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I would love to convert one of the '53s to a two seat sports car. The top would get cut off completely. It would also need to be shortened (specifically the door and the area just behind it), and the belt line angle would need to be changed (or maybe the same length/angle kept, but it could be blended into the area behind the door like the '64 Mustang). I would also give it a small hood scoop like a Cal Spyder, and change the side vent to something a little more sporty. Give it some wire wheels, or maybe some Halibrand kidney-beans and a set of period Engleberts...

A local car show had a 'class of 1953' theme a few years ago and they had a bunch of cars (mostly American) from that year. Compared to a Chevy or Ford of the same era, the Stude looked positively hot!

Steve