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Title: 53 Stude Modified 9-29-2017 Slight Update
Post by: David Bogard on September 07, 2017, 03:13:17 PM

Got the underpinnings mostly done to the point that I need them for now.
(https://images42.fotki.com/v1650/photos/3/3839913/14422379/DSCN0010-vi.jpg)
Patterned the rear wheel openings and filled them in with superglue and microballoons.
(https://images51.fotki.com/v1654/photos/3/3839913/14422379/DSCN0007-vi.jpg)
(https://images54.fotki.com/v104/photos/3/3839913/14422379/DSCN0008-vi.jpg)
Determined setback on the body and cut new rear wheel well rough-ins.
(https://images108.fotki.com/v1659/photos/3/3839913/14422379/DSCN0017sm-vi.jpg)
(https://images108.fotki.com/v1659/photos/3/3839913/14422379/DSCN0019sm-vi.jpg)
Next I will shorten the greenhouse to pull the body front back to the firewall and then we'll bob the tail.

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified
Post by: Dirtman on September 07, 2017, 04:23:55 PM

Good to hear from you again, and great to see your project......they are always interesting....

Rett

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified
Post by: Bob P. on September 07, 2017, 04:46:20 PM

Glad to see you back David,

This is a very interesting project. Greet workmanship as always.
I will be keeping an eye on this one.

Bob

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified
Post by: BobD on September 07, 2017, 07:04:37 PM

Ditto to glad to see you back!  Looks like another winner being assembled!

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified
Post by: sentsat71 on September 08, 2017, 08:00:06 AM

WOW!! 
Already quite sharp looking!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified
Post by: Olderndirt on September 08, 2017, 11:13:32 AM

Years ago these old Study's were the bomb for late model racing. If you opened up the oil returns in the heads, lightened the flywheel, and put a big four barrel on it, it would run with the big dogs.
 Very nice build, for somebody from Arkansas. Or, anywhere actually. Just have to gouge you a little, because my mom's clan all come from Arkansas.

  Olderndirt

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified 9-12-2017 Update
Post by: john2 on September 12, 2017, 03:42:00 PM

 :)  Looking good.  I do like the shorter tail.

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified 9-12-2017 Update
Post by: Bob P. on September 12, 2017, 04:28:22 PM

Looking good David. In my opinion the shorter tail makes it look much better, more like a modified.

Bob

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified 9-12-2017 Update
Post by: Charlie.D on September 12, 2017, 05:12:33 PM

David you have built a bunch of crazy looking that I really like

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified 9-12-2017 Update
Post by: Big Orange on September 12, 2017, 05:25:53 PM

This is on its way to be an awesome build. I definitely like the shorter rear myself. I have no imagination for something of this magnitude. You KILL it !!

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified 9-12-2017 Update
Post by: TarheelRick on September 13, 2017, 03:27:59 AM

I thought that big butt looked pretty good, however it does have a better aesthetic with the shorter hiney.  Great job.

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified 9-12-2017 Update
Post by: sentsat71 on September 13, 2017, 09:03:56 AM

David....that is coming along quite nicely.....!

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified 9-15-2017 Update
Post by: Bob P. on September 15, 2017, 05:16:52 PM

This is coming along very nice. I can't wait to see what paint scheme and colors you come up with for this one.

Bob

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified 9-15-2017 Update
Post by: Greg Birky on September 16, 2017, 06:44:57 PM

I'm liking this mod a bunch!!!  I think you hit it right on the body dimensions!!!  Looks like your driver lost his mind, though!!!  All kidding aside, I really dig this mod, David!!!😎👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🏁

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified 9-18-2017 Paint Update
Post by: triple97s on September 19, 2017, 08:49:22 AM

I really like that color !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified 9-18-2017 Paint Update
Post by: Gary Davis on September 19, 2017, 05:08:28 PM

DANG!!!! That looks GREAT.... David! This will be the "BEST DAMN LOOKING CAR IN TOWN".....I think that it will really POP against that frame color. I also had a 53 Stude in mind(on the build list) for a modified. Seeing yours really makes me want to start on one. Can't wait to see the body on the chassis...

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified 9-18-2017 Paint Update
Post by: Dirtman on September 20, 2017, 02:21:00 PM

If you shoot this outside, let us know ahead of time when you will post it. That way I can get my welding helmet on to really look at it. Wow, that color is out of this world.
Waiting patiently for the end result!!!

Rett

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified 9-29-2017 Slight Update
Post by: pdaly28 on September 30, 2017, 10:21:31 AM

very nice David!

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified 9-29-2017 Slight Update
Post by: Bob P. on September 30, 2017, 04:33:30 PM

Great build David. That paint job looks fantastic. I see the driver has a matching uniform.
I can't wait to see it finished with the decals.

Bob

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified 9-29-2017 Slight Update
Post by: Gary Davis on September 30, 2017, 05:22:32 PM

David...that's the BEST a 53 Stude has ever looked. The decals will make this Modified look even better....looking forward to seeing it...

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified 9-29-2017 Slight Update
Post by: sentsat71 on October 01, 2017, 05:43:20 AM

WOW!!!
Better get out the sunglasses! Even for a night race!

This turned out FANTASTIC!!! And the decals ain't even on yet!!

Great Job!!

Title: Re: 53 Stude Modified 9-29-2017 Slight Update
Post by: triple97s on October 01, 2017, 10:32:20 AM

Awesome !