The 1950 Studebaker's rare parts and nightmare wiring will send the crew -- down two bodies -- scrambling for materials and time.
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The 1950 Studebaker's rare parts and nightmare wiring will send the crew -- down two bodies -- scrambling for materials and time.
Added: Mar 10, 2011
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