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Studebaker Commander RAT ROD custom (1931)
for sale

Price: US $200.00

Description:

Recently Completed Vehicle. 5 big Shows/4 trophies. A most unusual car. Front end stretched 25 inches with NO BUMP STEERING. Big Optional original unusual oval headlights, New Aluminum Radiator, Very unique front suspension providing again No Bump Steer. New Disc Brake Front end. New Little front tires. 425 Cadillac engine from 1979 with mated Turbo 400 trans. Custom firewall with original length (straight 8) engine compartment. Completely new wiring harness, with steering column from Chevy Astro Van. Mercedes Bucket Seat interior with Wood Grain interior door, kick and rear panels. Ford 9 inch rear with Big rear wheels. All new floor panels with unusual sub frame supported floor Body channeled 5.75 inches along with identical reduction of radiator shell. New Auto Meter instrument panel, along with large tachometer located on the external cowl. Headers designed for a Cadillac powered open fendered street rod. (very rare). The exhaust is open exiting just under the front kick panels. All this is set on the original frame which was built to withstand any road conditions. The rear spring shackles include ball bearing inserts and the custom fronts were purchased from Posies in PA. at a significant cost. The front shocks are from a '37 Chevy. The top and cowl vent are marine canvas, with snaps enabling access or an open top. The fuel tank is the reconditioned original. The hand brake works properly. The windshield cranks out. There is no cracked glass. All windows roll up and down smoothly in the all new window channels. There is one small dent in the L/R door. Suicide rear doors; Finally the rear bumpers are most unique Boxing Gloves.
This vehicle was built by myself at my own shop in NC, It is one of about 40 built. It was designed to be my last effort and one that was truly different from most of todays Rat Rods. It is the culmination of 52 years of doing things differently. The car runs straight and true, and has plenty of front seat room ( I stand 6'3). I drive the car to local shows and to and from my shop on some nice days, It is also a great parade car. I trailer it to shows which are more than 50 miles distant from my home. It is registered and insured and the police do not seem to pay much attention. The one big problem which this car does not have is overheating. It runs a steady 185 degrees during parades and on the highway at 65 MPH. It has a comfortable Mercedes rear (and front) seats with plenty of leg room.
I've been building and naming the cars and trucks I build for over 50 years. This one is called the Studellac.Personal or professional inspections and test drives will be happily allowed to serious buyers.
I have about 50 pictures of the construction process. Reason for sale=poor health/retirement pending at age 74. Questions were asked about trailering. Open headers are the only reason I trailer it to distant shows; I'd drive it anywhere otherwise. Mufflers can be attached if so desired. The very good condition 4 piece hood is available if desired. It's been driven about 400 miles since completion.

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