1953 Studebaker

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  • Опубліковано 25 кві 2023
  • Paul Herman gives us a complete walkthrough of this '53 Studebaker Sunliner Coupe. The Body & Soul Shop has released 4 previous videos so far on the building of this unique custom mod. This is the FINAL video showing the completed build. There's not a Studebaker in the world like it.
    To see the other videos leading up to this, click on these links below:
    Part 1: • 1953 Studebaker with 4...
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    Part 3: • 1953 Studebaker with 4...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 154

  • @jeffkindrick6049
    @jeffkindrick6049 Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful work of art and done with obvious respect for the original design. I was born in '51 and my dad bought a brand new Champion; even as a toddler that car caught my eye. Later we had a red and white '57 Parkview wagon with the speedometer in a litle cupola atop the dash with a TV screen shaped magnifier lens to read the numbers on a rotating dial. Dad put black friction tape on the housing as it was painted gloss black and the sun reflected into his eyes anytime we were driving west in the afternoon. We lived in Helena, Montana, and there was no daytime speed limit in the state back then; more then once I saw 110 in that little window on long straight sections of highway. He traded it in a year before I got my learner's permit so I never had the chance to drive it.
    Thanks so much for sharing your artistry with us. God bless!

  • @crgrbrts
    @crgrbrts 5 місяців тому +9

    I was born in South Bend more than three quarters of a century ago almost in sight of the Studebaker plant where my paternal grandfather spent his entire working career. His wife, my grandmother, was a descendent of Clement Studebaker, one of the German brothers who founded the wagon building firm that became the car builder. Given my affinity for Studebakers ,to say that I admire your work on this beauty is an understatement. Wow!

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 4 місяці тому

      Thank you for your great story, and kind comment, much appriciated!!!!!😊😊😊😊

  • @larrynason8716
    @larrynason8716 6 місяців тому +5

    I have a stock 54. I really like your finished product. Especially how you didn't mess with the overall character of the car. 👍

  • @ericheine2414
    @ericheine2414 4 місяці тому +1

    I would have to say that clean is your theme. Strong and elegant are definitely the subplots. Congratulations on your composition- you rock.

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 3 місяці тому +3

    Omg what a stunning work of art. Respect brother!

  • @dr.a.995
    @dr.a.995 3 місяці тому +1

    What a gorgeous piece of automotive history! The old Studebaker reborn beautiful but still holding its original impression. I am very partial to the color and the red leather combination, but it’s the interior lighting that would tell me every morning as i approach that I was one lucky guy to be able to drive this thing of beauty. Great job.

  • @throttlewatch4614
    @throttlewatch4614 Рік тому +17

    An absolute work of art

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much!!! Thanks for watching,we really appriciate it. Paul

  • @georgeavincent
    @georgeavincent 6 місяців тому +6

    Great job on the Studebaker, one of the best I've seen.

  • @tomfurgas2844
    @tomfurgas2844 2 місяці тому +1

    Designed by the great Raymond Lowey. A car of great style and beauty. Not like the generic designs we see today.

  • @ericbrammer2245
    @ericbrammer2245 7 місяців тому +2

    So SWEET! Studes of that Era still had the Design Ideal that Loewy/&/ Bourke brought to market, and You just 'cleaned it up' to another Level!! Yeah, i dig this ride!

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 7 місяців тому

      Thank you sir!!! Really appriciate you watching and commenting ,really means alot to us.Blessings. Paul😊😊😊

  • @richardcruse7404
    @richardcruse7404 6 місяців тому +2

    Had one in 1957 loved it. 3 53s in a row went into this curve at 100 all made it. Our wide whites were black from asphalt. Shot the push rods thru valve covers trying to hit 110 in second gear. Loved it.

  • @godfreyberry1599
    @godfreyberry1599 5 місяців тому +2

    Making something really perfect even better takes exceptional RESTRAINED design TALENT. Incredibly CONCEIVED and perfectly EXECUTED. As a purist and originality fanatic I am totally on board with your EXCEPTIONAL insight.

  • @BIGBADWOOD
    @BIGBADWOOD 6 місяців тому +2

    I think Raymond Loewy would be pleased with what you have done and would give you 5 stars ! 😀😀😀😀😀

  • @stevebiesiadabada6669
    @stevebiesiadabada6669 2 місяці тому +1

    This Studebacher is a Masterpiece, so awesome , you did a fantastic job , I Love this, wish I had one Thank You, Steve

  • @pete540Z
    @pete540Z Рік тому +7

    Absolutely beautiful. I love all of the custom touches.

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 Рік тому

      Thank you for your compliment,and Thank you for watching,we really appriciate it.

  • @waynedavis7245
    @waynedavis7245 11 місяців тому +5

    My dad was always a Studebaker man . He also had a Hawk and a Commander. You took a beautiful car and turned it into a work of art . Those cars had a arm rest in the center of the back seat.

  • @malcolmcaldwell4734
    @malcolmcaldwell4734 Рік тому +5

    The Body & Soul shop really puts the soul in the body of a car! Another amazing job, y’all have blown my mind. You can see the experience, love, and craftsmanship you put into your creations.

  • @godfreyberry1599
    @godfreyberry1599 10 місяців тому +4

    Very little added or subtracted from the iconic 10 out of 10 body style - magnificent work.

  • @nickcinalli6145
    @nickcinalli6145 Рік тому +10

    Outstanding coolest Studerbaker ever great detail and great build quality

    • @thebodyandsoulshop
      @thebodyandsoulshop  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Nick!

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 Рік тому +1

      Thank you ,we really appriciate the compliment,Thanks for watching!!! Paul

    • @jeffyoder8105
      @jeffyoder8105 9 місяців тому

      As I was saying I've always thought, that the 53 Studebakers were one 1⃣ of the prettiest and sexy looking cars ever made in the US and if I thought I could afford to I'd try to make a full size version from memory of a couple of different models I built as a teenager 😊😅😮😢😂❤😂😊❤😊❤😊

  • @icewaterslim7260
    @icewaterslim7260 8 місяців тому +2

    Stunning Stude. Wheels are proper. I like.

  • @alexkalish8288
    @alexkalish8288 6 місяців тому +1

    The 1953 was the original and in most ways the best design of the Hawk precursors but had a weak engine, you fixed that problem. Beautiful RestoMod.

    • @NeuKrofta
      @NeuKrofta 3 місяці тому

      The Studebaker engines, especially the V8 were made with very high quality steel alloys and can be built to make tons of power. Putting an LS in it should be a crime

  • @tarahutton9942
    @tarahutton9942 6 місяців тому +1

    So beautiful the silver with red is outstanding. All the details are perfection.

  • @frankparks4900
    @frankparks4900 Рік тому +6

    So beautiful! I can't even imagine the man hours... Thanks for showing the finished job.

    • @thebodyandsoulshop
      @thebodyandsoulshop  Рік тому +3

      Thanks Frank! Definitely some hours put in 🤓🤓

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the compliment,yes it was a ton of hours.... thank you so much for watching,we really appriciate it.

  • @user-ev3dq5yi1q
    @user-ev3dq5yi1q 9 місяців тому +1

    Clean and elegant, nothing over done. Beautiful!

  • @austinmurphy662
    @austinmurphy662 6 місяців тому +1

    True custom craftsmanship, every inch of the vehicle is perfected, not even luxury cars are above these custom cars standards.

  • @sidclark39
    @sidclark39 9 місяців тому +2

    Unbelievable! So understated.

  • @davethorstry6700
    @davethorstry6700 8 місяців тому +2

    Oh wow! Absolutely magnificantly mind blowing! Congrats! A stud fan and owner.

  • @yogiduhbahr6138
    @yogiduhbahr6138 8 місяців тому +1

    Freaking GORGEOUS! Thank you so much for sharing. Been looking at building a '53 Studebaker Champion...now I think I'm going to have to do it!

  • @robertray6021
    @robertray6021 Рік тому +6

    That is one incredible custom! 🏆

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 Рік тому +1

      Thank you ,so much for the compliment,much appriciated.... Paul

  • @16rebels94
    @16rebels94 Рік тому +5

    That Studabaker is clean!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

    • @thebodyandsoulshop
      @thebodyandsoulshop  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Rebels! Hard to stop looking at it myself lol…Dan

    • @robertray6021
      @robertray6021 Рік тому +2

      ​@@thebodyandsoulshop You're extremely talented. Beautiful car!

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 Рік тому +2

      Much appriciated!!!! Thanks for watching...Paul

  • @mardyfisher693
    @mardyfisher693 11 місяців тому +7

    The original car was a 10. You turned it into a 10X. Very well done!

    • @NeuKrofta
      @NeuKrofta 3 місяці тому

      -10x with an LS swap... wtf

  • @davebennett4087
    @davebennett4087 5 місяців тому +3

    Bob Bourke would approve!

  • @phillipmitchell5879
    @phillipmitchell5879 4 місяці тому +2

    WOW! What a beauty!!

  • @frankbohm7880
    @frankbohm7880 9 місяців тому +1

    Greatest build on a Studebaker I have ever seen!

  • @keithcasner6842
    @keithcasner6842 10 місяців тому +1

    Incredible! Superb! I bought a pillared coupe my sophomore more yr. Out of a salvage yard. On Martin Luther’s Memorial Day. 1967. It still goes today from the best owner. Slightly modified in Drive train. ❤❤❤❤

    • @keithcasner6842
      @keithcasner6842 10 місяців тому

      You did the perfect top chop. I wanted to do mine. I was 15yrs old lack of money and the skill to achieve
      Excellent work you had done . Yours is the most beautiful one I’ve seen, modified ❤

  • @valhallakustom5307
    @valhallakustom5307 9 місяців тому +1

    WOW! Gorgeous.

  • @BomBoo-rn8gj
    @BomBoo-rn8gj 7 днів тому

    I'm sure Mr. Lowie would approve. Absolutely spot on. So many subtle changes but keeping that classic design. Strikes a cord here, I learned to drive on a 53 Commander V8 three on the tree. 9:40 Can you say a tear in my eye?

  • @michaelfoort2592
    @michaelfoort2592 9 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful Studebaker! I can't imagine how people develop the skills to manipulate sheet metal.

  • @dustbat
    @dustbat 10 місяців тому +2

    Leaves me in a state of admiration. Just too nice.🦇

  • @michaelstrafello7346
    @michaelstrafello7346 Рік тому +3

    You are truly an artist I have not seen 1 bad job come out of your shop but of course you would not show the fails if you have any

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 Рік тому +2

      Thank you for the compliment,We really appriciate you watching. I try my best yo keep the quality top notch. Blessings. Paul

  • @neildickson5394
    @neildickson5394 7 місяців тому +2

    What an awesome masterpiece. More beautiful than anything sold today, and that's saying a lot for a 70 year old car. Rear seat is outstanding, and very natural looking. It must be very satisfying to figure each modification out, then see it realized.

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 7 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching ,and commenting,we really appriciate it. Blessings Paul😊😊😊

  • @jimhibbs2372
    @jimhibbs2372 9 місяців тому +1

    I wish my dad could have seen this machine!
    I had a 55 commander in high school.
    I doubt anyone will come close to this machine in the future.
    🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @TangentJim
    @TangentJim 7 місяців тому +1

    Paul - You are an Automotive Picasso . What a Magnificent Car . Four Thumbs Up. -- Jim

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 7 місяців тому

      Thank you Jim for watching and the kind compliment ,really appriciate it Paul 😊😊😊

  • @davedahlgren6036
    @davedahlgren6036 Місяць тому +1

    I like the 56 Golden Hawk with the Packard 352. I am partial to the Avanti as well. I remember seeing the low slung Hawk series Studebakers when I was a kid delivering papers and wondering why they were not more popular. Many of those Studs sounds great with duals. Most were probably their 289.

  • @michaelfoort2592
    @michaelfoort2592 4 місяці тому +1

    Great colour...suddenly bery modern looking

  • @rickbodi5944
    @rickbodi5944 4 місяці тому +1

    That car is beautiful, very nicely done, subtle and bold at the same time, amazing. 👍✌️

  • @tonysteppan8495
    @tonysteppan8495 9 місяців тому +1

    Such a fantastic build! Well worth every good comment made and then some. Thank you for posting and showing all that went into this build! It's the little things that add up to this kind of build.

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 9 місяців тому

      Thank you ,for watching ,and your kind comment😊

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much,really appriciate the compliments. Paul

  • @fidobite3798
    @fidobite3798 10 місяців тому +2

    SPECTACULAR!! I've always loved that car and this is the best rendition I've ever seen! Congrats on the gorgeous build!! ❤

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much ,really appriciate the compliment,Thanks for watching. Paul

    • @davidjohnson4343
      @davidjohnson4343 7 місяців тому

      Studebaker had some great dashes in their own right LOVED the 1953 and 1956 hawk.

  • @Thomas63r2
    @Thomas63r2 9 місяців тому +1

    Wow, just wow 🤩 - subtle and intensely beautiful reimagining of a legendary design. Your artistry deserves a larger audience. The roller wheels for the hood and the c cove theme along with the 1.5” front chop roof leveling are so well done that most people probably don’t notice until the second or third time they look at the car.

  • @smokingmopars5812
    @smokingmopars5812 Рік тому +1

    Great build! I love the Studebakers. I am putting together a 53 as well- more original but really like the deeper coves, front spoiler, and gutter lighting inside. great ideas. build more!

  • @mpojr
    @mpojr 9 місяців тому +1

    nice build

  • @real82it
    @real82it Рік тому +1

    Wow wow wow! Beautiful!!!

  • @michael69040
    @michael69040 Місяць тому +1

    There should be a Pulitzer for such results of determined imaginative work. This car would win easily.

  • @lasalleman6792
    @lasalleman6792 Місяць тому +1

    Very nice.

  • @here_we_go_again2571
    @here_we_go_again2571 2 місяці тому +1

    That is a gorgeous restoration! ❤
    Thank you for sharing.😊

  • @brackb
    @brackb 20 днів тому +1

    DAMNNNNN....so fantastic!

  • @barryhickman6911
    @barryhickman6911 10 місяців тому +1

    GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @tdkrei
    @tdkrei Рік тому +5

    That car is gorgeous!! I don't know what the investment is for your customer but they definitely got their monies worth. Keep on smiling.

  • @user-oo6jo9sg4f
    @user-oo6jo9sg4f 9 місяців тому +2

    •Nice• Job Monfrere.
    🙏🦉

  • @brianwhippen7497
    @brianwhippen7497 3 місяці тому +1

    It’s beautiful

  • @alanblanes2876
    @alanblanes2876 Рік тому +1

    Amazing!

  • @pashakdescilly7517
    @pashakdescilly7517 10 місяців тому +1

    I had not heard the term 'gentleman's chop' before. It looks good.
    This is the best year of the Studebaker, before the gaping snout front came along. That nose on the car makes me think of an eagle.

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 9 місяців тому

      It does look like an Eagle,Ive thought the same thing while working on it!!!!😊

  • @slash6184
    @slash6184 9 місяців тому +1

    My first car was a 53 studebaker coupe - maybe this is where it ended up. He did a fantastic job enhancing the lines - it still looks like it was but better.

  • @kentstephens4770
    @kentstephens4770 5 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful car man!!!

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 4 місяці тому

      Thank you really appriciate the compliments😊😊😊😊😊

  • @stevebiesiadabada6669
    @stevebiesiadabada6669 Місяць тому +1

    I just watched your video all the farbrication, design, so cool , so perfect , I am into this , like I’ve said before it is a MASTERPIECE, this has been my favorite for years their best car Thank You it makes my day my life Steve

  • @garylangley4502
    @garylangley4502 10 місяців тому +1

    Can you imagine if Studebaker had made their top of the line car in '53 look like that? The only thing I would have wanted was use the Studebaker "S" emblem in the middle of the steering wheel like a '64. Fabulous Car!!

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 10 місяців тому +1

      Tank you sir,does have the Studebaker script in the horn button,but not the S. Thanks for watching

  • @hunterjones7036
    @hunterjones7036 9 місяців тому +1

    Nicest "Stude" ever!!

  • @BuckeyeDemon
    @BuckeyeDemon Рік тому +1

    Unbelievable Results!

  • @nickpanaritis4122
    @nickpanaritis4122 Рік тому +1

    Work of art. very nice.

  • @fiveskin2611
    @fiveskin2611 Рік тому +1

    Damm that car is sharp , you guys are the best.

  • @madrooster989
    @madrooster989 Рік тому +2

    A true Magician

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching,,and thanks for the compliment....

  • @willg3890
    @willg3890 Рік тому +1

    That is gorgeous.

  • @Moonman63
    @Moonman63 8 місяців тому +1

    When art and mechanics meet….

  • @ianperry9914
    @ianperry9914 4 місяці тому +1

    wow

  • @onefastcyclist
    @onefastcyclist 11 місяців тому +1

    The only thing better then a work of art is a derivable work of art

  • @user-tm6nq3ou1v
    @user-tm6nq3ou1v 10 місяців тому +1

    I still like my 55 Commander best .

  • @shable1436
    @shable1436 6 місяців тому +1

    The owner must have deep pockets to fund this type of build, a customization not a rebuild, which is unique one of a kind, that's why I say this

  • @535tony
    @535tony Рік тому +1

    Masterpiece!

  • @eustolioramirez2955
    @eustolioramirez2955 Рік тому +2

    Great jod

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much!!! Thanks for watching!!!

  • @user-bm2fp9hz9b
    @user-bm2fp9hz9b Місяць тому

    Boss looking

  • @fredericrike5974
    @fredericrike5974 Рік тому +1

    Raymond Lowey would have loved it! Your repop honored every design que from the original. BTW, Morrison Chassis are pretty first class merch- engineering and execution are excellent- like the body and soul you put on top of it!

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 Рік тому +1

      Thank You!!! Much appriciated

    • @fredericrike5974
      @fredericrike5974 Рік тому +1

      @@paulherman8931 You did the work, my part was terribly small! The "down side" is that I will expect great as a minimum for your next projects! Here's to ya!

    • @cdchoux
      @cdchoux 11 місяців тому +2

      Bob Bourke designed the car but Raymond Loewy got the credit.

  • @lesn9125
    @lesn9125 Рік тому +1

    I want it😊😊

  • @drcandor
    @drcandor 6 місяців тому +1

    Talk about attention to detail - wow * Wonder how many hours went into this build. . . :>/

  • @hughmarloweverest1684
    @hughmarloweverest1684 Рік тому +1

    Very nice. If’n I win the big lottery money, I may be in contact with you. LOL.

  • @vtwin6
    @vtwin6 Рік тому +1

    Any chance of getting the paint code for that silver?

  • @BodyManRon
    @BodyManRon Рік тому +1

    This should be a ridler contender

  • @ranielwinter9984
    @ranielwinter9984 4 місяці тому

    😘😍🥰 "BATMAN"

  • @larrysorenson4789
    @larrysorenson4789 3 місяці тому

    Cocker sells the red line tires.

  • @garyfrancis6193
    @garyfrancis6193 4 місяці тому

    Was this originally a Raymond Loewy design?

  • @MrMechanicandy
    @MrMechanicandy 14 днів тому

    I have one just seeing more ideas

  • @ericchristen2623
    @ericchristen2623 8 місяців тому

    How much is it going for?

  • @IowaBudgetRCBashers
    @IowaBudgetRCBashers 24 дні тому

    I dig it but for the valve covers, you should have used studebaker valve covers

  • @garyjones2582
    @garyjones2582 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful car, fantastic craftsmanship... Where are you guys located?

    • @thebodyandsoulshop
      @thebodyandsoulshop  11 місяців тому

      Thanks Gary. We're in Nashville, TN. Thanks for watching! Really means a lot to us.

    • @garyjones2582
      @garyjones2582 11 місяців тому +1

      @@thebodyandsoulshop Well I'm not far away, I'm in Johnson City Tn... I might have to come visit you guys sometime....

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 11 місяців тому

      Gallatin Tn

    • @paulherman8931
      @paulherman8931 11 місяців тому

      Gallatin Tn😊

  • @danabuch324
    @danabuch324 3 місяці тому

    Park a 1953 Studebaker Commander/Sunliner/Starliner next to any 1953 car from Chevrolet, Ford or Dodge. It looks like a sleek modern car parked next to a school buss. So far ahead of its time.

  • @ronwalker8863
    @ronwalker8863 6 місяців тому +1

    A chop that's not simply obvious is very classy. The wheels definitely sweeter than outset, oversize chrome spokes that are so popular. Shame on you guys for raising the bar so high.

  • @kimjameson7979
    @kimjameson7979 2 місяці тому

    Drool...

  • @user-wm6tp4ob3o
    @user-wm6tp4ob3o 10 місяців тому

    How many celindar?

  • @MichaelBorges-xv8bh
    @MichaelBorges-xv8bh 3 місяці тому

    What's its worth

  • @quagmiredavis4117
    @quagmiredavis4117 7 місяців тому

    I agree so much has been done ... totally fucked up classic .. even my shop couldn't
    Bring it back to normal 😢

  • @NeuKrofta
    @NeuKrofta 3 місяці тому

    While I can appreciate what you guys do building cars it is a damn shame to not leave it stock and put an LS in it. Those Studebaker engines were made with very high quality steel alloys and the V8s could be built to make loads of power. Should be a crime to ruin these old rare cars with this retrofit bs.