Dad loved Studebaker, we had three growing up. I learned to drive on a '53 Commander V/8, three on the tree. Dad let me put 3in lowering blocks and spun aluminum lake hub caps and dual glass packs on her. That Loewy Coupe design was way ahead of its time. Our last was a '56 Golden Hawk. Engine Turned aluminum dash with Stewart Warner gauges, matching speedo & tach. A Muscle Car before the Muscle Cars. I was king of the Pack in '58. Ahh the memories. Keep 'em alive. 🇺🇸
Love the look of this car. I own a 1957 Studebaker GH. After 40 years of custom cars, I wish the trend would change to putting as much creativity into the original power plants like what has been done to the chassis, and body. Would love to see original engine with turbos, superchargers, F.I., rather than a transplant. It would be so much more interesting. Modern brakes, transmission, steering, etc. allowed!
You might find this interesting, It is a quick walk around of my '65 cruiser retrofitted with a 289 Stude engine with fuel injection. th-cam.com/video/LwiOpD53MbM/w-d-xo.html
Ron, I have a 53 2R5 pickup that I bought over 30 years ago and when I bought it, it had a strong Chevy 350 in it, but being young and idealistic, I couldn’t let that stand, It’s got a 289 Studebaker engine in it now as it should.
My dad bought a 54 new, he continued to keep that car until 1965 even after buyer new carsin between that time period. He was always going to restored the car but was his life long habit he never finished it . One of the things I learned not to do. I learned early if I started something finish it, even if I got a better Idea I still finish what I started. I reme.er coming home from college and seeing the garage and seeing all the unfinished projects y dad had started, that left an impression on me.
What a well thought out and executed build. I am a huge fan of several models perhaps the Golden Hawk being number one. This model is just stunning, and the manual gear box is icing. Congratulations you two. Hope you enjoy it for many years to come.
Karen, you are my hero. I’ve been mixing automatics all my life. A true driver you are ). Such a beautiful build. The 53 stude is the most important and beautiful car in history
This is a very well done video Bruce. It really encompasses what the clients wanted and how they brought that into reality. This Studebaker was another great build for us as it is our passion to provide the services and expertise to build vehicles like this for discerning clients. Thank you for presenting the car well and showing the passion Karen and Vince have for the car. The driving shots are a great touch to the video as well. Thank you
Absolutely gorgeous car! The Studebakers were way ahead of their time. Jellybean did a flawless job on this. Guessing it took pretty deep pockets to pull if off as well, but hey, it's a once in a lifetime car!
You Sir are one lucky fella to have such an intelligent and beautiful Lady such as she! Any girl that know style and design AND Studebaker's is a keeper! I moved from South Bend in 60 and we lived about a quarter mile from the rear gate of the factory!
LOVE this car. Was going to build my own 56 Hawk restomod but then 2022 hit and I gotta wait 3 yrs to resume plans, but man this video got me happy! I hope you two, Karen and Vince, are enjoying the car!
That is one of the rare examples of a car where I feel the post is better looking than the hardtop. I have always liked the design of the early ones before they bolted on fins. A fine example of taking a beautiful car and making better, great in every way no wonder it won first in show.
It is a stunning car. When we shot that episode, we got stopped every couple of minutes by people asking about the car. When I talk to Jellybean they say, 'how would Studebaker do it if they were making cars today". That's the methodology they put into each of their beautiful restomods. Thanks for watching.
Glad to see the LOVE for "Loewy Coupe." Although Dad bought a 57 Golden Hawk for"Mom", and I was King of the Crew when I got to drive it. I never liked as much as the 53 Commander V8 I learned to drive on. Dad even helped me make it Kool. Floor shift, dual glass packs, 3" lowering blocks, full 'Moon hub caps and of course....Black dice hanging from the RV mirror. I still have those Dice, just wish we still had the Commander.
I take my cap off to you two, you could have just gone out and bought a Mercedes , Caddy etc etc ,and given viewers another drab boring modern car to look at and ignore , but you decided to spent a lot of money and gave us this beautiful gem.
It's nice to see these beautiful cars restored. Check out the latest episode on a 58 Pontiac. th-cam.com/video/BL5Jp6CFGDA/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching!
We used a 67 - 69 Camaro front clip. It has the right track width for the car and provides room for the LS swap as well. We used Speedtech suspension all around, including their 3 link torque arm in the rear, so it drives an handles at least as good as it looks.
Osooyoos I can’t believe it when I saw that I picked fruit there in 76 thumbing my way up there now I bought a 53 commander and when I thumbed back to surrey I got a ride in my first studebaker lark red 4 speed he laid 3 patches of rubber 25 feet longer on each shift at surrey mall bus stop area . Just unreal that I’m watching this video
Thanks for the feedback. I have a few things coming up that you will like. If you haven't already, be sure to check out the segment on Jellybean Autocrafters. In that segment you will see an old Pontiac Parisienne which I'm doing a segment on as soon as the weather is good enough to get it outside. Thanks for watching.
The Studebaker Hawk is an unappreciated "muscle car" which could compete with GTOs . This is obviously a great rendition - nice if you have the $$$. And, yes, NO AUTOMATIC ! Thank you !
@@larrybailey43 I do not know. There is a segment I have done on Jellybean Autocrafters where they talk about frames. Check it out: th-cam.com/video/qK_4hKBB2qk/w-d-xo.html
@@bobhennig6597 I'm not sure what they paid for the car when they bought it but it was in pretty bad shape. Karen and Vince mentioned to me that they could see through the floorboards so it had pretty bad rust. Jellybean actually didn't want them to get the car because they felt it would cost way less to just find one with less rust.
@@CENTERLANE I had a friend in school that had a 53 or 54 ,and every time i saw it I'd just drool,loved it just beautifull. I've always wanted one even to this day,now I'm 79 yrs.old.
@@bobhennig6597 I never really gave them much thought until I did this segment which made me realize how cool they are. They were ahead of their time and had a cool art deco design to them. I'm glad you enjoyed watching this segment and be sure to tune in for more. If you haven't already seen it, I did a segment on the company that build it. th-cam.com/video/qK_4hKBB2qk/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching!
That would be cool. I know parts can be challenging to find but they are out there with some internet searching. Some of the Studebaker Facebook groups should be able to help you source what you need. Thanks for watching
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Dad loved Studebaker, we had three growing up. I learned to drive on a '53 Commander V/8, three on the tree. Dad let me put 3in lowering blocks and spun aluminum lake hub caps and dual glass packs on her. That Loewy Coupe design was way ahead of its time. Our last was a '56 Golden Hawk. Engine Turned aluminum dash with Stewart Warner gauges, matching speedo & tach. A Muscle Car before the Muscle Cars. I was king of the Pack in '58. Ahh the memories. Keep 'em alive. 🇺🇸
Those cars have such a cool art deco design. Thanks for watching.
Original windshield wash bag under the hood was a nice touch.
Super nice build.
Jellybean always does a nice job. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
I think 53-54 Studebakers are one of the most beautiful cars ever. And I love that retro mint green color.
The colour really suits the car. Thanks for watching.
Love the look of this car. I own a 1957 Studebaker GH. After 40 years of custom cars, I wish the trend would change to putting as much creativity into the original power plants like what has been done to the chassis, and body. Would love to see original engine with turbos, superchargers, F.I., rather than a transplant. It would be so much more interesting. Modern brakes, transmission, steering, etc. allowed!
I think a big part of it for them was to have reliability because they were planning on doing long trips. I think COVID has interfered with that plan.
You might find this interesting, It is a quick walk around of my '65 cruiser retrofitted with a 289 Stude engine with fuel injection. th-cam.com/video/LwiOpD53MbM/w-d-xo.html
Ron, I have a 53 2R5 pickup that I bought over 30 years ago and when I bought it, it had a strong Chevy 350 in it, but being young and idealistic, I couldn’t let that stand, It’s got a 289 Studebaker engine in it now as it should.
Excellent, A 350 is a wonderful engine for a daily Chevy!@@Viking380
Love their choice of wheels!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for sharing your story. There are definitely a lot of car restoration projects that never get finished. Thanks for watching!
One of the top five best looking American/Canadian cars of all time. Possibly the best looking period.
They sure had style back then. Thanks for watching.
My dad bought a 54 new, he continued to keep that car until 1965 even after buyer new carsin between that time period. He was always going to restored the car but was his life long habit he never finished it . One of the things I learned not to do. I learned early if I started something finish it, even if I got a better Idea I still finish what I started.
I reme.er coming home from college and seeing the garage and seeing all the unfinished projects y dad had started, that left an impression on me.
What a well thought out and executed build. I am a huge fan of several models perhaps the Golden Hawk being number one. This model is just stunning, and the manual gear box is icing. Congratulations you two. Hope you enjoy it for many years to come.
I appraised this vehicle. It is truly stunning in every area! Karen and Vince can be very proud of this world class build.
It really is gorgeous! It takes a lot of commitment to embark on a project like that.
Karen, you are my hero. I’ve been mixing automatics all my life. A true driver you are ). Such a beautiful build. The 53 stude is the most important and beautiful car in history
Yeah but as you get older stick sucks I talked to guy with big block shifter stude in 53 and he wish he would have done automatic
Sad that such an industry has ended ,,, distinctive, beautiful and practical design !!
Love the Studebakers from that era. They even put the rims I would use on it. Really cool:)
Yes they do. Thanks for watching.
This is a very well done video Bruce. It really encompasses what the clients wanted and how they brought that into reality.
This Studebaker was another great build for us as it is our passion to provide the services and expertise to build vehicles like this for discerning clients.
Thank you for presenting the car well and showing the passion Karen and Vince have for the car.
The driving shots are a great touch to the video as well. Thank you
Excellently done, great choice. Thanks
Thanks for watching.
Absolutely gorgeous car! The Studebakers were way ahead of their time. Jellybean did a flawless job on this. Guessing it took pretty deep pockets to pull if off as well, but hey, it's a once in a lifetime car!
Thanks for watching and commenting. Jellybean always does amazing work.
You Sir are one lucky fella to have such an intelligent and beautiful Lady such as she! Any girl that know style and design AND Studebaker's is a keeper! I moved from South Bend in 60 and we lived about a quarter mile from the rear gate of the factory!
LOVE this car.
Was going to build my own 56 Hawk restomod but then 2022 hit and I gotta wait 3 yrs to resume plans, but man this video got me happy!
I hope you two, Karen and Vince, are enjoying the car!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
That is one of the rare examples of a car where I feel the post is better looking than the hardtop. I have always liked the design of the early ones before they bolted on fins. A fine example of taking a beautiful car and making better, great in every way no wonder it won first in show.
It is a stunning car. When we shot that episode, we got stopped every couple of minutes by people asking about the car. When I talk to Jellybean they say, 'how would Studebaker do it if they were making cars today". That's the methodology they put into each of their beautiful restomods. Thanks for watching.
Beautiful car! Enjoy it in good health!!
Love the studebaker styling. They were ahead of their time.
They still look pretty cool and they did have unique styling for the day.
They sort off resemble 1950's British cars like the Hillman mink
Nice job Jellybean!
Wonderful to see Loewy's Coupe transitioned to a true modern road car
7:01 Rich Wilson on the right, Medford Rod & Custom, Medford OR. He just put on 1 last week !
What a gorgeous car! Would love to own it!
You and me both! Thanks for watching.
Glad to see the LOVE for "Loewy Coupe."
Although Dad bought a 57 Golden Hawk for"Mom", and I was King of the Crew when I got to drive it.
I never liked as much as the 53 Commander V8 I learned to drive on. Dad even helped me make it Kool.
Floor shift, dual glass packs, 3" lowering blocks, full 'Moon hub caps and of course....Black dice hanging from the RV mirror. I still have those Dice, just wish we still had the Commander.
I have always loved the 53 and 54
NICE! It is now 200 times better than when it rolled out of the factory.
Still got the style but yes, a much better car underneath. Thanks for watching.
Very Nice !
Thanks for watching.
One of great designs by Raymond lowey
No doubt!
Thanks for watching!
Sweet Machine.... Very Well Done... Thanks for Sharing
Thanks for watching.
Great video
Too me they are all ugos save 53thru55 as this one. They broke free of old looks. I, like many, did not let it hit me until later in life. A beauty.🦇
Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.
It's called ENGINE TURNED METAL.
This was a terrific report!
Thanks for watching Alan. Please consider subscribing to my channel if you haven't already. It's great to hear from viewers. Glad you enjoyed it!
So on love with that car)
It’s a real beauty. Thanks for watching.
We had a 53. My Dream car
Outstanding!
Thanks for watching!
I take my cap off to you two, you could have just gone out and bought a Mercedes , Caddy etc etc ,and given viewers another drab boring modern car to look at and ignore , but you decided to spent a lot of money and gave us this beautiful gem.
It's nice to see these beautiful cars restored. Check out the latest episode on a 58 Pontiac. th-cam.com/video/BL5Jp6CFGDA/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching!
What front clip do you use I am building one and the ls doesn’t fit well in the studebaker frame thank you
We used a 67 - 69 Camaro front clip. It has the right track width for the car and provides room for the LS swap as well. We used Speedtech suspension all around, including their 3 link torque arm in the rear, so it drives an handles at least as good as it looks.
Had a 51commander convert and a 53 starlight commander both v8s .yrs ago .
Nice car , like it !
Glad you like it. Thanks for watching. Hope you subscribe to see more videos.
Osooyoos I can’t believe it when I saw that I picked fruit there in 76 thumbing my way up there now I bought a 53 commander and when I thumbed back to surrey I got a ride in my first studebaker lark red 4 speed he laid 3 patches of rubber 25 feet longer on each shift at surrey mall bus stop area . Just unreal that I’m watching this video
Underrated Kool.....
No fiberglass trunks mmm!
I have a 53 getting some ideas I also have molds for 48-53 fenders and hood c-cab truck
Cool. Have fun with it. Thanks for watching.
Do more of the older car and truck stuff...
Thanks for the feedback. I have a few things coming up that you will like. If you haven't already, be sure to check out the segment on Jellybean Autocrafters. In that segment you will see an old Pontiac Parisienne which I'm doing a segment on as soon as the weather is good enough to get it outside. Thanks for watching.
she is great
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.
Cool Car 👽
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The Studebaker Hawk is an unappreciated "muscle car" which could compete with GTOs .
This is obviously a great rendition - nice if you have the $$$. And, yes, NO AUTOMATIC ! Thank you !
It's a beauty. They have done a really nice job of renewing an old classic. Thanks for watching.
To bad you didn’t do more on the car ..it’s more about them…
Does it have power steering now ? Does it now have power brakes ?
What chassis frame did u choose ?
Yes it does. There is a shot of the hood open where you can see the master cylinder and the power steering pump. The car is modern in all those ways.
@@larrybailey43 I do not know. There is a segment I have done on Jellybean Autocrafters where they talk about frames. Check it out: th-cam.com/video/qK_4hKBB2qk/w-d-xo.html
How much did you pay for it?
No idea what they paid to have the car done but it would be significant.
@@CENTERLANE i meant originally.
@@bobhennig6597 I'm not sure what they paid for the car when they bought it but it was in pretty bad shape. Karen and Vince mentioned to me that they could see through the floorboards so it had pretty bad rust. Jellybean actually didn't want them to get the car because they felt it would cost way less to just find one with less rust.
@@CENTERLANE I had a friend in school that had a 53 or 54 ,and every time i saw it I'd just drool,loved it just beautifull. I've always wanted one even to this day,now I'm 79 yrs.old.
@@bobhennig6597 I never really gave them much thought until I did this segment which made me realize how cool they are. They were ahead of their time and had a cool art deco design to them. I'm glad you enjoyed watching this segment and be sure to tune in for more. If you haven't already seen it, I did a segment on the company that build it. th-cam.com/video/qK_4hKBB2qk/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching!
ME like, Me Want.
It’s a very cool car. I also did an episode on Jellybean Autocrafters who built the car. Check it out on my channel.
Its not a baker anymore
Just in looks only
Yes. Still looks nice and gets tons of attention. More like a new car under the skin though.
Too bad about those wheels.
I hate the wimpy color
I wouldn’t choose it today but it seems to suit the car. Thanks for watching.
Tenemos un Studebaker Comander mod. 54, bellisima obra de arte, en proceso de restauracion, alguien puede decirme donde conseguir
refacciones.
That would be cool. I know parts can be challenging to find but they are out there with some internet searching. Some of the Studebaker Facebook groups should be able to help you source what you need. Thanks for watching
@@CENTERLANE muchas gracias, voy a pedir, me traduzcan, su mensaje.
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