If the United States gave out an award for the "Nicest, most polite human being on the planet" there is no doubt James Gardner would take the trophy! James found this gem for sale while surfing the internet, not long after he was driving up to Sacramento to pick up his newly acquired '53 Studebaker. This ride was taken to the extreme, there wasn't a bolt on this car that James didn't perfect. He was fortunate enough to commission some of the best in the business to create this master piece. The day after he finished the Studebaker it debut at Blackie's Fresno Autorama. Hot Rod Coalition really appreciates the opportunity to work with James and photograph his one of a kind '53.
Club: Hot Rods of Fresno
Body
Body/manufacture: Studebaker
Make/Model: Two-door coupe
Year:1953
Paint Color: Candy yellow & real fire flame
Painter: Custom Concepts Fresno, Ca.
Chassis
Frame: Art Morrision
Rear-end: 9 in. Ford
Front Suspension: Air Ride Mustang II
Rear Suspension: Air Ride
Brakes: Four-wheel disc brakes
Wheels: Billet Specialties
Tires/Size: Front-195/60R-15 BFG Rear: 29 x 18.5 x 15 Hoosier Prostreet
Engine
Make: Chrysler Hemi
Displacement: 604 Cubic in
Manifold/Induction: 2 750 Demon Carbs
Radiator: Custom aluminum radiator
Transmission: 727 Chrysler
Additional features: Dual MSD distributors, dual MSD retards to start engine, & dual MSD 6-AL ignitions
Interior
Upholsterer: Gabes Custom Interiors
Wiring: Black box by Snow White
Steering wheel/Column: Custom flaming river tilt column
Seats: Custom leather