1953 Studebaker

[John (Maryland)]

It took several months to sort out all the details, but the transmission is finally installed.  It uses a 71/2 inch bellhousing and a mechanical clutch.  R. John.

[John (Maryland)]

The pics show beginning to install the fiberglass air dam, bumper, and grill.  The fenders are steel.

[Cajun Kid]

Now John, that sure does look familiar to me as well ...

Keep up the good work.

Do you plan on being done for Sept or Oct at Maxton ?  Looks like you are a ways off to be ready for Loring in mid July??

Charles

[John (Maryland)]

Charles. 

Very nice runs and speeds at Maxton - your car is looking great; I always enjoy the pics and videos. 

I'm headed toward Maxton as that is the build, but I do not want to get ahead of myself - a bit of work remains. 

R.
John.

[John (Maryland)]

Attached are a few recent pictures of the build.

[Cajun Kid]

John the Stude sure sets nice. Hope to see u run in October at Maxton or late April in Ohio.

keep us posted...have a great weekend.

Charles

[old chevy truck]

Really nice car! Fine workmanship. One question - Does the ECTA require the amount of gusseting that is required at an SCTA event (esp. bonneville). I didn't see any gussets in the early pictures of the build. If you plan on heading west you may want to check with a SCTA before your final assembly.

[John (Maryland)]

It has gussets.

[John (Maryland)]

Charles.

Hope to see you at Maxton in October, I am looking forward to going.

John.

[John (Maryland)]

Attached are some pictures showing the final painting of the frame and assembly of the chassis.  R. John.

[John (Maryland)]

Front view; the engine is a P-Ayr replica block.

[Jorge]

Great build!  Nice attention to detail, I like how the wiring got done on the car.

[Cajun Kid]

John ,

Oh so close,,, Hope to see you at Maxton this month.

What motor will you have in the Stude and what class do you plan on running ?

Charles

[John (Maryland)]

Charles.

While I tried for Maxton in October there was simply too much to do, regrettably, as this build was principally for Maxton. 

Presently, everything seems to be coming together quite well.  It will be a classic altered probably a "C" or "B", unlikely a "D".  I am currently talking with the engine folks; I do like all the LSR classes.

Hope to see you at Maxton; I'm staying at the Comfort Inn.

John.

[jimmy six]

I know this is for ECTA but if you bring it to Bonneville from what I've seen you window net is only 1/2 of what it needs to be or the one mandated in Jim Lovings Firebird........Good looking build....JD