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Fun #148 - 1953 Studebaker Commander Coupe / George and Magner Monsen
« on: January 15, 2012, 04:59:05 AM »
For 1 point, tell us two things about this customized car.

Only a complete answer will earn a point!

Identify the the base vehicle (easy), and the customizers.

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Re: Fun #148
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2012, 04:38:25 AM »
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Re: Fun #148
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2012, 03:14:04 PM »
Do I spy a Willy's Aereo grill grafted onto this Studebaker?
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Re: Fun #148
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2012, 03:35:41 AM »
The grill is not from a Willys
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Re: Fun #148
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2012, 05:01:37 AM »
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Re: Fun #148
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2012, 04:01:10 AM »
While this puzzle makes its last stand before crossing the event horizon, please know this: the solution is really not that difficult
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Re: Fun #148
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2012, 04:16:14 AM »
1953 Studebaker Commander Starlight Custom

"A Daughter’s Dream come true"

Original custom work by George Monsen and Magner Monsen of Custer, South Dakota, 1955-1959

Approximately 17 cars contributed parts to the custom and restoration work

-         Hood ornament, V-8 side emblems, wheel covers, exterior mirrors, dashboard, radio, steering wheel, and horn button are period correct Studebaker parts

Roof – 1939 Chevrolet truck

Trunk Lid – 1946 Oldsmobile Hood

Trunk Hinges – 1949 Ford

Parking Lights & Turn Signals – 1950 Chevrolet Car

Mile-o-meter Vacuum Gauge – 1953 Packard

Fuel tank – 1954 Chevy BelAir

Grill – 1955 Ford Fairlane

Rear Valance & Trunk Latch – 1957 Nash Rambler

Top of rear inner fender panel – 1959 Buick door extension piece

Under dash AC Unit – 1965 Mustang (dealer option)

Alternator -- 1972 Chevrolet Camaro

Power Steering Pump – 1985 Corvette

AC Compressor – 1988 Volkswagen

Power Steering Rack and Pinion – 1984 Dodge Omni

Fins were manufactured by Jim’s Rod Shop – 2010
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Re: Fun #148
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2012, 04:24:21 AM »
I didn't expect that clue to have such an immediate effect!  :D


1953 Studebaker Commander Coupe. The car was built a custom by George and Magner Monsen of Custer, South Dakota in 1955-1959
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Re: Fun #148 - 1953 Studebaker Commander Coupe / George and Magner Monsen
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2012, 04:25:37 AM »
I excluded the difficult solution possibilities, which left over this one  ;D
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