This is our newest project... it is a 48 Studebaker that we picked up because the last owner didn't like the "mileage" it was getting. We have just about completed the air ride. I still need to replace the floors and firewall and do the new dash. We pulled the 283 out and decided to keep it "old school". We have rebuilt it and spent more money on the tired old little motor than something new, but oh well... it should have "the look". The interior will be red leather, the frame detailed, smoothed, powdercoated and chromed, but the exterior paint is staying.
I love these old Studes. They have such a cool cab on them.I saw a really nice red one several years ago at GG lonestar that was VERY nice. Liked them ever since.Great job!
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David Strom Jr
1962 Impala,1955 Thriftmaster,1955 Nomad,1956 Chevy,1963 Impala, 1961 C10,1966 GMC,
This is our newest project... it is a 48 Studebaker that we picked up because the last owner didn't like the "mileage" it was getting. We have just about completed the air ride. I still need to replace the floors and firewall and do the new dash. We pulled the 283 out and decided to keep it "old school". We have rebuilt it and spent more money on the tired old little motor than something new, but oh well... it should have "the look". The interior will be red leather, the frame detailed, smoothed, powdercoated and chromed, but the exterior paint is staying.
Thanks for looking!
Drove it home and threw some wheels on it...
We are doing same thing on our truck but are going to have to attempt to Patina Paint it to look old. Frame, drivetrain etc will be smoothed cleaned up as well.Looks awesome!
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David Strom Jr
1962 Impala,1955 Thriftmaster,1955 Nomad,1956 Chevy,1963 Impala, 1961 C10,1966 GMC,
Love the project and good luck. The welds look superb!
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JA
Ring Brothers 2010 Mothers Shine Award.
Golden Builder Award at the 2011 HRR Trade Show.
April 2011 Mustang Monthly Cover.
May 2011 Hotrod & Restoration Cover.
Winner-Pro Builder Shoot Out Presented By Pioneer at the CAR CRAFT Summer Nationals
July 2011 on the Power Block TV with the Ring Brothers.
Nov. 2011 Popular Hot Rodding center fold.
Thanks for all the compliments guys! I will try to add more pictures as we get more done. We are really liking this project because it is so different!
Brian Hobaugh SCCA National Tour June 2014
First Hemi 'Cuda Convertible Ever Built
Short clips: Goodguys Pleasanton autocross and pit videos
1948 Studebaker - Project "Billie"
We have just about completed the air ride. I still need to replace the floors and firewall and do the new dash. We pulled the 283 out and decided to keep it "old school". We have rebuilt it and spent more money on the tired old little motor than something new, but oh well... it should have "the look". The interior will be red leather, the frame detailed, smoothed, powdercoated and chromed, but the exterior paint is staying. 
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