Custom 1953 Studebaker

[Clay]

Alright guys, going to build this one after this drawing.

Using these wheels,

Had to use aluminum tubing for a new shorter axle so the wheels and tires would fit in the tub.

And then she sat like this.

With some adjustment of the suspension she sits like this now.

Edited December 22, 2010 by Clay

[charlie8575]

This should be interesting.

Charlie Larkin

[Adam deCoste]

that drawing is really cool, and this model is looking great!!!!! i love the wheels

[Raul_Perez]

Look at you go!! This should be a really cool project!!

Can you get the nose down just a little bit more?

Later,

[Rob Z]

This is looking like a really KOOL concept... Can't wait to see more...

[DanielG]

The drawing looks like it has a lower roof-line, are you going to chop it?

[MikeMc]

Clay, if you can get the nose down, like in the first mockup and keep the rear down like in the last set...you have a winner, chopped or not!!

[Clay]

Thanks guys. As far as getting the nose down, the wheels actually stick out past the fenders while on the spindles, so the fenders keep it like that. I will try again because the spindles have another hole just above the one they are on.

[Clay]

I do plan on useing the front bumper, mainly to cover the gap the front roll pan has. I will have to trim it a little bit though.

[MikeMc]

I use a lot of the Pegasis wheels and found that you need to remove some material from the inner mount of the wheel.

You can then fit them into the wheelwell

I did that to a set of T's on my '69 camaro build.

[seanyb505]

Project looks great! Do you happen to know the exact diameter of those wheels? Ive been eyeing that set for a while now.

[ian ashton]

Project looks great! Do you happen to know the exact diameter of those wheels? Ive been eyeing that set for a while now.

I was wondering the same thing! They looked staggered, which makes me think they are the 19/23's.

[Clay]

Project looks great! Do you happen to know the exact diameter of those wheels? Ive been eyeing that set for a while now.

I was wondering the same thing! They looked staggered, which makes me think they are the 19/23's.

What he said ^

[Clay]

I use a lot of the Pegasis wheels and found that you need to remove some material from the inner mount of the wheel.

You can then fit them into the wheelwell

I did that to a set of T's on my '69 camaro build.

Mike, that is an awesome Camaro, I love the colors and the height. I will try that next time with the wheels.

[Clay]

The drawing looks like it has a lower roof-line, are you going to chop it?

Nah no chopping.

[mikemodeler]

Clay,

So far, it is looking great! I am sure it will be another nice build, much like the one you did on the mid 50's F pickup.

Nice choice of wheels and colors again!

Edited November 6, 2010 by mikemodeler

[Clay]

Ok Guys, got a small update. I found my Resin Delivery Sedan and tried it out on the chassis, wasn't too happy with the front wheel wells, so I went back to the original body.

Also found my tear drop hood so I can put a bigger engine in.

And the engine.

[Clay]

Got this bad boy in clear.

[Foxer]

I love studies ans this is coming along nice. But, I do agree with everyone that this has to come down more ... whatever it takes.

[Krazy Rick]

This is one sharp looking Stude !! ....Those wheels really look terrific !!

[Clay]

Thanks, I havent worked on it in a while, just need to finish the engine.

[Harold]

Looking good, Clay. I had a bear of a time getting mine to sit right. I wound up cutting the rear axle from the springs, adding lowering blocks and re- attatching the springs. Not to hijack, but here's one I finished in '07 (and I need to take some newer photos of this guy).