Projects What should I look at for my next project?

That Stude is mint!

 

I've driven buddy's stock model A's (and T's) and have had a 1924 Stude Light six. Different experience for sure but fulfilling in its own way. Not clueless in that regard.

 

I did a T a few years ago, it was a lot of fun to take it apart and put it back together so that it worked. But really useless for driving. The A is a little better, at least. If you're good with that, then you should have fun with one.

 

Sounds like you have your mind made up on an A. If not, my advice is to stick with Ford or Chevy due to the availability and price of parts. Someone suggested 49-54 Chevy and I think that is a sweet spot in the buyer's market, with lots of parts available. Have fun!

 

the real question is what do you want to do with a car.How far & how fast do you want to drive your car I know guys that have been working on the same car for as long as I have known them they just enjoy having them don't care if they ever drive them. .Others I know have a finished car that never leaves the garage & there happy to go out look at it wipe it off and cover it back up. I have a hard time going out to the garage & working on a car I really desire .Don't think I could ever finish a car I didn't really like. buy something you really like & will do what you want it to do but not to nice or expensive you don't want to drive it

 

Have you asked your missus? Mine told me what I should look for in my next project is a good divorce attorney.

 

next town over...3 mid 50s Packards for cheap money...No one will touch them...windshields are junk....No availability for gl*** , rubber , etc ,, great for a custom build though..

 

@rustyironman

Hello,

It is always nice to have someone who wants to have another project going for themselves. The skills it takes and the time spent go together well. But since you are a Studebaker guy, here is one project I combined for you.

Weeks ago, I drew a Nomad Style Studebaker Station Wagon for the Friday Art thread. Different variations all influenced by a tech article I read for a week when I was a young teen. (could not get through it in one sitting) I liked that it was a factory installed supercharged motor. It would have been more attractive if it had more horsepower directly from the factory lines, to keep up with the Fuel Injected 57 Chevy sedans and Paxton Supercharged Ford Sedans.

Those we saw on the street and at the local drags. Impressive as they were, most fell victim to more horsepower big Chevy sedans and Pontiacs with their larger motors.

Jnaki

So, lets ***ume the motor in the Nomad style station wagon is well built, has the Paxton-style Supercharger and puts out quite a bit of power.
Paxton style supercharged Studebaker

This Studebaker has the Paxton style supercharger and has a wonderful actual sound that captivated everyone at each run. A 1958 Nationals Little Eliminator Award and built in the Westside of Long Beach, several blocks from our house. Speed Engineering, with Tom McEwen and Ronnie LeGrand owned the shop.

Now that the world is “into” the Van Life with their tall boxy kind of ugly sprinter vans, here is an alternative to that tall boxy style. A low slung, custom hot rod + custom trailer that looks like the station wagon, holds two easily and the door pops up to create some side shade along with a larger canvas structure. Outdoors is the place, so why have all of the expense of outfitting the inside, when one could sit in individual adjustable reclining bucket seats, handle corners and uphills with added power?

No more boxy affected by cross winds on the highway or with the added air suspension, the rougher roads could easily be cleared. Even in the matching trailer Studebaker. Plus, the seats move back and the drop down bracket/table is perfect for a laptop for writing all of those cool stories that you are making or reminiscing your own history…


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Plus, now, when you arrive at a campsite location, your abode stands out. You, also have a nice comfortable local cruiser for exploring the whole area. No getting moved over in a lane from high winds or low hanging branches. YRMV