel has been welded and is CM.  Most of the electrical work is complete.  The switchbox is mounted on the upper roll cage and the bracket next to the driver cage is for a data recorder.  John.

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2011, 06:14:48 AM »
Nice. Great workmanship.

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2011, 08:43:03 AM »
Good job John. That's a really nice clean looking build.  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2011, 12:03:01 PM »
John;

In an emergency can you hit the OFF switches for the ignition and fuel without hitting the starter?

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #8 on: April 26, 2011, 02:12:00 PM »
Neilo.

That is the way the switches are set up.

Thanks for the thoughts.

John.

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2011, 02:21:53 PM »
Is that bed liner paint? if not, what is it?

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #10 on: April 26, 2011, 02:32:38 PM »
If your question is about the frame, it is an epoxy primer. The parallel portion of the frame is original Studebaker.  The frame will be final painted as soon as I finish a few chassis items.

R.
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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #11 on: April 26, 2011, 07:55:35 PM »
Well, right now Raymond Loewy wouldn't recognize it, but you'll take care of that eventually.
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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #12 on: April 26, 2011, 08:46:09 PM »
Aircap.

TNXs.  The car body is all steel, as stock as possible, no customizing, a standard FG hood, air dam, bumpers, truck lid, in Bonneville trim (Moon discs/etc.).  If it ever gets finished, and it is starting to get there, hope to take it to a National Studebaker Show. I ordered the 3rd member and axles today. 

John.

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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2011, 02:05:31 AM »
Hi John, very nice build and strong and safe, what engine size and what class are you going to race in?  Dave
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Re: 1953 Studebaker
« Reply #14 on: April 27, 2011, 06:35:45 AM »
Steve Kramer of Pasadena, Maryland built the car and has put forth considerable personal effort - a stellar TIG welder.  I did not build the car.  The car is now at my house for more work, but the difficult fabrications are mostly finished, I hope.

It will be a basic Classic Gas Altered with a small-SBC, which is being planned as we speak.

R.
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