CabDriver Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 So, my wife’s aunt sent me a couple of AMT 53 Studebaker kits that she found my wife’s grandpa’s garage - he was a real Studebaker nut before he died, and rather than throw them out I ended up with them. I built one stock, to match a 1:1 the Grandpa had had, but one had a bust up body and was beyond saving for a STOCK build, anyway. So; I used that one for this! Mostly box stock but with a set of resin steel wheels, a z on the front of the frame and some alterations to the leaf springs in the back to get it about as low as it’s possible to get a 53 Studebaker with a stock-ish frame and floor. I made a bomber-style bench seat on my vinyl cutter and added a little detail to the engine, plus a scratchbuilt roof rack and swamp cooler. This was a fun one! It’s nice to do something not-shiny now and then! And a couple of shots of it with it’s box-stock brother ? Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Great looking finish on this build. I commented earlier on the interior and I still think it is outstanding the way you did it. The roof rack is a different touch but does make this standout. I like how you did the carb. and air cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 That came out great, way to save the kit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Love this build! The weathering looks realistic and all the little details and scratch built goodies really sets it apart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Cool build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Very cool indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 NICE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Looks like a fun one to build ! Great job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Oh man is that cool. Both of them are really. Nothing not to like here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I enjoyed the whip up on this build.learned some stuff too. Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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