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''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
Cool old pic. Nice to see you back on this. It's gonna be sweet!
1950 Stude Build
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dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
Found another old picture from about 1973-74.
dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
Well it's not in the corner. Its by the door so I see it every time I go in the shop. I was having a lot of physical problems last year and really didn't feel lie working on it. Maybe this year I get motivated and not get sidetracked with another project.
Here's a picture of it when I drove it to High School 1972-74
Here's a picture of it when I drove it to High School 1972-74
dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
It's not a storage unit any longer. Time to get serious and finish this.
soltz
The Rat Captain
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Torchie
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Torchie
Old Iron
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bruno
Crusty Rusty Old Rat Rodder!
I'll be watching, always likes those studes[P[P
dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
Shop dog Jesse ordering parts. Hope he's using his credit card.
53 stickfigure
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Watching barret jackson now, studebaker coming up next
bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
I went through the entire thread again. Oddly enough, I'm using your build as a guide for the Willys wagon I just hauled home.
dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
That cool Bob I'm flattered.
Today I tried to finish up the drivetrain tunnel and clean up the underside.
I'm thinking of removing the spare tire well.
Today I tried to finish up the drivetrain tunnel and clean up the underside.
I'm thinking of removing the spare tire well.
Terrific Build
Sure glad I saw this thread. Very cool project.
Sure glad I saw this thread. Very cool project.
dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
Been working on removing the spare tire well in the trunk. No spare tire so I'll have a AAA card and cell phone with me.
You could see where the spot weld were on the insert so I drilled pilot hole for the spot weld cutter.
Damn thing fought me a little on the right bottom corner where the jack mount was located. But it finally gave up and came out.
I found some left over metal I had removed when I shortened the bed for my 51 Ford Rat Truck that had beads already in it that will work perfect.
Cut the lower piece to fit and Clecoed it in. There are some odd bends and its not even left to right so its easier to do it in 3 pieces.
If you do a lot of metal work go out find some of these Clecos and sheet metal gap clamps. They are handy they are handy to have around.
You could see where the spot weld were on the insert so I drilled pilot hole for the spot weld cutter.
Damn thing fought me a little on the right bottom corner where the jack mount was located. But it finally gave up and came out.
I found some left over metal I had removed when I shortened the bed for my 51 Ford Rat Truck that had beads already in it that will work perfect.
Cut the lower piece to fit and Clecoed it in. There are some odd bends and its not even left to right so its easier to do it in 3 pieces.
If you do a lot of metal work go out find some of these Clecos and sheet metal gap clamps. They are handy they are handy to have around.
dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
Got the other piece fitted today. Now to weld it in. But I'm out of Argon/CO2.
dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
Getting some body work done since the weather has been fairly warm up to mid 50*s. A few small dents and holes to fill and then pull the doors off. Body is excellent condition. Going to have to wait until spring to prime and paint.
dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
I never posted the finished drive shaft tunnel.
Some random body shots.
Firewall
Some random body shots.
Firewall
earthman
Fascinated by rolling objects!
What a cool old body and in such good condition. Uniquely Studebaker.
