1950 Stude Build

[dmw56]

With the body on I can work on the front end since now i have enough weight to compress the springs. I needed to separate the ball joint and spindles to replace the dust covers. Went through several before I finally found ones the fit good. Founds some energy suspension ones.

 

[dmw56]

Now I can also locate and mount the fuel tank. Cleaned it up and sprayed it with Eastwood tank refinish. The inside was so clean you can still se where the sheet metal was stamped.

 

[Torchie]

Nice progress. Good looking suspension and Gas tank. [cl [P
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Torchie

 

[ratadixshun44]

Stude rac'n

I enjoy reading this thread, good work throughout. I used to drag race a buddy with a 50 Stude, against my Pop's 59 Chevy wagon. The Stude always won. mmmmm. [cl[cl[P[P

 

[dmw56]

Just catching up with stuff. Made some brackets to hang the fuel tank. Moved it to the center so the exhaust can go out the sides. Modified a couple of old brackets out of the scrap pile.

 

[dmw56]

Now I have to move the sending unit door over.

 

[dmw56]

Finished up the front suspension. New dust covers on bolts double checked amd tightened. Still need to do the power steering hoses.







Mocking up the front so I can see how the radiator will fit. Im using a 55 Chevy one with center inlet and right outlet for a sbc. I'd say it's apretty close fit. Just need to trim some on the bottom of the core support to fit lower and make a mounting bracket.

 

[rustybeercan]

Wow, that's really looking sharp! [dr[P[cl

Beercan

 

[smallfoot]

Very clean![cl[P

 

[earthman]

Now if you leave the paint as it is you will feel so comfortable in it you won't want to drive your new cars anymore.

 

[Burgerman]

Wow, that's really looking sharp! [dr[P[cl

Beercan

Yep.

 

[von-zipper]

That is looking so sharp. It ought to handle like a slot car! [cl

Zipper

 

[dmw56]

Now if you leave the paint as it is you will feel so comfortable in it you won't want to drive your new cars anymore.

Yeah I know! The front fenders have the perfect red primer patina. I primered the car back in 1976.

 

[dmw56]

Haven't had a lot of time to work on the car the last month. It's hard being retired! Its a lot of work.
Went to the races in Phoenix.


Went fly fishing in the San Juan River Navajo Dam, NM.


Brought the wagon to the house.


Sharks VS Golden Knights in Vegas.


My wife took me shopping in Vegas.


And a Metallica concert in Vegas!






I'll be working on the Stude the next 3 weeks to get some rest.

 

[dmw56]

I did manage to get the new radiator mounted into the original radiator support bracket.

 

[dmw56]

As I go through the many boxes of parts I've accumulated over the years I keep finding stuff I forgot I had like SS brake lines and PS hoses. Just a need a few more fittings to get this put together.

 

[Torchie]

WOW!
Looks like you're having fun.
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Torchie

 

[earthman]

La Dolce Vita goin' on here on this thread. Good for you Don and thanks for sharing.

 

[kenny c]

Looking good. Nice work.

 

[Toad]

As I go through the many boxes of parts I've accumulated over the years I keep finding stuff I forgot I had like SS brake lines and PS hoses. Just a need a few more fittings to get this put together.

Wow, this is really looking sharp! [cl

Toad