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Post by mrmike on Aug 31, 2017 15:24:34 GMT -7
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Post by lowlife on Sept 1, 2017 2:09:04 GMT -7
I'm liking this, wheels n tires really suit it !
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Post by DeeCee on Sept 1, 2017 2:56:33 GMT -7
Love the shape of these Stude's, and nice start.
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Post by mrmike on Sept 1, 2017 6:55:10 GMT -7
Thanks lowlife and DeeCee!
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Post by poet on Sept 1, 2017 15:04:32 GMT -7
I love that body style of Stude!! Let'r rip!
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 3, 2017 8:25:59 GMT -7
I really like the whole idea behind this Mike as I'm a big Pro Street fan. You could put Revell's 429 Boss in there ya know.  |
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Post by mrmike on Sept 4, 2017 7:07:40 GMT -7
Thanks guys! I know I could go bigger on the engine and I have the bigger engine from the AMT '73 Cougar to use, but I'm liking the Shelby GT350 289 CID for this build. I shortened the ends of the rear axle and the wheels and tires fit nicely, but I'm wondering if I should keep this rear axle or look for something a little more modern and perhaps lower the rear a little more.    More to come... |
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Post by stitchdup on Sept 4, 2017 7:24:21 GMT -7
If there's room to lower it, a little more wouldn't hurt but it looks good as it is too.
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Post by vcv8273 on Sept 4, 2017 16:48:51 GMT -7
Looking real nice, rims really suit the build. I would lower it a little more if you can by removing the diff from the springs and install some flat styrene for lowering blocks.
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Post by mrmike on Sept 10, 2017 16:55:35 GMT -7
The one thing I would like to avoid is the use of any lowering blocks. I doesn't seem to be "professional" to me. I want a more purpose built type of suspension instead of one that was hacked together in the back yard.
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Post by DeeCee on Sept 11, 2017 1:42:16 GMT -7
The one thing I would like to avoid is the use of any lowering blocks. I doesn't seem to be "professional" to me. I want a more purpose built type of suspension instead of one that was hacked together in the back yard. What about convert it to a 4 link? It's not as hard as it looks, and will give you that pro touring styling. I've started doing them on most of my builds now.  |
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Post by mrmike on Sept 19, 2017 7:04:12 GMT -7
A four link suspension is something I am considering. I'm also trying to decide on a front suspension as well since the current setup is too wide for my wheels and tires and I don't have anything narrower to fit under the fenders.
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Post by lowlife on Sept 19, 2017 9:07:43 GMT -7
Front sounds awkward, but the lower you can go the better !!
How about a modern engine, twin turbo maybe ? ?
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Post by mrmike on Sept 19, 2017 10:41:35 GMT -7
I don't have a modern engine to spare for this kit, so I'm going old school with a Ford GT350 289. I also need the lower sump oil pan for this build. I'm thinking of narrowing and reshaping the front of the frame a bit. I'll play with it some during my Saturday Playdate with some of my fellow Club members.
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Post by mrmike on Oct 15, 2017 18:44:00 GMT -7
There have been some changes in the past month. A Classic Plastic Model Club member gave me a sprue of parts from the Revell '41 Willy's after we had been discussing the Studebaker. I got a sprue with the chassis, front and rear suspensions, and steering components. Then as I was sizing the chassis, I noticed the two floor humps that would interfere with the chassis. My Dremel was more than happy to remove them.  I'm going to have to extend the chassis to fit the the wheelbase and the body. I decided where to cut the chassis so it can be extended and I will have to build a floor and trunk.   More to come... |
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Post by DeeCee on Oct 16, 2017 2:13:32 GMT -7
Now that will be a sweet improvement Michael, you've got my attention again.  |
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Post by mrmike on Oct 16, 2017 4:43:45 GMT -7
Thanks DeeCee! The Stude will have a nice 4-link rear suspension and a narrower front end to fit the wide front wheels and tires. I had considered a big block, but the small block Ford will fit the bill better!
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Post by mrmike on Nov 9, 2019 15:33:12 GMT -7
I had lost interest in this kit and boxed it up and put it away. My friend Barry Fadden had given me this kit and he had passed away two weeks ago unexpectedly. I decided to pull this kit back out and finish it for him. Thank you Barry! I sat down this afternoon and started with the '53 Studebaker again. I assembled the kit motor which I'll try to hot rod with a different carb, air cleaner and headers.  I created a new frame using parts of the frame from a '41 Willys hot rod and some Evergreen styrene.  A mockup with the engine and the interior on the new frame. I cut out part of the bottom of the interior and will fill those holes with sheet styrene to create a flat bottom.  More Studebaker to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Nov 9, 2019 15:46:00 GMT -7
This kit was given to me by Barry Fadden, a fellow member of the Classic Plastic Model Club. He had built a simuliar model and I really like it. This Studebaker will be a little different from his with my own touches on it. I had boxed it up and put it away, but with his passing two weeks ago, I have decided to finish it in his memory. Thank you Barry! I sat down this afternoon and started with the '53 Studebaker again. I assembled the kit motor which I'll try to hot rod with a different carb, air cleaner and headers. I created a new frame using parts of the frame from a '41 Willys hot rod and some Evergreen styrene. A mockup with the engine and the interior on the new frame. I cut out part of the bottom of the interior and will fill those holes with sheet styrene to create a flat bottom. More Studebaker to come... |
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Post by hurtz on Nov 10, 2019 4:36:37 GMT -7
looking good
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Post by mrmike on Nov 11, 2019 6:16:51 GMT -7
Thanks hurtz!
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Post by mrmike on Nov 11, 2019 13:24:13 GMT -7
I sanded the holes with flat edges and then I cut out 4 patches of 0.0200 styrene sheet and filled the holes with the patches and some Tamiya Extra Thin Cement. When thi shas dried, I'll spread some Mr. Dissolved Putty around the edges and so some sanding to get this flat.   I drilled out my spark plug holes and mocked up my last Parts By Parks distributor. Time to get more distributors!  More Studebaker to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Nov 12, 2019 7:51:37 GMT -7
I have a picture of my friend Larry standing next to a Studebaker and I had noticed that the engine in this car has down draft Weber carbs. I know I have those carbs and I found them in the AMT '63 Cobra. I'll widen the intake manifold and add the Webers!  I found these exhaust manifolds in the '56 Ford Victoria and they are as close to headers that I can find in my stash.   More Studebaker to come... |
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Post by mmthrax on Nov 12, 2019 8:09:57 GMT -7
I like the mixing and matching you are doing.
This will be unique and cool when it's done.
Carry on sir....
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Post by leon on Nov 12, 2019 16:20:47 GMT -7
Those carbs and exhaust should be perfect for this Mike
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Post by mrmike on Nov 13, 2019 9:27:21 GMT -7
Thanks Mark and leon! I made a wider intake manifold for the Studebaker with a notch in the back for a distributor.  The engine is almost complete save for the ignition coil and painting the transmission.   More Studebaker to come... |
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Post by leon on Nov 13, 2019 15:13:20 GMT -7
Engine looks great Mike!
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Post by mmthrax on Nov 13, 2019 15:39:41 GMT -7
I like that.
Looks very "hot rod-dy".
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