disconovaman Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 Skeptical... you and me both lol! Thanks, I want it to be a little better than when 18 year old me built it the first time... the bodywork is more involved than the first time for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rogers Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 You are a master!! I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I just stumbled in to this thread and I am impressed. Always intended to do a Bonneville Studebaker so I am really enjoying your build. Thank you for sharing it. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 All I can say is WOW! You've inspired me to do something I haven't done before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 I laid down a coat of White Lightning white pearl paint. I couldn't wait any longer to add the decals to see how it's gonna look. I rarely do this before getting other things done first but I couldn't wait any longer. One thing that disappointed me was the word LIGHT wasn't as noticeable after I got the Loewy decal on. I'm just gonna have to keep moving. I'm 99% happy with the outcome. I also want to say thanks for everyone's support so far. I definitely think we get more motivated to do the work when we have an audience.... keep watching, it isn't over yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Well, the decals are done. They're not perfect but I struggled with gettin them as good as they are. The bodywork was easier than applying the decals, I swear... lol! I had to touch it up with paint here and there and I'm not totally happy with it. Oh well, what are ya gonna do? I have to be ok with the outcome because there's no time to be disappointed. Hopefully clearcoat will distract the eye just enough. Thanks for looking. Now for the hard part to begin, Right?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Well done, born again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Here is another quick update... I have desided to switch directions on the build. In order for the car to be competitive in today's land speed competitions it really needed to have a tube chassis and lightweight components. So I am in the process of untubbing a promod chassis to have a more moderen feel to it... on a side note, the Charles Carpenter 55 promod was available in 92 when I originally built the car so theoretically it could've been built this way originally. I was fighting the urge to do this because I really wanted to keep as many of the original parts as I could but in the end it's the best option. I think the car should be built with updated parts and advanced knowledge and skills so I hope to show the progress on the promod work here. Thanks for looking, see ya soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 On 1/5/2018 at 11:51 PM, disconovaman said: Check out this Jewel I picked up today at the local hobby shop. I'm gonna build me a gasser! Soon as finish the salt flat car... the tinted glass will be used on the re-build as well as some of the other parts from the new kit. I promise I'm not gettin distracted But I've kinda been stabbing at this thing also. what do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 That paint and decal work is outstanding. Love the looks of this one. Still waiting to see what you are going to use for" motor"vation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Thanks... I've been working on boxing in the tubs and settin the car up for salt flat racing and modifying the cage to fit the Studebaker body. I'll be using the linko transmission from the promod kit and I have the engine work goin on too. Twin turbos and all the coolers make up the engine bay...working on that stuff as well. I'll get back on it, gotta have it completed in about 3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustomm Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Yess indeed this will be SWEET ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 This is a nice pair of Studebakers you have going.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Very cool !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Chassis modification work goin on. It's not my greatest acheivement but I'm trying to keep it simple. I'm planning on spraying on some aluminum metallizer and buffing that. Hopefully it will look a little better. the directions show every thing is black so maybe this will ad some definition to it. Keep on truckin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 I've been trying to get some finish work done to the land speed car in time for the March 3 contest. Basically kinda boring stuff really. Looking back I wished I'd kept it more like the original build but it just kept getin more and more ambitious as I went and it has tramsformed into this. I think I have another one in mind. I thought I'd gotten my feel of the kit now I've desided to ad another one. I'll ad completed pics of that one as not to bore you with the details. More later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Back for another quick update, I've been working on the engine and front suspension details, here are some progress pics. One thing I wasn't sure on was how to mount those salt flat discs, but I discovered some wheel backs that were perfect so I cemented them together and it worked out well. I had some different ideas for engines but ultimately desided after some researching, the Slant 6 is very worthy of land speed records... alot of power adders and technology for those engines. I seen a youtube video of one running a 9.0 in the quarter at over 150 mph... impressive for a six shooter. I have alot to do but I plan on wrapping it up this week. Ground effects, wing, parachutes, engine work, and other last minute details that will pop in my head by the end. Thanks for sticking around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahogany Rush Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 WOW! What a great build. I would have never guessed those rear wheel wells were modified. Even the gasser project looks awesome. Best of luck on the contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Today was the contest and the "Lowey" car had some stiff competition. I was happy just to place... It finished second and I was shocked... alot of nice builds in there with mine, 23 entries in my class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Fantastic build, it really pops. Congrats on the second place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) where did you grab the tires from? BTW, love the paint! I use to race on the salt, and that Stude would fit right in!!!! Edited March 4, 2018 by chris chabre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Thanks alot guys, the wheels are Parts by Parks and the tires are from a 1:24 die cast camaro. They're the only tires that I could find with accurate poportions to the wheels because the "full moons" are actually 16's. One of my dissapointments with the build is that the front doesn't fit 100% now and has to be displayed seperate. But it's fine, I wished I could've been talked out of it though...lol A shout out to the MDA members and crew who do an incredible job cordinating the event. The show is one of the best I've ever been to with the most amazing builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahogany Rush Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Congrats on the finish! Lots of stiff competition in that photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 The ACME club meet wast last weekend and the theme for the month was the 53 Studebaker. We had quite the interest in the car so we desided to build them and it was a good turnout. And a few other special guests were on display too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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