[{"id": 17539189, "authorName": "CWSPhoenix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwsphoenix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. Well presented. I would add a driving video if possible.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746217391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17539228, "authorName": "jcole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcole/", "bidAmount": 1955, "content": "USD $1,955 bid placed by jcole", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746217478, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17539244, "authorName": "jcole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@56packardman @undertaker @raffi", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1746217508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17539341, "authorName": "Slam105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slam105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Again another excellent example of the 'Mid-Century-Modern Era'.....the color-combo & style! This is a great looking Studebaker...this design was groundbreaking.....unfortunately, IMO, the car buying public wasn't ready for it.\r\n\r\nCheers", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746217697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17539506, "authorName": "jrichard711", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrichard711/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice build, brother. Bravo.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746218080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17539788, "authorName": "Kid_Shilleen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kid_shilleen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen this up close.....very nice car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746218916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17539998, "authorName": "Markindy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markindy/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "USD $5,000 bid placed by Markindy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746219399, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17540265, "authorName": "dagmar82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagmar82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice. And, will surprise many when it rumbles in to cars & coffee. Perhaps the windshield card should read Stuforbmulet?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746219953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17540542, "authorName": "bjpozz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjpozz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone for the positive comments and bids. My first time on bat and still figuring out how it works and how to answer questions.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746220553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17540896, "authorName": "Jroger1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jroger1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This appears to be a 1953 based on the front grill area, not a 1955.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746221301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17540957, "authorName": "Chas_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chas_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Other than the roof rack, a very nice remodeling. Just the car for cruising to the Tastee-Freeze.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746221450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17541121, "authorName": "bjpozz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjpozz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@\r\nJroger1 you are correct.The front clip is a1953 with 1954 grill bars.1953 grill bars were smooth...1954 had the verticals.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746221902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17541516, "authorName": "WEM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To envision this and then build it\u2026\u2026Very special \r\nGorgeous \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746223486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17541554, "authorName": "Undertaker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/undertaker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jcole . . . a big thank you for bringing this gorgeous wagon to my attention!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1746223718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17541827, "authorName": "Raffi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raffi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @jcole for the ping on this one. SUPER nice build here and on a fairly rare car. These were made in high numbers but nearly all of them are long gone, reincarnated as Cadillac bumpers or Imperial hoods in the 1970s. \r\n\r\nMods done here are tasteful and well executed. I mean really...when was the last time you saw a frame off stude wagon restomod to this level? Nice 50s era colors, furniture grade wood lining in the cargo area, durable V8 with easy access for your own service, and comfortable seats to enjoy highway cruising. \r\n\r\n@bjpozz you're doing fine so far as a seller. Share the build details, relatable stories like painting a sample fender twice before you and the painter finally agreed \"No, not that color...more turquoisie\", and have fun with the process. You've done that hard part already...building it and then getting it here. \r\n\r\nGLWTA!!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1746226148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17541926, "authorName": "FatOtis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fatotis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does heat and defroster work?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746227236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17542167, "authorName": "FatOtis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fatotis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one nice restored Stude with some quality upgrades.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746230125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17542268, "authorName": "56PackardMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56packardman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jroger1 - It's a '54 front clip. The distinction being the \"ice cube tray\" inserts in the grille openings.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746231326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17542279, "authorName": "56PackardMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56packardman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kwahl - I thought of your Studebaker wagon when I saw this.\r\n@jcole - thanks for the link to this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746231482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17542376, "authorName": "56PackardMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56packardman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rovak235 - ICYMI\r\nYou know what I think about the engine swap but I'll stop right there ...\r\nOtherwise, this shows how the Studebaker parts bin could be stirred and shaken to come up with a pleasing result.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746232870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17542543, "authorName": "Kwahl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bjpozz..very nice wagon..I have an Avanti powered 55 with 770R4..I like your seats...what are they .also looks like real wood on your floor...my interior is all original except carpet", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746234986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17542560, "authorName": "Kwahl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Raffi..agree..but keeping a Stude in a Stude is all the more sweet..My Supercharged Avanti powered Conestoga 55 makes a nice grocery getter..My only regret...no power steering", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746235318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17542567, "authorName": "Kwahl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bjpozz.. eventually I will learn to read the entire description..nice BMW SEATS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746235437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17542798, "authorName": "Longforlineup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longforlineup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can fit a foosball table under that hood still! Beautiful build!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746238295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17542973, "authorName": "rovak235", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rovak235/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BTW, the steering wheel is from a Champion, not a Commander.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746241220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17543078, "authorName": "Raffi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raffi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kwahl Avantastoga R2? That must need a cargo net when you come home from the supermarket!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746243480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17543424, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most of the original Conestoga \u201cPrairie Schooners\u201d that brought the pioneers West were built by Studebaker, so what could be more appropriate? Lovely rare build! I trust it will find an enthusiastic new custodian who drives it and shows it. Needs to be seen!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746264988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17543575, "authorName": "TJSDC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjsdc/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "USD $6,000 bid placed by TJSDC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746273039, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17543701, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a gorgeous Commander Deluxe Conestoga and love the upgrades \ud83e\udd42", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746276242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17543764, "authorName": "RedAvanti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redavanti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There was no Conestoga in 53. I like the change to 54 much better than the 55.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746277250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17543834, "authorName": "bjpozz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjpozz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FatOtis - florida car no heat. the defroster blows ambient air.the unit has a small heat coil not connected.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746278081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17544045, "authorName": "plan99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plan99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never knew a Studebaker wagon could look so good, this is fantastic!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746280883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17544428, "authorName": "bbtsassa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbtsassa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car looks good. Are the Brakes & Steering still original Studebaker ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746284605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17544488, "authorName": "bjpozz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjpozz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bbtsassa - yes--large drums in the front and frame mounted master cylinder and original bell crank steering ,", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746285240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17544760, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Commander is absolutely stunning\r\nAn exquisite and exemplary build - GLWTA!\r\n\r\n@billyblyth I do believe this is the first Wagon I have brought to your attention. lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746287667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17544980, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boaboyoz\r\n\r\nI'm not certain there are enough of these still running and driving to even circle the wagons. Well, maybe a very small circle... GLWTA!\r\n\r\n@56PackardMan\r\n\r\nI agree on the engine... Thought you'd be here!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746289748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17545114, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billyblyth indeed\u26bd\ufe0f\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udf7b\ud83d\ude02", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746290599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17545845, "authorName": "Sheffieldsilver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sheffieldsilver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so great. happy with 54 front clip. thank you. like the body flair around rear wheel openings. sad no money to buy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746293376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17546396, "authorName": "mursefowler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mursefowler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's a great looking wagon. If you don't mind me asking, where did you have it restore? I have a 63 lark wagonaire that I'd like to fix up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746295391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17548159, "authorName": "sn60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sn60/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "USD $7,000 bid placed by sn60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746308248, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17548174, "authorName": "sn60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sn60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "seller-was car upgraded to 12 volts?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746308389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17548221, "authorName": "bjpozz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjpozz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sn60 - yes 12 volt conversion new wire harness and fuse block and one wire alternator.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746309108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17548233, "authorName": "bjpozz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjpozz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "mursefowler - restored it myself with a little help from my friends - no longer in the business .", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746309321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17548776, "authorName": "56PackardMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56packardman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rovak235 - good eye - I thought that steering wheel was from a Champion. \r\n\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746318553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17548854, "authorName": "56PackardMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56packardman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billyblyth - Yup! I'm here. Beautiful combination of off-the-shelf Studebaker parts. (I just wish it still had a Studebaker engine in it!)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746319823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17548959, "authorName": "jcole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen only a handful of these and of the ones I've seen, most were butchered, weird body mods everywhere you looked. I admire the sellers restraint in mods, this looks so good! A 289 making 250-300 HP would have been choice but the 283 is a fine motor. Best of luck @seller you did an excellent job on this.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746321719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17549967, "authorName": "TJSDC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjsdc/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "USD $9,000 bid placed by TJSDC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746362762, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17550354, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bjpozz when you throw a @ in front of their name, they get an email notification", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746367633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17550428, "authorName": "bjpozz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjpozz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boaboyoz ...I might understand now...thanks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746368563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17550882, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bjpozz de nada", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746372689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17551000, "authorName": "PhilInAthens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philinathens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the engine bay, what is the stainless steel knob/braided line something next to the heater blower?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746373747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17551395, "authorName": "bjpozz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjpozz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "philinathens -- transmission dip stick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746377176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17554914, "authorName": "Victor4Ent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/victor4ent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A Stude 289 R2 and front disc brakes would double the value.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746393216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17555152, "authorName": "bjpozz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjpozz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Victor4Ent -- I agree -- great project for someone with the resources .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746396223, "type": "comment"}]