64SS350 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Started building these in the winter, decided to get back into it. I am building, per request, three of the Studebakers for my friend who owns the car. Started with resin kits that required a lot of wall thinning and block sanding. I will be trying a couple different chassis to see which one I like best, depending on work required for each. So far starting with the Revell 55 Chevy. Other possibilities are a resin version with exhaust already deleted or a 57 Nomad chassis. I'm sure some have already built these, including the Outlaw Speedshop on You Tube, but I was asked to do them and decided to share the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Progress already achieved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cobraman Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I always liked that car. Different than the pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 This should be fun to watch. I remember when a lot of magazines were doing write ups and printing pictures of this car. The fact that it was not the normal mainstream body style of the time made it that much more interesting. The name and the body color also made it really stand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 As I was told,he chose the Stude because everyone was racing the Willys. The Lark is the same wheelbase as the Willys. Also, before anyone says anything, I know the disc brakes are not period correct, but I wanted them to show better. If he doesn't like them, I may have to change them to drum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijsgrit Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 If the wheelbases are the same, would the Willys chassis be an option then or is it too different from the Stude's chassis? I like projects that are different! Looking forward to following your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Pretty freakin Sweet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 On 10/25/2018 at 1:47 PM, matthijsgrit said: If the wheelbases are the same, would the Willys chassis be an option then or is it too different from the Stude's chassis? I like projects that are different! Looking forward to following your progress. I found the Willys chassis to be too different and the ones given to me to use for that purpose are 1/25, where the bodies are in1/24. Finally got wheels and backs done, had a few issues to overcome. Mocked up the stance with finished wheels. Now getting springs and axles to work out. Would like to find a better set than the 55 kit, tinkering with making some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 I searched all my kits to find no front springs I liked or of good quality. Found some from Australia, but a front end set up for one would cost $28 shipped. So I'm fabbing my own... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Update on front end. I worked the springs to where I like them, finished straight axel, and brackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 (edited) I will paint front suspension then add the u bolts. It turned out a shade higher than I wanted, may try to lower front a bit. Thanks again to the builders on here who challenge my abilities, doing alot that I normally wouldn't tackle. Also, lowering this bench and the new chair make building much more enjoyable! Thanks for looking! Edited November 22, 2018 by 64SS350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 Lowered a tic and centered the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Coming along nicely. Necessity, the mother of fabrication, or something like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 Fiddled with chassis some more, cut two of the three bodies for now. Save the last one for later in case a reference is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 Success! Functional tie rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 It's been slow progress, figuring and fabbing interior and relocating firewall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 (edited) Coming along nicely Karl. I think the lowered front end looks better. Edited December 21, 2018 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Yes but what you are doing looks good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 At least the last two ..should... be a bit quicker, since most of the kinks will be worked out and parts will be prefabbed. Also discovered the interior tub supplied is not for the Stude, will have to move door lines at minimum. And thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdoggy Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Karl here are some pictures of the car at Glenmoor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I really like this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r60man Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 I love the unusual cars, and racing cars are my thing. This is a great subject and you are doing a great job so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted December 25, 2018 Author Share Posted December 25, 2018 Added some bracing and started motor mounts. Thinned front clip to refit to the body Tired of not finding a good seat match, so ... I made them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted December 25, 2018 Author Share Posted December 25, 2018 Oh, and everyone have a great Christmas!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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