Good spotting on the Stude. It’s a 35 Dictator. Tourer. One of six built by TJRichards Adelaide. Only one other survivor known that was sent back to Studebaker in the US and is restored. It’s my brothers and he’s the 4th owner.
Hey cadmad, have you given any thought to adding some diagonal bracing to your door hinges to prevent sagging? Just a observation from my perspective..... Love this build by the way! Sent from my SM-G960U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I thought about it but I don’t think it needs it. I used 1.6mm ss tube and it is rigid as....I swing on door and nothing moves on the gates . Even the sheet metal door is rigid probably because of all the curves. The load is at its greatest on the vertical plate that rises off the sill. But as I decided to drop the floor4 inches I have to wait to beef up this area when the new floor is fabricated.
Sounds like a good plan..... I just thought that maybe over time things might loosen up a bit, if you know what I mean? But I have a problem over engineering things anyway! You got some serious skills, keep up the good work! Sent from my SM-G960U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I’ve got plenty of ss tube, a cutoff wheel, grinder and a tig. If it needs it later it’s 20 mins work.( I reckon you’d swing a small block off them. )
Preliminary edging of door skin. Still a bit of work to do on inner door frame so it’s just turned over not dollied flat but gap is pretty good all round so far. Should be 3 or 4 mm all the way round once flattened.
thanks for the stude pics great looking car I have a mate with a 8cyl US body sedan , I always thought a stude would make a great tub now ive seen one , over 30 years ago I did the body on a 34 Hudson 8 tub for a mate of mine ,it was a bit of a challenge he had the entire body less fenders in the boot of his xw falcon so you can imagine the challenge we had , he still has the car we like tubs . I'm a panel beater so I am in awe of your build
Anzac Day holiday yesterday so I grabbed the opportunity to finish the door skin and flatten the edges down. Still need to adjust the door forward a smidge but it fits perfectly. Contours all look right from every angle. Opens and closes like a bought one.
TJRichards also built Packard looking Studebaker using the Packard front end styling. They were attractive cars.
I agree. Looks like a pretty complex shape in a small space, but really makes a big difference compared to an unbroken line. Ray
Got the fountain pen nib welded in place. Needs a minor tap up from behind but looks and feels right. Probably gonna be a bastard to paint .... but we’ll deal with that later.
It's very pleasing to the eye that it runs further than the first pen marks. This project is with out a doubt one of the best in vision and artistry. And very skillfully put together. Thanks for sharing. Sent from my KOB-L09 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I look forward to each new post on this build. It always provides thoughtful and artistic updates done with a remarkable skill set. Very exciting, thanks for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
That looks as good with the top up as it does with it down, and it looks incredible with the top down.
Obviously someone could not wait for me to post… So here is a proud father at the birth of his baby Packard spear: Sure, Cadmad had some involvement in this little project, but I was the one who said “Yes, it’s lined up” before he cut or welded anything. A pivotal role.
Sorry X38.... I must have misheard....thought you said “I’ll go make us a coffee and get you some biscuits....” PS I’m looking more and more like Ron Covell. Time for my monthly shave I think.
I have to ask how you made that fountain pen reveal? Did you make a die and hand hammer it into the sheet stock? That's killer work, no matter how (maybe I missed that post?), but inquiring minds want to know how you turned that trick.
Nothing that fancy Brian. I just drew the shape on a flat piece and then ran a swage on my bead roller with the curve ( not to the point) and then with various hammers over my railway sleeper anvil, tapped up the arrow head detail. 5000 gentle hammer blows later..... I always use 1.2 mm metal. Gives a bit more meat to stretch .
Thanks! I'd hoped it was something I could conceive of doing myself, without an Pullmax! My most sophisticated metal working tool is an anvil I made from a 2' long piece of railroad track. ;-)
Thank you as always for your constant updates, the car is looking fantastic, definitely a fresh look on custom body work. It's the first article I look for every day Sent from my VFD 710 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Been busy making a 53 Eldo header the last week and a bit. Tidied up the door gap on the Packard and tried the spare hood ornament on. Darrin much preferred this less ostentatious design over the Donut Chaser or Cormorant but invariably they get put on during restoration.
I don't understand the wire clip over the cap? What's it do? Would be much more elegant with the wire removed.
That’s how it was designed and made . I think it is part of Packard tradition and it is called a “Bail clip”. .... and yes I’ve thought about removing it. I’ve got a NOS one that I’m too scared to take out of the tissue paper .... but that will go on absolutely last.
Was hoping to get a full day on it today but it didn’t happen. But 45 mins after work I tidied up the B pillar area. This makes a big difference.
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