Projects 53 COOP (Studebaker) gets a major makeover

Been a while since an update, how’s it
Going?

 

@Irishjr , Jim, please provide an on topic update.
Thanks.

 

So we got our hands slapped a while back. Let's all get past that and move on.
Jim, @Irishjr , can we get a little update on this neat project?

 

As I was apologizing a while back, I still am working on the XX95 CXXXXO ZX8. I twisted something wrong and had sciatica hit me on Labor Day weekend. OUCH!!! That limited my garage activity for a while.

I have the steering column apart to replace the turn signal switch and cam plus the cruise, turn, and wiper staff. Boy I hate modern cars compared to traditional hot rods and customs. The oldies are so much easier to work on. I can't even find metal close enough to situate a magnetic base led lamp. Everything's plastic!

Probably get back on 53 COOP in a couple of weeks. Grandson needs to have his 6-speed 90s factory hot rod!

 

Thanks for the update. Take care of yourself and the grandson.
We will wait patiently for a 53COOP update.

 

Are you back on the Stude yet?

 

Yes, close to getting back on it, but still having cooling system issues on the XX95 CXXXXO ZX8. Soon, and thanks for asking!

 

Awesome

 

Jim, can we get an update?

I hope all is well.

 

Phil et al.....
Sorry I haven't updated.

1. Health is OK
2. 1**5 C****o Z*8 was shipped to grandson, Sam, right after the first of the year. He's now the COOL at the Engineering SCHOOL.
3. No progress on 53 COOP because:

I got a call from Kevin Anderson of the Custom Car Revival. He and Steve Coonan got together and put out an invitation to all custom cars that have been featured in The Rodder's Journal to gather at CCR in Indianapolis June. So guess where my efforts have focused. First, I called Don Richardson about bringing the Doug Rice Coupe for another meetup of the Bonneville Boomers (TRJ #57). He liked the idea, so I am hoping he will be there. Jay Fitzhugh is planning on riding out with me (just like in 2012). So, I am busy fixing the stuff I never did right in the thrashing before leavin on High Sodium Diet III:

• I moved the A/C compressor up to the top of the engine, where it is more accessible
• Made a shroud and fit a mechanical fan
• Will be revising the cowl vent mechanism so it will seal better
• Cleaning up the wiring under the dash, including a Coach Controls panel
• Replacing my gauges in the '50 Ford dash with a Classics Instruments panel and clock
• Installed weatherproof door switches under the car (lost one key fob out on the Salt in a rainstorm!)

So that's where I am at.........

Thanks for asking. I promise to get back on 53 COOP after I get back from Indianapolis. Oh, and I also need to celebrate my 60th anniversary in May (if I want to see the 61st)

 

Keep us posted an that thrash/ trip/ adventure we’d love to see it!

 

Jim, thanks for the update. Glad you are well and busy.
I may have to put CCR on my June calendar, as a spectator.

 

I don't know if you had seen these:

40 COOP goes to Bonneville - High Sodium Diet III - Please do not post on this thread | The H.A.M.B.
and
Features - 40 C00P’S BIG ADVENTURE | The H.A.M.B.

 

...Safe travels, Jim.