Claude Thibodeau Posted August 30, 2019 HI! One of my favorite design, the 53 Stude... but this time, converted to a contemporary custom Roadster! AMT trash bin find, that missed the hood. Therefore, a 49 Ford unit was modified to fit, and blended with a customized front end. Rear tulip panel is made of removed roof panel. Full width flush-fit rear stoplight and custom roll pan. Extended sills, scratchbuilt door panels & console. Custom removable hard top. Tamya's pearl + Testor's wetlook clear. Stude engine straddled with custom Weber injection from 65 Grand-prix. Fully wired. Custom alum exhaust. Maisto rolling stock. Hours of fun with styrene! CT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snake45 Posted August 30, 2019 Looks like the love child of a '53 Stude and a 356 Porsche! Well done and model on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Lombardo Posted August 30, 2019 Pretty cool, crazy little "pinpoint" headlights are very different. Nice color, rather subdued but fits it well. Sharp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobraman Posted August 30, 2019 Another knockout from your bench ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thatz4u Posted August 30, 2019 nice work.... here's my topless Stude..http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/144745-1953-studebaker-avanti/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slusher Posted August 31, 2019 Sweet and sharp Studebaker!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom99 Posted August 31, 2019 Excellent craftsmanship. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donb Posted August 31, 2019 Awesome design and execution. Very well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koellefornia Kid Posted August 31, 2019 Cool! Very nice interior and I really like the shape of the hard top! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ewetwo Posted August 31, 2019 That is awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PappyD340 Posted September 1, 2019 Awesome Stude, well done!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 4, 2019 Hi! Thanks for the comments. Much appreciated. CT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
68shortfleet Posted September 4, 2019 Very cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehansen Posted September 4, 2019 Super clean build, excellent execution Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1930fordpickup Posted September 4, 2019 Very cool, not what I was thinking it was going to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Geiger Posted September 4, 2019 Super build! Raymond would be pleased! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damodelguy az Posted September 5, 2019 very nice, really like what you did with the front end, also the tail light treatment, good stance. i played with one of these 53s to make a wagon. fun body lines Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howard Cohen Posted September 5, 2019 Excellent! That looks like Raymond Loewy customized and modernized a Studebaker. Very smooth and sleek! The removable hardtop is a great idea! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landman Posted September 5, 2019 Fantastique Claude. You kept the original lines in a fresh design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David G. Posted September 5, 2019 Very well done! Expert level reshaping and blending of panels and body lines. David G. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyjim Posted September 5, 2019 Outstanding build. I just love the way the body curves and blends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
