Off Topic...Pontiac Powered 53 Studebaker

[marxjunk]

Was built/started in 1960 and modified a couple times til it was a show car in 63..it has plaques etc..when i get it cleaned and sorted..i will get more pics..

425A 389 4 bolt..close ratio t10 and 4.56 Posi...so cool..right now very screwed up..amateur chop and its got issues..i bought it for the front clip...but now think i should fix the top and restore the car...crazy crude still has the tires and chrome reverse shown in the pics in 63.....but wow..a time capsule....im going to try to start it next weekend..when they installed the regular distrib the order is off bad etc..oil looks brand new, spins by hand easy ..so...im gonna try ..been untouched supposedly since the mid 70s when the chop went bad

believe it or not..the orig builder is still alive and i'm trying to get in touch..everything i know is from the second owner..so i am unsure of all the facts..but its a great story..i want to get to the guy that built it..i have questions

WANNA SEE WHATS-WHAT IN 63...HERE IT IS...

Iowa..1963
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today/present..so sad
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M4 425A manual with trips...
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had a spaulding flame thrower with 2 of these coils..
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[markinnaples]

Way cool. Would love to see that restored to it's show car state.

[Bill Pritchard]

Very cool, Mark.....congrats on the purchase. Hope you have luck getting in touch with the orig builder!

[SuperNovaSS]

Thanks for sharing Mark. That is really cool. Keep us updated.


Jason

[marxjunk]

Heres the Sun Tach and the SW gauge panel..it was screwed to a small console from the dash to the floor..and it the console has been lost to time..the panel is home made..it drilled for toggle switches and glass indicator lights..kinda cool..really ruff, and the chrome is bubbling..very hand made
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[Lynn]

Mark: That is so cool. One of the best looking cars ever made, and way ahead of its time.

I have a 53 hardtop. Getting ready to put a Golden Hawk frame, suspension, brakes, rear end and engine in it. I will have an extra chassis complete. Been lot driving it as is.

The 53 frame is 14 gauge and pretty darn flimsy. The 57 frame I am using is 12 gauge and considerably stiffer, but still could use some reinforcement.

if you run across some bent up or badly rusted frame parts, you are welcome to my extra. It is not rusty, other than surface rust. I am only about 5 hours from you. I was up your way last week helping my son pick up a Suburban.

There is lots of great info available on the Studebaker web site. Very helpful and knowledgeable guys. There is also a Studebaker racing web site. You have to apply for membership there, but it is easy. Unbelievable amount of knowledge there.

[scuncio]

That is awesome Mark. Congrats!