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Hot Rods Blown '51 Studebaker Starlight build

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by TiredIronGRB, Jul 23, 2012.

  1. TiredIronGRB
    Joined: Feb 22, 2009
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    Ok, I'm far enough along on this for a build thread now...picked the body on eBay, it had a SBC in it at one time. I plan to do a simple no frills HotRod.

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    Replaced the driver side floor board.

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    Replaced the lame '80s Mopar steering column with a '65 Wildcat column (no switch, no shifter).

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    Positioned the master cylinder/pedal assembly (dual system).

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  2. TiredIronGRB
    Joined: Feb 22, 2009
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    Got the mock-up engine positioned, firewall patched.

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    Seats mounted, picked up a silver metalflake steering wheel.

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    350, WEIAND 6-71, dual 650 Holleys.

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  3. 1950 silver bullet
    Joined: May 11, 2011
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    from Austin, TX

    SWEET !!! what ever they used to mold-in the rear fenders and tailpan has held up well. i would like to do mine like that.... but not sure what would be best to use.
     
  4. john walker
    Joined: Sep 11, 2008
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    it looks like they did my old trick and spaced the rear fenders out at the back and welded some sheet metal in the gap. good for more tire clearance, as the fenders taper inward at the rear in stock form. they do look way better that way.
     

  5. oldwood
    Joined: Mar 13, 2010
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    from arkansas

    I do have a '51 4dr that I'm parting out.
     
  6. 1950 silver bullet
    Joined: May 11, 2011
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    1950 silver bullet
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    any new progress on the bullet ??? b.t.t.t.
     
  7. dana barlow
    Joined: May 30, 2006
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    from Miami Fla.
    1. Y-blocks

    Love this body style a lot,what happen now?:cool:
     
  8. Damn!! This was my first car! I shoulda kept it........
     
  9. chevydave1965
    Joined: May 2, 2010
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    from Iowa

    WOW thats sweet !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  10. More more more please :)
     
  11. Terrible Tom
    Joined: Feb 15, 2010
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    Love the Studes. Had a 50 business coupe and should have kept it. Nice work there!
    Tom
     
  12. Old Dude
    Joined: May 12, 2006
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    One of my Favorite Body Styles. Always have liked since i was a young Kid. It was in my blood then, but I didn't know it ! I went and found other favorite of mine, a 1949 Nash 600 Tub. I have a few others, but getting to the other side of getting it on road. The Engine in this runs, but had to re-wire it right, plus a few other things needed done! i have had back & neck surgery, so got interior out of a 2000 Lincoln Navigator. I wanted more modern interior, than the ragged out original interior.
     

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  13. I've always like these too. Have you seen the 49 on that American Pickers show, it's a two door.
     
  14. TiredIronGRB
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    I have all the metal work done, pedals hung, seats mounted. Got some Cragars for the rear.

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    Hope to get some paint on it soon and start putting it together.
     
  15. woodbutcher
    Joined: Apr 25, 2012
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    :DDamn.I love it.I`m a Studeaholic.My first car was a 53 Starlite Coupe.
    Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
    Leo
     
  16. Old Dude
    Joined: May 12, 2006
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    Yes, I have seen it a few times. Man, why don't they do something with it !
     
  17. My guess is they got it for a song and they are using it is advertising/billboard. Make a decent offer and im sure it would be for sale.
     
  18. 23dragster
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    Sweet deal. These are nice cars to have a blower on since they're so lightweight. Have fun!
     
  19. TiredIronGRB
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    The blackening has begun...

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  20. TiredIronGRB
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    Made a lot of progress today...

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  21. raidmagic
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    Looks fantastic!!!! That is going to make one killer ride.
     
  22. TiredIronGRB
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    Got everything underneath buttoned up and got it down on the ground...it may be a little low in the front.

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  23. wicked mean and nasty! looks good low in the nose. lets see the front sheetmetal on it !
     
  24. Don't worry, that blower motor will lift it up just fine :D It's lookin' real good George :cool:
     
  25. GaryB
    Joined: Dec 19, 2008
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    from Reno,nv

    good lookin Stude,like the stance
     
  26. Rocky Famoso
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    Keep the stance...pretty easy to put on some airbags with that set-up later if need be.
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  27. hotrodgypsy
    Joined: May 10, 2011
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    from reading,pa

    looks great,but it does look low..looks like the front crossmember is below the front wheel scrub line....
     

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