A pair of Studes, but interesting anyway...

[James P.]

I just remembered that I wanted to show these two Studebakers to you folks. The subject of Hudson pick-ups reminded me. These auctions are closed now, but they are still available for viewing. The one with the El Camino box on it really quite tasteful, don't you think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/What-if-Studebaker-really-made-one_W0QQitemZ280140219116QQihZ018QQcategoryZ6472QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1950-Studebaker-Wagon-Street-Hot-Rat-Rod-Custom_W0QQitemZ120148646106QQihZ002QQcategoryZ647 2QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[faustmb]

I like the body lines of the first one, but the wheels have to go. Otherwise, seems like a nice car with a really clean look.

If I had to own a Taurus wagon, why not have one that looks cool from the front. I'm glad someone has the time to "Hot Rod" a taurus wagon, but I don't think you ever catch me doing it. It also looks pretty decent, but the back is a bit too bubbly, doesn't come off real well in my opinion.

[James P.]

I like the body lines of the first one, but the wheels have to go. Otherwise, seems like a nice car with a really clean look.

If I had to own a Taurus wagon, why not have one that looks cool from the front. I'm glad someone has the time to "Hot Rod" a taurus wagon, but I don't think you ever catch me doing it. It also looks pretty decent, but the back is a bit too bubbly, doesn't come off real well in my opinion.

You're difinitely right about the wheels on the El Camino Stude. Your eyes go straight to them instanly. I didn't realize that before you mentioned it, but they are just a big distraction. It's sort of a lesson in balance and general esthetics, isn't it? The taurus wagon, on the other hand, is just a case of someone having way too much time on their hands.

[hudsondad]

Is someone repo-ing fiberglass frontends for bulletnose studebakers? The El camino has a FG nose according to the ebay ad.

[ZephyrMEC]

I've seen those kits, they have one to put a 49-50 Ford front onto a wedge Thunderbird, they look pretty nice when done carefully. Another vote to lose the cheesey wheels!