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06-29-2010, 08:44 AM
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Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
 My dad just finished up his latest project, a 1955 Studebaker Commander hardtop, that came out stunning. One of the crown jewels of this entire car is the Don Kite interior. Don and my father go back 40+ years in Kansas City, and although Don is reti... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here. |
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06-29-2010, 09:07 AM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
wow that is gorgeous, attention to detail indeed.
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06-29-2010, 09:09 AM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
That is outstanding workmanship! Wish Mr Kite was still in business...........I have work I would gladly send to him...........Thanks for sharing the pics, it's a pleasure to see a craftman's handiwork.
Ray
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06-29-2010, 09:46 AM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
Very Nice, the design is right on the money.
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06-29-2010, 09:50 AM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
Outstanding interior, and yep, that retractable ashtray/armrest is the cat's whiskers.
Except now I have the Beatles in my head, thanks.
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06-29-2010, 09:58 AM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
That my friend is "Just Bitchin"
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06-29-2010, 10:35 AM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
That is just beautiful ! Only a true craftsman's hands could make that !
Looks like nothing was spared to achieve such perfection ! What else can anyone say ? Retro Jim
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06-29-2010, 10:49 AM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
That is about as perfect as it gets. I have a real interior fetish and that one sure does the trick. BEAUTIFUL!!! Any pics of the rest of the car?
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06-29-2010, 10:50 AM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
Interiors like that are hard to find around these parts.
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06-29-2010, 11:12 AM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
Wow, that does look dead on and tasteful, hard to find work like that. Too bad he is retired, but glad to see he'll still do a sweet job for an old pal we can enjoy looking at. Very nice.
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06-29-2010, 11:12 AM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
Beautiful, beautiful,beautiful. Just awesome. The stitching is outrageous and the beads so straight and tight. Congratulations on a great job. Aloha
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06-29-2010, 11:39 AM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
Looks Beautiful. . I like it..
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06-29-2010, 12:02 PM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
PERFECTION! Done by a true artist!
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06-29-2010, 12:04 PM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
I wish everyone was dead on and took such great pride in their work. So many people think they take pride, but don't. It's a shame.
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06-29-2010, 12:32 PM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
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06-29-2010, 12:36 PM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
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I just love the console in th back seat. It gives you the feeling of buckets in th back. Although they were not a good car for sleeping ( ) back there because of it.That is one beautiful set of hydes.
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06-29-2010, 12:37 PM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
Spot on!!! Any more shots of the rest of the car?
Chris
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06-29-2010, 12:59 PM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
That looks great. Wish we saw craftsmanship like that more often instead of Mexican blankets over a wornout bench seat.
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06-29-2010, 02:00 PM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
Nice, just super super nice. How about seeing the rest of the car now?
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06-29-2010, 02:11 PM
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Re: Tasteful Interior: The '55 Studebaker
That's some Bitchin' Stitchin'™ !!!
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