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Sneak Peek: Barn Find 1959 Studebaker Pickup

This 1959 Studebaker Scotsman pickup was a genuine barn find, transformed from an out-to-pasture farm truck into an amazing custom truck that we will be featuring soon. Stude pickups are cool, but the classic truck world is a two-party system dominated by Blue Ovals and Bowties. Studebakers are like a third party, with no chance of toppling the big two, but filled with dedicated followers. Robert Solgat has been one of those followers, even before he owned this truck. Robert had spotted it in his friend's barn and spent two or three years trying to buy it. Eventually, the owner's plans for a someday build evaporated. Robert was able to make a deal and bring the Studebaker home. What followed was a 3-1/2 year project that was completed partly in Robert's garage and partly at JV Enterprises in Azusa, California. Robert and Vince Borzilieri of JV Enterprises had previously collaborated on 1935 Chevy coupe project, so Robert knew Vince's abilities, and Vince knew Robert's taste. We agreed that we had the same vision for what this truck should look like in the end, Robert said. These in-progress photos that we got from Vince show a few of the cool modifications made to the Studebaker. We don't want to give too much away before we bring you the full story on the finished truck, but these shots show a few of the remarkable body and bed mods that were made, as well as some suspension upgrades. Robert especially likes the extended front fenders and grille. Later on, we'll show you the dressed-up LS3 engine, the dark tan contemporary interior, the bed, and more. And well outline every cool detail of Robert's incredible barn find 1959 Studebaker Scotsman. --> The post Sneak Peek: Barn Find 1959 Studebaker Pickup appeared first on Hot Rod Network .

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