SuzukiSavage.com - Yet another project??

TheSneeze

Serious Thumper

Offline

Posts: 1313
Northern Nevada
Gender: male

Yet another project??
07/16/22 at 13:40:07

Tomorrow I am heading to Washington state to visit my brother. Okay, I'm really going up there to pick up a '52 Studebaker pickup that just happens to be 45 minute south of his house! This is definitely an emotional purchase, as this was the model of my first vehicle at 18 years old. The body is in very good shape for it's age, but it has been molested already with a small block Chevy and 4wd conversion. It is an unknown chassis with a Studebaker body on it. This one will take it's place last in the project line.

Back to top

294000631_8022817471069531_829601659634756350_n.jpg

Every twenty minute job is a stripped thread away from being a three day ordeal.

'87 LS650h Savage Street Tracker (destroyed by fire)
'86 LS650g Savage (parts bike)
'81 Kawasaki KZ750e ELR tribut

IP Logged

Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5400 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Yet another project?? Reply #1 - 07/16/22 at 14:21:15 Oh , She is sexy !
Back to top	The Topic Terminator IP Logged

jcstokes Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com is very useful Posts: 2142 Mauku New Zealand Gender:	Re: Yet another project?? Reply #2 - 07/16/22 at 14:30:39 If you want to get it back to stock, you could google Studebaker Drivers Club.
Back to top	Completely stock 2010 S40, aftermarket rev counter and back pack, Airhawk seat pad IP Logged

TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: Yet another project?? Reply #3 - 07/16/22 at 19:36:34 Absolutely not. I am thinking pro street. Depends on the driveline condition. If the trans, transfer case, and rear end are good, maybe lifted with 34's and a crate motor. Probably a crate motor either way, actually!
Back to top	293619693_8022817604402851_8522545790003312988_n.jpg Every twenty minute job is a stripped thread away from being a three day ordeal. '87 LS650h Savage Street Tracker (destroyed by fire) '86 LS650g Savage (parts bike) '81 Kawasaki KZ750e ELR tribut IP Logged

justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Yet another project?? Reply #4 - 07/16/22 at 22:01:38 Well, darn shame it's not the whole Studebaker, but the body is enough to get excited about. You load it up with the right engine and all and you'll be happy. If I could get my hands on it, it would be an Emotional transaction for me too. Never had one, never sat in one, but I just love old iron,and Studebakers are cool.
Back to top	The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion.- Edmund Burke. IP Logged

bobert_FSO Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 427 Wichita KS Gender:	Re: Yet another project?? Reply #5 - 07/17/22 at 05:15:38 I always liked that Studebaker pickup body. Even better than the same vintage Chevys. It's those lovely rounded cab roofs and rear fenders.
Back to top	IP Logged

wheelbender6 Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 145	Re: Yet another project?? Reply #6 - 07/19/22 at 18:47:55 That Stude is gonna look great on ya.
Back to top	IP Logged

TheSneeze

Serious Thumper

Offline

Posts: 1313
Northern Nevada
Gender: male

Re: Yet another project??
Reply #7 - 07/20/22 at 10:43:33

Well, a 1300 mile round trip and $650 in diesel fuel and I got it home. Thank God I put a 12,000 lb winch on my trailer as the right rear wheel was locked up. I will need to disassemble the brake drum and break it loose so it will roll off my trailer. Still in a bit of shock as this all came down in less than five days. But the wife was on board with getting it, and we had had great time along the way. I have lots of ideas for it, but this one is going to the end of the project line. Get it off the trailer and park it next to the shop.

Back to top

Every twenty minute job is a stripped thread away from being a three day ordeal.

'87 LS650h Savage Street Tracker (destroyed by fire)
'86 LS650g Savage (parts bike)
'81 Kawasaki KZ750e ELR tribut

IP Logged

Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5400 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Yet another project?? Reply #8 - 07/20/22 at 13:21:54 Stude has a great look slammed or as a stump jumper. It’s all about shapes & lines !
Back to top	The Topic Terminator IP Logged

TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: Yet another project?? Reply #9 - 07/23/22 at 16:38:02 She is on home turf!
Back to top	294176625_1237826763685628_5898928158932040296_n.jpg Every twenty minute job is a stripped thread away from being a three day ordeal. '87 LS650h Savage Street Tracker (destroyed by fire) '86 LS650g Savage (parts bike) '81 Kawasaki KZ750e ELR tribut IP Logged

Edub Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 167 Arizona Gender:	Re: Yet another project?? Reply #10 - 07/23/22 at 18:38:28 Very cool find! There was a guy in my high school back in the 1980’s that had one, the only one I’ve ever seen outside of a car show. I’d enjoy seeing you post that build here in the cafe once you get to it!
Back to top	IP Logged

LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10798 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: Yet another project?? Reply #11 - 07/24/22 at 03:43:25 I really like the early 50’s pickups. I had a 51’ Ford pickup at one time in 72’ but foolishly let it go. It had a flat head v-8 engine and was running at the time. I paid $150 for it back then. 😕 Oh well.
Back to top	IP Logged

Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5400 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Yet another project?? Reply #12 - 07/24/22 at 09:06:38 Some fancy yard art for now ! Road race car chassis and gently add cab and bed , nice n low , scuff & a satin clear coat to preserve the existing patina. Yup another grocery getter , but this one might get the eggs home !
Back to top	The Topic Terminator IP Logged

TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1313 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: Yet another project?? Reply #13 - 07/24/22 at 18:29:23 I found a pic of my grandfather's dealership back in Crystal Lake, IL. I am going to have the logo painted on the doors matching the patina.
Back to top	petersonil2.jpg Every twenty minute job is a stripped thread away from being a three day ordeal. '87 LS650h Savage Street Tracker (destroyed by fire) '86 LS650g Savage (parts bike) '81 Kawasaki KZ750e ELR tribut IP Logged

Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5400 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Yet another project?? Reply #14 - 07/24/22 at 23:25:42 Ok so it’s not ok to call it a Stupidbaker ?!
Back to top	The Topic Terminator IP Logged