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slim

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53 Stude Starline Coupe
« on: September 12, 2017, 06:47:32 PM »
This has been posted before but never really completed. A big block chevy powered dirt modified sportsman on a 57 chevy chassis.
Now is complete with engine, radiator, complete interior, new cage side bars, gas tank replaced by a safer fuel cell, headers and exhauast, and yes! A drive shaft. Took 9years and two months, but now it's cleaned up and complete!
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Re: 53 Stude Starline Coupe
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2017, 08:47:41 PM »
Great looking Studer Slim! I am really becoming a fan of the entire Studebaker lineup; they had some innovative and fast vehicles!
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Re: 53 Stude Starline Coupe
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2017, 03:24:09 AM »
Super looking Studebaker, really enjoy your attention to detail.  Which '57 Chevy chassis did you use: a standard kit chassis or one of the  modified kits?  Also did you do the decals yourself?
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Re: 53 Stude Starline Coupe
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2017, 09:07:10 AM »
That is one SHARP looking Stude!!!
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Re: 53 Stude Starline Coupe
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2017, 10:41:39 AM »
Thanks fellas. I used the new tool 57 chevy kit for the chassis. The one with separate frame rails. Ye, the decals are mine.
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Re: 53 Stude Starline Coupe
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2017, 07:02:21 PM »
I agree...one great looking Studebaker!  Like the color combo. Those heavy-duty bumpers were typical in our area back in the 50s-60s.
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Re: 53 Stude Starline Coupe
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2017, 06:29:06 PM »
This Stude is awesome, Slim!!!  I'm really diggin it!!!  If you don't mind my asking, where did you source your rear tires from???  They are purity neat. 😎👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🏁
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Re: 53 Stude Starline Coupe
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2017, 05:35:05 AM »
Another good one here! I didn't even look at the builders name and still knew it was yours...
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Re: 53 Stude Starline Coupe
« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2017, 12:40:19 PM »
Well done Slim, this is a very nice build.

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Re: 53 Stude Starline Coupe
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2017, 09:04:36 AM »
Good to see this one again, Slim.  Your vintage color schemes are the best!  8)
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Re: 53 Stude Starline Coupe
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2017, 12:24:13 PM »
I thought I posted on this one...even though it took you 9yrs 2months and (28days...Johnny Paycheck song)LOL....this really came out with your building stamp ALL over it Slim! Great job my friend. The paint scheme sure looks good.
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