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Yes Rustoleum Spray can

by Derick

a couple of more steps. Two weeks of curing then another wet sand then compound and wax and buff.


The mirror affect is almost there...
But dont think it will make it.

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speedometer repair

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This will probably sound like a stupid question to many of you but here goes, can speedometers be repaired? I have a new cable in my Champ but the speedometer needle stays at zero and a click, click, click, ... sound comes out of the dash. I disconnected it for now so as not to damage the new cable.

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speedo

by vern

yes, there are several places that rebuild speedometers , one I use is Williams Insturments phone 479 369 2551

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Thanks Vern

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I'm going to look locally (Winnipeg) first and failing that I'll call them tomorrow.

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I used

by Tom

One in Colorado delux speedometer, not to bad at price
Tom

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Headliner Installed

by Jim Beadle

Got the Studebeadle back from the upholstery shop today. New headliner, sun visors, kick panels and area in the corners beside the doors covered with a beige fabric. Looks Great. Thanks to Rick Kuhl for the pictures of his truck interior as a guide to have mine done. Will see if John W. will post some photos for me tomorrow??? Thanks in advance John.

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Looking forward to seeing Pics !

by Dan Martin



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Attention StudeDave!

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We managed to get Nellie's picture on the Registry. Just click on "Photo" in your registry entry to see it. Both of Nellie's photos can be seen in "Photos>Registry". She is the first and (so far) only 2R bus there. Thanks for registering her.



Register your 2R truck at http://www.2rtruck.need-a-geek.com/ It's free!

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Bo, any luck with those M brake parts?

by Rob

Just checking in with you and if that cylinder is available as well as the pistons. Neil in NM has offered to machine new pistons (!) but It would be easier to have some NOS! I could also pass on the heavy duty cylinders to Dave in Austrailia if I can pull together the others.
Cheers,

Rob

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I have both piston sets, and the one NOS cylinder.

by Bo



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Great!

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That's very good news. Let me know how much and how you want payment - do you take visa or paypal? Regular post would be fine if you think you know what that would run.
Email address is here: [email protected]
Many thanks!
Rob


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A/C in a C-cab ?

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So, now that I'm planning to drop a stude v-8 into my venerable '50 2R-10, other wheels in my mind are starting to spin, and I began to think about creature comforts... such as air-conditioning...


With a V-8, my truck will certainly have enough HP to run a compressor...


Has anyone here installed A/C in their C-cab ?

Did you use a "kit" or develop your own set-up ?


I'm not planning to go crazy with mods, but air-conditioning is a big plus for me...


Thoughts ?

Frank McM.

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Vintage Air has

by Gs

developed and sells a kit.

http://www.vintageair.com/catalog11/pg40wc.pdf

There are a couple of them on E-bay right now.

Here's one.

E-bay Item # 121005228538





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Anybody have one installed in their C-cab?

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Pics ?


Frank McM.

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pictures already on talk page

by Randy Wilkin

Go to top of page and search Vintage air. You will find pictures and info.

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Thank you ! (n/m)

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Colo Springs STF dinner?

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I saw a posting a while back about this but didn't see anyone say who was organizing the dinner or if we were going to have one. So, I will ask. Don't we have a few members in the Springs or close by that will set up the dinner?
I am getting Toto ready to drive up there and will be sure I am there for Wed. nite's dinner. Just tell me where and when.
Scott

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Re: Colo Springs STF dinner?

by 2R5

I'm with you Scott ! Hope to see you there.

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Count me in!

by Mark57

There will be two more interested if (when) it happens. happy.gif

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STF SDC Dinner

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I asked about it a few weeks ago. Only had responses from Bob (again) and Peter. I knew it would come up again. Thanks Scott and Toto.

One of our chapter members retired to Colorado Springs five years ago and is very involved with planning for the show. He wouldn't have time to plan the dinner but he might have suggestions for places we could check into for the Wednesday evening or even other chapter members that might have suggestions. We just need to figure out how many and how big a room we need.

I know Peter and Judy are interested. We could probably plan it all on the web now that Frank has his email up an running again. It would be similar to what folks have done for York meets in the past.

I'm assuming there will be quite a few STFer's attending a Wednesday gathering and get together for a photo by Toto on Thursday since Scott is driving up. (Sandy and I are coming from Minnesota in brand x.)

Dean

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STF Dinner...

by Frank Drumheller

Come on gang, surely there's someone who is willing to do the necessary work to host the 2013 Dinner in Colorado Springs. There has been a chain of International Meet dinners since the first one in Omaha, NB in 2006. This year should see the 8th Annual International STF Dinner.

I would volunteer if I were able to make the trip, but that won't happen this year. If you're in that general area, please consider stepping up and consider offering to be the host. Please!
Thanks, Frank

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Re: Colo Springs STF dinner?

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I was in Colorado Springs last week. Went to dinner with a Heinkel scooter friend and his family in Manitou Springs which is a very quaint little village just southwest of Garden of the Gods. We ate at Adam's Mountain Cafe. Food was excellent and prices reasonable:

http://www.adamsmountaincafe.com/

Street parking may be an little tight in Manitou Springs. Group coordinator at the restaurant may have some parking suggestions or maybe even willing to pull a permit to reserve street parking out front of the restaurant for Studebakers.

Wish I could join you guys, but I don't think another trip from California to Colorado is in the cards...

Regards-HW

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M16 Brake Drum Casting #'s

by Rob

Here's another question: I'm replacing some rear regular duty drums on our M16. PN is 673204 and parts book lists 82912 as the casting number. I've found what are apparently NOS drums but they have 83508 as the casting. I'm told that different manufacturers may use different casting numbers. Any experience here?

Many thanks,
Rob

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Bill Fowler / Solo Speed Shop New Navy Truck 4 x 4

by John Kruse

Bill has a junker 1960 Navy 4x4 1/2-ton, short box, 259V8, 22K originl miles pickup on they way to him. Kind of reminds me of Maynard the wrecker from the movie CARS - what a wreck! Just kiddin Bill;-)....check her out. Love this pickup!

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On her way home...

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Re: Bill Fowler / Solo Speed Shop New Navy Truck 4 x 4

by John Kruse

Let's try this again...

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GOOD JOB JOHNNY KRUSE! THANKS!

by Bill Fowler

Also thank you Michael Cenit For letting me buy it! Bill Fowler

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Let's see more Navy Trucks!!!

by John Kruse

Hey, it would be great to see more of the Navy trucks. So, post 'em up! Here's one more of Bill's playing in the snow.

photo West_Bloomfield-20121228-00101.jpg

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ANY STUDE 4 X 4 PICS POST THEM HERE!

by Bill Fowler!



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Did your truck come from the S.F. Bay Area ?

by Lee W.



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CA 4 x 4

by Bill Fowler

Hi! Truck was owned by Thomas Griffith San Matejo Ca He did the paint work!

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Original Top Gun Naval Base NV Then CA late 80s

by Bill Fowler



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Great looking truck!!!!!!!

by George o

The one I had years go had hubs on it which required a screwdriver to engage. There were two screw slots that turned to the lock or unlock position on each hub. Not the same as on any of the other 4x4's I have!

Enjoy your new truck

Take care

George o

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Hey George!

by Bill Fowler

Tks Truck won't be here til Thurs or Fri I will check that out I hope it has Slots! Bill

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Bill, according to ....

by Frank Drumheller

the copy of the production order you sent me, it indicates your truck was built with the front wheel drive hubs #1692983. I believe all 65 US Navy 4E7D-112-C2 pickups were built the same as required by the US Govt contract with Studebaker Corp. If I'm wrong on this, will someone please correct this. I've read at least three of the production orders on these trucks and they all say the same thing except for serial number, date of build and other minor bookkeeping data.

My one question, which is seeking an answer from anyone:
The production order calls for both a rear bumper (1693053) and pintle hook (1689031) at the rear. Your truck has no rear bumper. Would a pintle hook be mounted on a bumper? Could they co-exist on the same vehicle? There is no either/or statement on the production order. Just wondering.

Bill, it is a handsome truck. Wonder where that beautiful front bumper originated? Congratulations! Frank

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Mr Frank!

by Bill Fowler

Thank You! Mine has the Hook still installed & to have that on check it out no upper panel it was removed! I thing bumper hangs underneath hook low enough to use hook! I will figure this out when truck gets here & let you know! Front bumper original rechromed by Michael Cenit! Tks Bill

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Intended use?

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Frank, do we know what the Navy was intending to use those 4X4 trucks for? I keep thinking those super long hubs would have a short life on the boulder-strewn 4X4 trails we have around here.

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Intended use?

by Frank Drumheller

Rick; I have no idea why the US Navy ordered these 65 1/2 ton 4x4 trucks. To my knowledge, all of them were assigned stateside. Neither have I seen any evidence that any of these trucks were assigned to the US Marine Corps. Therefore, one has to surmise they were used at Naval Air Stations as motorized mules to tow aircraft on the field, to pull supply wagons or other material in servicing aircraft. The 4X4 feature probably was to handle all weather or emergency traction problems.

If anyone else has an idea or served in the US Navy in the 1960-1970 era, perhaps you could enlighten us. I've never read of any suggestion as to their intended use.

The US Navy got a good buy on these trucks. The government contract was let in 1959 for 1959 model year trucks. For some reason, the winning bid was accepted after the beginning of the new model year (1960) was under way. Studebaker Corp. submitted a bid and was declared the winner. Opps! Studebaker bid on 1959 models!

Studebaker had made a business decision, after submitting their bid, to not include a 1/2 ton 4X4 (model 5E7D) truck in it's 1960 model line. But they accepted the late award and built the 65 4E7D-12-C2 (1959 models) in the early spring of the 1960 production (model 5E7's) year. This meant the US Navy received 1960 built trucks for 1959 prices. I've never heard of an explanation as to why the US Navy was delayed in awarding the contract. I suppose the contract was still lucurative enough for the Corp. to built the trucks on the old design after-the-fact.

Interesting! Frank

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1960 1/2 tons were Champs, correct?

by MW

If so, then Studebaker just built a few extra of the older '59 C-cab model 1/2 ton trucks when they were already geared up for the Champs in the 1/2 ton range. Might even have been more interesting if they had built them as T-cabs instead of the C-cabs. Probably would have been easier and cheaper to have just done that at that point. But, maybe the specs. dictated they had to stick with the C-cabs for some technical reasons. But, they may have just built those trucks off the normal line sort of by hand anyway since they were 4x4's. I don't think I have ever seen anything suggesting Studebaker produced any T-cab 4x4's. Anybody else know anything on that?

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Wow!

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Fantastic looking truck! Are those front hubs original equipment?



Register your 2R truck at http://www.2rtruck.need-a-geek.com/ It's free!


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Yes Hubs Original!

by Bill Fowler!

Tks For info! Bill

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bumper

by 2R5

Bill , is that the bumper you got from me?

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Bumper!

by Bill Fowler

No Thats not the bumper I bought off you it is on my 3/4 ton White 59 I sold to Mark Minarik Out Of Glendale CA! I sold The 3/4 ton to buy the Red 1/2 ton SB Tks Bill



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Nice!!

by Dan Martin



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I'm and M guy but that

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4x4 is awesome!!!

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VERY NICE! Thanks for sharing.

by Brian Dahl



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WELCOME! LETS SEE SOME MORE 4 x 4 'S

by Bill Fowler



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I have a couple of 4x4 trucks but not the capability to post . No navy truck any longer!

by George o

Take care

George o

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One of George's trucks

by Gary Hearn

George has a couple of nice 4x4's but this is the only 1 I can find a picture of right now.

[linked image]

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NICE! TKS!

by Bill Fowler!



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One of George's former....

by Frank Drumheller

trucks is listed in the STUDEBAKER 4X4 TRUCK REGISTRY.

Model- 4E7D-112-C2
Serial #- E7D-12250
Engine #- 3E9128
Last reported owner- Robert Studebaker of NC in 2005
Condition- restored to original USN color, signage and equipment


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Another of George O's 4X4's

by Mark H

I believe this truck also belongs to George??

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very nice Bill

by Randy Belgum



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Pictures of my 1962 7E-13D

by Gary Hearn

Bill,

Here are a couple of pictures of my 1962 7E-13D 1 ton truck with 9 foot rack body.

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Gary

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VERY COOL! TKS BILL

by Bill Fowler!



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weather

by vern

lucked out again in ks, 200 miles south, I think Chico Dave may be close to some of the storms

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Looks like OK got hit very, very badly.

by MW

Thoughts out to all the people that got hit hard by the weather there today. It looks to be extremely bad.

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Vern, I'm glad ...

by Frank Drumheller

your area made it through the day without damage, but your neighbors in OK are suffering. I hear a lot of children were killed or hurt. My very being hurts for them. Frank

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storm

by vern

reports from Oklahoma get worse by the hour.

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re storms

by Randy Belgum

we had 2 storms roll through are area last week. bad but nothing like OK, my heart goes out to them

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Saved these

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Folks i picked these parts up cheap from a place tat is getting ready to shut there parts shop down. They loved packards Studes Nash All kinds of stuff.

A lot of his stuff is going to scrap. If you saw the pictures of the green 51 c cab i put up its from his parts shop.

Not much to them and only part here for a truck is the one dash insert. it has the gold lettering and white gauges. A Type? Shame the glass is broke. But if you need one.. SOme one said the large insert is for a commander maybe ? Any way. Email if your looking.

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yes i know

by Derick

the Sky hawk is for a buick !

Before i get told off LOL

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Studebaker shop help

by Randy Belgum

My machine shed got destroyed in a wind event last week, i am now looking to replace it with a new building. I am looking at building a 30x40 metal building, anybody ever put one up? any recommendations on manufactures. Any insight would be appreciated

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THE BEST METAL BUILDING YOU CAN BUY

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I looked for ever & Finally Chosehttp://www.metallic.com/ Been up for 13yrs 40 X 100 & still looks new! Email if you need pics!

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Re: THE BEST METAL BUILDING YOU CAN BUY

by John Kruse

Dang, Bill. That's HUGE wink.gif

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Bill

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Thanks Bill i will check with them

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I worked on some of those projects.

by MW

Looking at their portfolio gallery, I worked on the architectural design teams for the Oxbow Market and Firefly projects. I never saw the Firefly project in person, but looked good in photos. The Oxbow project looks great in person. These are obviously on the higher end of design for metal buildings of course.

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Re: Studebaker shop help

by Jim Mackey

I built an arch type steel building (Steel Master). Comes in various widths and any length. These type will withstand very high winds.

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Re: Studebaker shop help

by Skip Lackie

If you have enough room and relatively flat ground, then one of the pre-cut buildings is the way to go. I had to fit my building(s) into tight spaces, so ended up having a local builder put together two buildings with pre-assembled wooden roof trusses, but usual stud, insulation and drywall inside, with steel outside. For storage of vehicles awaiting work or driven infrequently, 36'x36' will hold 8 cars or light trucks. My shop building is 52'x24', with three garage doors, and will hold 6 cars comfortably. I figured to allow 18' for vehicle length, and another 6' for work benches and shop equipment along the back wall. If you make the building less square and more rectangular, you can divide it in half and only heat the half where you actually have your shop.

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Re: Studebaker shop help

by Mark H

You might take a look at the General; we've used them twice and have been very happy with their service.

http://www.gensteel.com

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WOW

by Randy Belgum

lots of choices, thanks for everyone's input, After seeing Oklahoma yesterday my damage amounts to nothing.

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A little rough but

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I know some have been looking for one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Studebaker-Truck-1956-57-58-Transtar-rear-view-mirror-other-parts-/390598417440?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5af17adc20&vxp=mtr

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Not sure that's a correct mirror for an E series

by Lee W.



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Is not correct for E

by vern

ask Brian for picture of correct mirror

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looks like mine

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'57 Transtar 1/2 ton. right or wrong this is the one that came with mine. It is 5 inches wide.

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Here's what they look like....

by Lee W.

Not the best picture

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thats it 54 to 64 c cab

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The bad thing about these mirrors...

by Lee W.

...is that the white bracket is made out of some kind of plastic. Subject to deterioration by the elements.

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Hood spring source and prop rod question. M5

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Howdy,
I need a set of hood hinge springs and safety latch springs. Where can I get them. Stude international I think has them but the site is hard to use.

I also need to know what the prop rod is supposed to look like, go and store where. A length and a picture will help. I don't have one and I just got my hood and front clip mounted. I want to get the engine started this week.
Thanks
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me too

by Chris (M5)

I need springs also...
Glad you asked Ed

Also goes anyone know if the mounting brackets for the tailgate ever came in chrome (or do now) or are they just shiney stainless steel.??

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Re: me too

by Ed Owens

The ones I gt are coated steel I think. I got them from Stude intl. I was at a show this weekend looking at a dodge military truck. They have the same pivots. Maybe avalible cromed from a different manufacturer source!
Ed

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About extension springs

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Hi Ed, There's a good chance that a standard extension spring product out there will work well on the M series hood. Springs are selected by wire size, number of coils (or length), coil diameter and attachment style. The three websites below should provide a good starting point for your hunt. There are many others. Hope this helps.



http://www.springsfast.com/

http://www.hardwareproducts.com/order-online/browse-catalog/

http://www.centuryspring.com/catalogrequest.php

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springs

by vern

one reason for broken hinges on the M is to strong of a spring, it causes the hinge to bind. need just enough spring to hold back of hood down

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What about r springs

by Ed

What about using springs from a 2r, or maybe a hawke. I know some guys that might have a spare set of these laying around.
Or would these be stiffer or too short. I don't have any original springs do reference.
Ed

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I can take ictures and measurement

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of the prop rod if you like, Do you want me to?

Posted on May 20, 2013, 3:23 PM
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Here ya go

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The rod is 26.5" from the center line of the bend to the bottom of the resting flange. The rod from the bottom of the resting flange to the end is 0.75". The bend is 1.25" from end to the center line of the rod. Cotter pin hole is about 0.25" from the rod end. The rod diameter is 5/16".

When I got my truck it had a home made one installed. They bent a 5/16" rod, drilled the cotter pin hole and threaded the other end where they cinched a square nut on about an inch up...

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Ahh ha!

by Ed

I see now, I was confused because I didn't know where it attached to. Looks like I need to make that too!
Thanks a bunch for the pictures and measurements.
Ed

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I have extra prop rod

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Re: I have extra prop rod

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Vern, could you maybe post a pic or some drawing with the measuements of the rod? Maybe some of us without could make one up.Just a thought, thanks Tom.

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Re: I have extra prop rod

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Just say the post with the info, missed it earlier - thanks much!! going to try and make my own, thanks again!

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Question: can you swap HD M16 rear brake cylinders for regular ones?

by Rob

The heavy duty option had a 4" shoe and the regular a 3" Is the wheel cylinder itself the same dimension and with the same mounting? I have been unable to find replacements other than these HD versions. I know the drums are substantially different with this option.
I'm guessing that someone out there has tried this before.

Thanks
Rob

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You would have to change out the backing plates, or........

by Bo

modify the cyinder mounting holes. Just went through this with an M-16. I have one 666110 NOS cylinder left. I may have pistons, but will have to look?

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Yes Please look!

by Rob

Thanks Bo. I think with one cylinder and a couple pistons we could move forward with getting the rear end reassembled. One of our pistons is seized and we will have to destroy the piston to get it clear. Thanks also for the info on the issues on swapping.
R

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Piston removal

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My 48 M16 rear wheel cylinders were stuck fast! I found a bolt that would thread into the hole where the banjo bolt goes. I then drilled a hole through the center of the bolt and threaded that hole for a zerk fitting. With the bolt in place I pumped it full of grease and the hydraulic action forced the pistons out. The smaller ones came out first and I had to hold them with a c-clamp in order to get the bigger pistons out.
I ordered the S-388 brake rebuild kit and even though I have the HD brake setup it matched. The brakes are working perfectly. Neal


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Thanks Neil and will give this a shot

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Piston

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If your pistons are not salvageable, I would be happy to machine a new one if you have one I can copy. Neal

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Thats an idea...

by Rob

Neil, let me see what the next day or so brings in and if I'm still stuck without an answer maybe your machining would be a great solution.
Many thanks,

Rob

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Where did you find the new cylinders ?

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Hi Rob, where did you find the new rear wheel cylinders for the heavy duty brakes ? I have been searching online to find a pair of new items for my M17 which has the bigger brakes fitted as standard, cheers Dave.

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Send me your email, Dave

by Rob

If Bo is unable to find the replacement parts and I can't do the fix that Neil is suggesting then I may use the HD cylinders and change the backing plate over. I have only the one set but I will "refer" them to you if all goes well. It makes sense for the HD parts to go to your M17.

Cheers, Rob

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email

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Hi Rob, you can get me at [email protected] , cheers Dave

Posted on May 21, 2013, 5:51 AM
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I've got both pistons for the rears, and new rubber kits.

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plate missing damage done?

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Crawling under the motor looking for leaks and found that I have the front housing plate cover missing. Do not know if any damage has been done with the plate missing. It has been this way since I got the truck 2 years ago. Could there be damage done to flex plate or other stuff?

parts missing from parts book:
531319 plate housing cover (front)
G180078 screw to housing 5/16" -18x7/8"
G181004 bolt to housing 5/16" 24x1-1/8"
G120368 nut hex 5/16"-24
G120393 washer plain 5/16"
G120214 washer lock 5/16"

This is for a 259 with auto transmission. Plate goes to bottom of bell-housing. Pics here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doublepaddle/sets/72157633538007186/

Anyone have this plate with mounting hardware? I need it all.
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missing

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should not be any damage done, keeps out dust and some water, It should be same as car, I should have all from a car.

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Vern, how's the ...

by Frank Drumheller

weather in your part of Kansas? We're getting all kinds of reports of tornados in Kansas. Some of the photos are rather spectacular. Hope all is well on the Studebaker Ranch! Frank

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weather in Ks

by vern

had 1 1/2 in rain 70 mph wind for 10 min, no tornadoes close by, big hail in wichita, grandson and son had cars badly damaged at about 4 this after noon, I just have a few branches to pickup, was at car show with T bird 10 mi south of my place, started to look bad, called the show early and left.

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Vern, glad all...

by Frank Drumheller

is OK at your place, sorry to hear about your boys' damages from the hail. That sucks. Frank

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weather

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we are a lot better off than 200 miles south in Oklahoma

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Be careful out there!

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Best, Bish

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let me know....

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What you have. Do you still have my mailing info?

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Who says you can't have fun in the rain?

by Brian Dahl

Today, I had plenty of fun driving Old Girl some 50 odd miles ( one way) to meet up with Frank Drumheller, John Weinrich, Jim Beadle, Dan Martin and Eric Branch & Family at the second annual Studebaker Truck Farmers Spring Meet, at the Timbers Restruant in Ladysmith, VA. Most of the trip up there, and back home was in the rain, and I got to thank Ted Jensen for the wonderful rebuild on my wipers! They worked GREAT!
Jim was there with his '53 and John with his '48 and Dan, with his STUDEBAKER TRUCKS shirt on! happy.gif. Due to the weather, I was thinking of driving the car, but, good thing I drove Old Girl---I never would have heard the end of it! sad.gif. Shortly after I arrived, Mr. Studebaker himself (pulled in). Frank brought along a big briefcase of literature to look at (Thanks Frank!). We had just sat down, when Eric and his lovely family arrived. Jim, Eric, Dan and Frank brought photos of their trucks which were passed around.
We had a wonderful meal, and had a great time. I for one will be looking forward to our next event together.
It was then time to say goodby, and head South. Rained all the way home, but definately did not wash away the memories of on GREAT meet today! happy.gif
Pictures were taken. They will be posted later. Wished you all could have been there.
Brian

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Yeah MW, & none of us melted!!

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Some Pictures

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http://studem15a-20.blogspot.com/2013/05/2nd-annual-spring-meetup-in-ladysmith.html

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Added video of Old Girl at the end

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Just goes to prove I did make it to Ladysmith

by Brian Dahl

in Old Girl! happy.gif Wet ride home, but lots of fun with everyone there!
Brian

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Thanks for posting the pictures John

by Jim Beadle

I had a lot of fun (even with a 100 miles of rain and wet roads and a wrong turn detour of about 20 miles) Also enjoyed meeting the Branch Family and seeing the pictures of their (HER) truck. Dan I will send you pictures soon.


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Thanks for the pics/video !

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More Pictures from Brian

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http://studem15a-20.blogspot.com/2013/05/more-ladysmith-pictures-from-brian.html

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Thanks for posting John. !

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Looks like a good crew showed up.

by MW

Not a bad collection of trucks either. happy.gif Looks like it was a fun trip despite the wet weather.

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Lady smith meet up

by Eric Branch

It was great to see you guys again and also meeting Dan and Jim. Jim really nice truck, I love seeing what they should look like and gives me a lot of ideas for our truck, oh yeah Kim's truck.

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another 49 road ready

by andy caramihalis

Just posted a pic of my 49 2R10 on the truck geek thing. (The yellow one) Been about a 7 year project, finally ready for the road. Many thanks to all that have helped along the way. Vern,Chuck and all the rest

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Re:another 49 road ready

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Sharp looking truck, Andy. Enjoy your Studebakering!


Register your 2R truck at http://www.2rtruck.need-a-geek.com/ It's free!



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brake handle by JunkYarddog

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brake handlebar JunkYarddog

I need the old style floor brake handle for the emergency brake for a band brake on the back of a tranny

the tranny I'm getting the parts off of is off a 53 R series 4 speed everything is there but the handle my son was going to try to use it and it has since disappeared all I need is the handle I have the band and drum and everything else. I'm in Belfair wa.

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brake

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how many do you want, I have a few.

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ONE WOULD BE GREAT

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ONE WOULD BE GREAT, [email protected] 360-275-5333

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My new e-mail address...

by Frank Drumheller

my son and I have worked for some time this evening trying to get me set up with e-mail. I lost it several weeks ago by hitting a wrong key and then forgetting my password. I kept trying until they cut me off saying someone was using too many passwords and or I was being scammed or someone had hijacked my account. My bad.

New e-mail address

[email protected]


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Are you sure?

by Gary Hearn

Frank,

Is it really "[email protected]" or should it be M16 to match your fire truck?


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Thanks, Gary, for calling...

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my hand again. I didn't read my son's coding correctly (he sat everything up with my new account). He set up my account with lower case letters, so my new e-mail address is:

[email protected]

I appreciate your hawk eye!! Frank

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Hey Frank Your email doesnt work!

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I just sent you info on 4 x 4 s for registery & got it returned!

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Hey Frank Didn't read far enough I have a new 4 x 4

by Bill Fowler / Solo Speed Shop

Let me know you got my new info on Navy Truck Purchase! Tks Bill Fowler

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How about a few photos. Is it one that has been on registry before?

by George o

Take care

George o

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Navy 4 x 4 1/2 Ton SB

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Hey!
Yes it is in registry under Michael Cenit! Truck came from Top Gun Naval Base NV Funny I pulled a 55 Chevy Gasser out of Mina NV & car was raced at Top Gun Raceway This is a 1/2 ton SB 1960 Navy so same body as a 59 It has 22K Orig miles 259 V8 & weird no manual hubs so if anybody have info on hubs I would like to have it! Being Navy it was gray & back early 90s was bought by a man In N. CA he painted it Stude Red & did a super job on paint interior & detail! He sold to Michael 07/11 & Michael said he didn't do anything to drive train! It leaked oil so he spent a year changing all seals & brgs in Transfer case frt end Etc. This is one nice truck & lucky to own it! My problem is I don't have Photo Bucket to list pics George can you email me & put pics on site? Tks Bill

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Look forward to some photos!

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Take care
George o

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GEORGE PHOTOS BELOW J KRUSE POSTED TKS!

by Bill Fowler!



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Frank, just sent you an email to test your new address.

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ATTN: Bill Fowler, Brian Dahl, Peter Sauer & Al Freese,

by

I received your messages with many thanks. I have not yet learned how to send e-mail via this new system. It's so completely different than what I have used for the past dozen years.

I'll figure it out sooner or later. I really am technically challenged- I process on what I remember from my senior Typing 1 class of 1953!!! I will respond to each of you when I figure out this new program that my son dumped on me.

New e-mail address again- [email protected]


Frank

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Email

by Eric Branch

Frank, it was great to see you again yesterday. We really enjoyed ourselves and are so glad we found you guys,not only as truck nuts, but as new friends! Your knowledge of Studebakers is awesome, thanks for passing on some of the history to us newbees and cant wait to see and learn more the next time. My email [email protected] and Kim's is [email protected]

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AACA meet at Carlise, PA

by Gary Price

Is anyone going to Carlisle on 6/1?

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Carlisle

by Jerry Kurtz

Plan on being there but no truck this year. Taking my 37 state president cp hopefully for a first senior. Yesterday the starter took a crap but should be fixed by then. Look me up. Jerry Kurtz

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Re: Carlisle

by Gary

Do you know your class number? My truck is nowhere near being on the road. I will be taking my 67 barracuda convertible. This will be my first time to attend an AACA meet. My class is 27G.

Have you ever gone thru the judging? Any good hints for a first timer?

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AACA judging

by Jerry Kurtz

Have had several vehicles judged including a Grand National and a National adward winner. They don't nit-pick the cars to death like SDC does,just make your car is as clean and presentable as possible. Bring documentation,they sometimes ask. My Wig Wag light drives them nuts. Relax and enjoy the day,look at it as a learning experience. For me the most enjoyable part is the entrance parade at Hershey,not sure what they will do at Carlisle. Jerry Kurtz

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Ladysmith Meetup Weather

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I'm planning on going and if the weather gets ugly then I'll probably pull over and sit it out or trug on.

It's been my experience that weather report are usually worse than they turn out to be. That said, when the probability is 40% or over there will be rain (as in this report)... My fingers are crossed that the rain will be light and on/off.

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One way or another I'll be there........

by Brian Dahl

Just might not be driving Old Girl! Have to look in the morning and make a decision which vehicle to take. Fingers crossed! happy.gif
Brian

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Lunch

by Eric Branch

We will be there, kids have soccer games at 8:30 and 10:00, plan to head north after that.

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You guys back east can drive in a bit of rain?

by MW

I thought you were tougher than that? happy.gif I can understand us weak CA guys who aren't use to as much of it. But even I don't baulk much over some rain here or there. I do have electric wipers on my truck though and that helps a little.

Either way, keep it safe and enjoy.

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One of the first things I did

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was to replace the non-functional vacuum wipers with electric ones on my M15. They work but under a heavy rain they would be useless. In that instance which only would last up to 15 minutes, I could pull over. I've actually had to pull over in a modern car before under heavy rain. Other than that there would no reason for not driving the truck in the rain.

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Ladysmith....

by Frank Drumheller

I'll see you guys around noon. Will not be driving a Studebaker, but will bring some goodies for you guys to look through (showroom literature, dealer data books, my M16-52 photo album). See you then. Frank

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Sweet!

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Slight Improvement

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Sharp looking truck on e-bay

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1955-Studebaker-1-5-Ton-Flat-Bed-Dumptruck-/200925290514?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2ec814a012#v4-42

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THis truck has been for sale

by Peter

for a while now.
Peter

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basic truck nice price

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'59 ? basic pickup nice shape, nice price if looking for one.
1959 Studebaker Pickup
http://cars.trovit.com/index.php/cod.frame/url.http%253A%252F%252Fclassiccars.com%252Flisting%252F414487.html/id_ad.12u1r1kTr8j/what_d.studebaker%20truck/pop.0

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Re:basic truck nice price

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Strange VIN???????? Looks like a nice truck.



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Not a '59....

by Frank Drumheller

but a 2R5,49-53. Frank

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Frank, are you sure? It looks like a 59 "Scotty".

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Bo, you are correct...

by Frank Drumheller

I got blinded by that chrome front bumper!! Jumped to conclusions. Thanks for calling me on this one. I'm waiting for the Studebaker Corp. whip! Frank

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You sure?

by Lee W.

Looks like '59 Scotsman to me

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Map Light

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I have the map light, with the original frayed wiring of which there is not much left. My '51 is also now running a 12volt system. Can I get a replacement socket that bolts in place? Do I solder wire to the original socket? Do I make a parts store 12volt light socket work in the dash of my truck?

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I see some options...

by Bish

1. If the wire itself is ok, use heat shrink wrap on the existing wire to replace the woven coating. 2. Solder new wire onto the existing socket. 3. Replace the unit. Remember, the socket does not care about voltage, use a 12V bulb.

HTH

Bish

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Re: Map Light

by Jim Mackey

You can buy replacement socket contacts, single or double at most automotive stores.

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NAPA is a good source for the replacements

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Thanks

by Taber

Thanks for the help.

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Stude V-8 into '50 2R-10 : front springs ?

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Things are poking along with my resurrection project on a '50 2R-10 3/4 ton.

This winter I plan to replace the Econo-Wheezer with a 259 V-8 + T-85 3-sp/OD, all from a '62 Champ. PU.

Out of the blue last night, as I was waiting to fall asleep, I suddenly wondered if I will need to beef-up the stock springs in front... ?

I do not know if the V-8 engine / tranny combo is heavier than the Econo-Wheezer + 3-sp. stick ?

Your thoughts ?

Frank McM.



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frt springs

by vern

2R11 had an extra leaf that 2R10 did not, I think 2R11 is same as V8, adding extra leaf should be all you need

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front springs

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After putting the motor and trans into the truck I stood it on its wheels to check the trucks "attitude." It was down at the front considerably. I took both spring sets to the local spring shop and asked for an additional leaf and that the bundle height be increased by the 3" I felt I needed.

I got them back cleaned up and just as I had asked. When installed the height was just right. I took it for its first run just recently and it rode fine (that is like a truck.) Cost for the works $80. (they had earlier done the same for the rear set, removing two leafs back there)

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self chroming - anyone done it

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HI gang...
Someone posted here previously about a process where you put on a silver / chrome plating.
It was a good link, and led me to a thread on H.A.M.B.
I been reading it and it's now up to 52 pages long.
I'm probably going to give this a try,.. was just curious if any of you may have tried this, or maybe could point me to someone you know who has.
I'd like just a tad more info before jumping into this.

Write here or email either one.

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It was me.

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I posted the link and get updates to my e-mail. Sort of lost tract of it and have not been following closely. Hope someone does try it and pass the knowledge around. Let us know if you try.

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OK thinking about doing it

by Chris (M5)

Yeah I was looking at giving it a while.
The package I am looking at does something like 100 sq ft.
That's a lot of chroming IMO.
It cost about $250
Of course I called and talked to a business about chroming the hinges and they said about $100 each...
So for $50 more, I can chrome a ton of stuff.

Only thing that confused me is that the place that sells the stuff says you have to use a base coat to start, and you much have a top coat when you finish.
Problem is they sell neither...??

So I'm trying to find someone who has done this before I invest the money.

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Plating is easy

by Lon Miller

I suggest you contact Caswell; they are the home/hobby plating folks. Have bought from them for years. www.caswellplating.com. The first consideration is that you will probably want more than just a chrome tank set-up. Check them out and see what you think. I do nickle, copper, 'copy' cad and chrome. All in my basement [not married]. I have 3 gallon tanks [the nickle is 6 gallons] so I can do only parts of a limited size. The solutions last for years and years unless you do a lot of stuff. Mostly I plate motorcycle parts.

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your e-mail address?

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Would like to send you an E-mail. Need your address. Or Send me one.
[email protected]
Thanks
Dave

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your experiences?

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HI.
I checked out the site.. got some info
I've always found the best non-biased info comes from someone who uses it and has been successful with it.
What all can you tell me about it (email me if it's too much to put here)
I am interested in the cost, ease of use, results for a novice, learning curve, etc.

Right now I am just looking for a way I can get a quality chrome look without having to take it someplace where it cost me $75 per piece.
I'm looking at probably doing my
hood hinges;
plate the hood latch locks into;
brake calipers (questions of heat here)
upper and lower A-Arms;
coil springs; and sway bar.

I can't think of anything I'd use any other type metal I'd use (nickle, copper, etc)
Do you think you might have a 'ball park' figure as to the very cheapest I might be able to do what I am wanting..??

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My experiance

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-Have had my nickle,copper,chrome,copy can tanks so long that I can't really say anything about current prices.

You will need copper and nickle if you wish to do 1st class work. Contrary to popular belief it is the undercoating of nickle that protects the base metal. Chrome plate is highly porous! Yes, almost all base metals can be plated with chrome without anything under it...it will degrade rapidly. Steel will quickly develop rust spots.

Copper is necessary if any pits and scratches are to be filled. You can put plate it on thick and then work it down until the surface is perfect and then chrome it. Sanding and buffing and tools of that nature are necessary to prepare the surface. The only way it will pay off is in the long run. One project [or maybe two] and you'd be better off to have the work done. The power supply: Nickle takes about 1/20 amp per sq. inch of surface. Chrome takes about 1 amp per sq. inch. That is a pretty big DC variable power supply if a guy needs even 50 sq. inches of chrome.

As I said before; I've had my plating system for years and with a LOT of parts done for my projects and for friends it really has paid-off. You mention coil springs and sway bars. My tanks are about 3 gallons in 5 gallon plastic buckets. The nickle tank is closer to 6 gallons in a rectangular tub. I cannot plate big items but do a lot of small items like nuts and bolts, brackets and etc.. The 'copy cad' tank is used a lot to restore old zink and cad plated parts. The big advantage [for me] is that it is more than a hundred mile round trip to the nearest plate shop. And I don't have to wait; I can do the work today and assemble that Norton fender bracket tomorrow.

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well then

by Chris (M5)

I only have the few parts to do that I listed
It sounds like by the time I buy the items needed, I can hire it done a lot easier (and cheaper)

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Re: well then

by Lon Miller

That is true. It is an investment to get started. Sure, like a lot of other things there are folks that offer spectacular results with almost no investment and perfect results. But it is BS. A guy can gold and silver plate small things with a 9 volt smoke alarm battery. But chrome will require a lot of current and it will be nice [almost necessary] to have some specialized sanding / surface prep. / polishing equipment. I have saved hundreds and hundreds over the years doing my own motorcycle stuff. Nickle plating pistols is a very rewarding activity and also I do work for a couple of custom knife makers. There are a lot of parts on a car that are 'cad' plated. Almost none are polished. That hood latch, door strikers, relay cover, original nuts and screws and etc. can be made to look like new and all that is needed is one tank. That would be a good place to start.

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How much?

by Chris (M5)

How much did you say it cost the items it took you to get started..??

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oh... and how

by Chris (M5)

how would a person go about fixing up a pot metal piece (Hood ornament, and emblem)
How do you get out the pits, and also how do you get down into those little grooves


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Re: oh... and how

by lon miller

First the pot metal part must be stripped...in a reverse electrolysis tank. Then the pits evaluated....if there is major damage [deep rotten places]then gas welding on some special rod will be necessary. If just pits the item can be built up with copper and dressed down until the surface is correct. Of course you can't sand off the feathers on a 35 Chevrolet Master hood ornament so some skill and time is often necessary. Mostly time. Then the item is chromed [or nickle plated].

It has been a long time since I put together my hobby set-up so I am guessing that about $1500 was spent. That included the tank heaters [usually used for aquariums] the air blubbers, the various plating chemicals and metal plates and a number of other items like thermometers, time clock and plastic tanks. The variable output DC power supply I was lucky to acquire for free but it is only 25 amps max [can plate approx. 25 square inches of chrome] so a 12 volt car battery and a medium sized charger is used for bigger objects. But is no as handy to use because there is some fooling around necessary to get the current right when using a battery set-up. Too much or not enough current will screw things up. My 25 amp variable output power supply is more than enough for the copper and nickle using my tanks. Then there is the grinding, sanding, and polishing equipment. I believe a guy can get by with some simple machines [I did when I started and only acquired the more expensive stuff as time went on]. Again, I will not be without my plating equipment. It is rewarding and fun to do ones own parts. A chromed front axle for a Model B? No way. But all the smaller stuff [that can run into big bucks to have done] makes it all worth while. And I do it that same day and put the part on tomorrow.

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thanks

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Frank, in case you're interested.....

by Lee W.

The auction site has some additional photos of the 1938 Studebker ambulance. It's a slide show.

http://www.luckyoldcar.com/2013-truck-auction/1938-studebaker-ambulance/

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No reserve. Should be interesting.

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sent e-mail to them

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I sent an E-mail asking all those questions Wednesday. Never heard back from them. Now all my questions are answered here on the site. I guess it was better to let everyone know the answers.

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ambulance

by vern

chassis looks heavy enough to haul an elephant

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K15 Ambulance...

by Frank Drumheller

Lee W. thanks for posting this additional information on this vehicle. So it is on a 1 1/2 ton K15 chassis. The explantion given that it was an altered 'bread van' for a movie explains a lot and removes some of the original impressions from yours truly and others. I couldn't get around the idea that someone would build an ambulance on a 1 1/2 ton chassis at 12,000 lbs. GVW. The answer, that it was not originally built as an ambulance, erases the question.

I hope it finds a good home. Frank



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tornado, maybe

by Randy Belgum

well we had what they are calling a [wind event]not a tornado, but strong enough to flip my machine shed up side down and pull 15 trees out by the roots. Good news is no people or Studebakers hurt. But what a mess.

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brake pedal

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I have installed the Turner disk brake and dual master cylinder kits on my 2R5. Everything else is new also. The brakes bled out okay and they work well but there is a mile of pedal travel and the brakes don't engage until nearly at the bottom. They don't seem to pump up any.

Any suggestions?

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Adjustments at the rear wheel shoes and / or pedal

by Bish

There may be too much travel from shoe to drum. Your piston actuation at the master may be too short and have to be lengthened thru an adjustment or the rod itself is too short and needs to be replaced / fabricated.

Bish

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I don't know about

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your Turner system but I had the same problem with my M15. It turns out that the brake shoes need to be adjusted regularly. If the shoes have a good bit of gap between the shoe and the drum the master cylinder has to provide the volume of brake fluid to move the shoes to contact the drums. If the shoes are adjusted closer to the drums then there will be less volume of brake fluid needed, thus less pedal movement. On my system it is important to get the brakes shoe heel and toe adjusted properly. Not just to provide even wear but to provide even braking power from right to left side so that the brakes don't pull to either side. I would think that their instructions would cover any adjustments needed. Is there a way to adjust the shoe (pad) to drum (disc) spacing?

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Brake pedal problem solving

by GS

did you install a residual valve? Your problem may be i the fact that your not holding minamal pressure in the flow lines. Here's a proper brake layout sheet, From MBM brake.

http://mbmbrakeboosters.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=8&Itemid=16

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Residual valve

by Bish

Don't they recommend removing the residual valve if the master is frame mounted under the floor? I thought it would lock up the brakes.
Bish

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Read the whole example i posted. If you

by GS

scroll down, it address's all the setups. with diagrams. MBM brake is one of the premier after market brake suppliers in the U.S.


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I never claimed to be an expert, but...

by Bish

The diagrams show additional valves added. I was talking about the ones usually installed in the master by the factory. So when you use a master intended for a firewall mount on the frame, the valves should be removed or changed to a different pressure. The diagram supports this.

Bish

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Residual Valve

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There are residual valves for both front and rear. They came in the Turner Package and are intended for frame mounted MC.

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M16 Rear Brake drums and wheel cylinders needed.

by Rob

Does anybody have some solid drums PN 673204 or the cylinders PN's 666109 and 666110

Thanks

Rob

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Drums are the easy part I'm thinking.

by Lon Miller

Have low mileage M16 but none of the rear wheel cylinders were without pits. Nor were there any useable cylinders on another parts truck I was given. Looked for a couple of weeks at every sourse I could think of to get replacements...no luck. Seems that is a fact of life with an M 15, 16, 17. So I switched to DOT 5 fluid [silicon] and bead blasted the bores, filled the pits with J&B weld and then honed. Silicon fluid will not attack the J&B like DOT 3 or 4 will. One of my friends is on his twelfth year with a repair like that [on a 66 Vette].

In my opinion sleeving with stainless steel is a worse option as there are far too many reports of failure. Brass is, it seems, more reliable but you will have a bit of money in it before you're done. Contrary to popular notion the J&B/silicon thing is common.

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I'm seeing some things are easier to find...

by Rob

With the cylinders we will try and get the frozen pistons out and then hone the insides. If there were replacement pistons available that would help and we would not worry about damaging them in removing them. I'm poking around for the drums in the hope of a set that have some life left in them. We'll see!

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I.D. this truck. Is it a Studebaker?

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http://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=12542

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I think it's a White

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Looks like a 1938-44 White cab-over, not a Studebaker.

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Gary, you're...

by Frank Drumheller

spot on! I've never seen one in the flesh, just advertisements. Frank

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Roger, mounts

by vern

motor mounts on 42 M 5 look just like the ones on the 47 and R types in the yard, not like you have

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42 mounts

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Thanks Vern for the message. Any luck finding a carburetor drain? Thanks again.

Roger

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all I had was the Tee

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As many of you...

by Frank Drumheller

can now observe, I have my PC back in operation. Unfortunately, due to my own ineptness with modern technology, I have no e-mail service. I tried restoring it, but I used the wrong password and the more I tried to correct it, the worse things became. All the responses I get now tell me I'm a scammer or that someone has tried to lift my account. We'll get 'er done as soon as my son gets here to straighten out my account and ME. Frank

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Thanks for being You Frank !

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So you are the one posting all this spam stuff at the end of every month!

by MW

Just kidding you Frank. happy.gif Best of luck getting fully back up to 2013 asap.

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I'm....

by Frank Drumheller

LOL!

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MW, I'm...

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LOL! Frank

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Frank - reminder

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http://www.network54.com/Forum/23885/message/1368227641/STF+Ladysmith+Meetup+Reminder+-+one+week+out

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Studebaker M5 1947

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Hello, i`m from Portugal, I`ve a Studebaker M5 1947, can you help me in indicate where I can by parts or if you know ho make export to Portugal?
And I`ve some references that I can find any where 244426.

Many thanks,



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just one supplier

by mark thompson

http://www.studebaker-intl.com/

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i mean just one of many suppliers

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Parts sources

by Skip Lackie

Here are some links to parts suppliers. Most of the larger ones will export parts, but you will have to pay the shipping cost.

http://www.studebakervendors.com/

Here is a brief history of Studebaker trucks. The M series in discussed in chapters 5 and 7.

http://www.studebakerdriversclub.com/StudebakerTruckHistory.asp

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OD Trans X-Member 2R11

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Vern/all-
I put the OD trans in my 53 2R11 and it works great -Thanks to Vern!
I have a question tho- is there supposed to be a frame crossmember supporting the trans for this setup?

Thanks all,
dan

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cross member

by vern

the trany just hangs out in the wide open, no tail support

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That response could easily be taken out of context.

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you could be rite

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Just hangs ok...what about....

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...the truck being a little "jerky" while engaging clutch to begin moving fwd?...I suppose it's time for a clutch and a flywheel turn?

Am I wasting time in considering building a frame crossmember for this one?

And lastly for Vern- would you have a drivers window regulator? Mine's TIRED.

Thanks!

dan


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clutch

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clutch chatter is caused by a few thing, oil on the disc, cushion gone in between the facings, and worn surface on fly wheel and presure plate, or bad motor mounts. I have regulators

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cross member

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no need for cross member went 60 years with out

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This is what it is all about

by Zane

This old Zip van was my Dads and I was able to talk him into selling it before he passed away. This thing was hideous to me, and I did not want anything to do with it really. My dad has a lot of nicer and rarer vehicles that deserved attention before this poor old thing.

A friend of mine heard about it and really wanted it. So, dad sold it really cheap to him. My friend Russ who is in his 70's took off like a shot on this thing and you see the results.

I would rather get rid of something and see it restored than have it sit around for years waiting for me.

The hubcaps came from someone here on STT. Thank you! He was able finish off his restoration!

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Zane thank you for sharing your story and

by Peter

the Pictures of before and after it was worth it to me to see this fine old truck look this good.
Peter

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My only regret....

by Frank Drumheller

is that Larry did not have time to see the result in this life and maybe have had time to drive it down the road. I'm sure he has a different perspective of it now. Frank

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Awesome Zane - good decision....

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It's stories like this

by GS

that should be in Turning Wheels. What an awesome turn around for such
a rare item. Kudo's to all involved.



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Man, that turned out nice!

by MW

Thanks sharing.

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Re: This is what it is all about

by Jim Mackey

Great story, it is what it is all about.

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See What A Lil Ajax Will Do!

by Bill Fowler

Very Cool Tks For sharing! Bill

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Re: This is what it is all about

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Looks like it's up to delivering my next issue of TW!

by Brian Dahl

Thanks for sharing Zane.
Brian

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Zip Van

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Zane shame on you. Zip Vans were real working Studebaker truck! I have been looking a zip van for several years. I have two plans to do with it. one is to make a ice-cream truck. and drive it around town selling ice-cream to the kids. As a kid I couldn't wait for the sound of the Ice-cream truck to drive by the house after we got off from school. this to do after I retire for spending money.
The second is to restore like you friend did and give to me sister. she has a mail route she does in Fredericksburg Va. I would be cool for her to deliver the mail in a zip van instead of her car!



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Re: Zip Van

by Zane

Hey I did the right thing by getting it to someone who really appreciates it. Sorry but a mail truck is just not my cup of tea. I can barely get my wife to ride in my Hawk yet alone a rusty old mail truck. It has a good home now.

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Re: This is what it is all about

by kurt

That's awesome!

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rear wheel cylinder

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I have a new unopened Dorman W19238 (257119) rear brake wheel cylinder that supposedly fits 7E5 and 7E7 Champs but not mine. It undoubtedly fits many other vehicles. If you are interested in acquiring it email me.

Posted on May 15, 2013, 11:21 AM
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Re: rear wheel cylinder

by Skip Lackie

19238 fits many (I think all) years of drum-brake Larks.

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great!

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When I first bought my Champ 7E7 I was told it needed a wheel cylinder on the left rear. So I bought one from a supplier in the US (I live in Canada). Then after I got more into the project I decided a complete brake replacement/rebuild would be in order so the Dorman cylinder sat on the shelf for months. When it came time to finish the brake job I took it off the shelf and realized it is the wrong cylinder. It has mounting holes at the same level and has a smaller cylinder bore than the ones on my truck. Mine have a 1 1/8" bore and have mounting bolts diagonally opposite each other. Mine are Wagner Lockheed FD-9178's. I went to four different auto parts stores. Two had listings for my 7E7 but both were only for the Dorman I bought. The FD-9178's don't show up on anyone's computer. I ended up honing the original cylinders and buying NAPA # 36 kits. They are fine for the inner seals and springs but they come with the wrong end seals, FC-5901. My helpful friend Joe Valenta who runs the NAPA store in Kenora, ON went the extra mile and located four end seals in a place called Western Air Brake in Winnipeg, MB. I bought them, my cylinders are rebuilt and hopefully I honed them enough but not too much. We'll see. My parts book does not list cylinders with a 1 1/8" bore for the 7E7 so I figure I have some kind of odd ball rear end. My backing plates look just like the picture but my rear wheel cylinders don't match.

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Re: great!

by Skip Lackie

The Stude truck parts book shows that the 7E trucks had the same brakes as those used since the 1956 2E series. It was only the 63-64 8E Series that had the Lark brakes. Apparently the aftermarket parts books show the change taking place in the wrong year.

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Thanks Skip

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Good to know

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Lucky Collector Car Auction

by Peter

June 2/13 in Tacoma Washington to do with the Lemay Museum. There will be 100 trucks up for auction with 80 having NO RESERVE.
http://www.luckyoldcar.com or 207-467-6531
Peter

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Re: Lucky Collector Car Auction

by GS


It is a shame that this collection is being dismantled. Of all the car museums i have visited. I enjoyed this one the most, and always made it a point to visit it, when i was in the area.

Last info i read was they were only keeping a few hundred of the vehicles.


So many unique trucks going under the hammer. One can only hope that a lot of them avoids the scrapper. How many chain drive Mack crane carriers have you seen.




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I'll be there...

by Lee W.

...have tentative plans of attending the auction with my cousin. Mostly as an observer, but I suppose I should be prepared to bid,just in case something should come up. Registration requires posting a bond, having a letter of credit, etc.

Posted on May 15, 2013, 11:40 AM
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Studebaker Ambulance

by GS

How will you be able to resist?

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Let us know

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the price that this goes for. I love this thing and wish I had more funds.

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The ambulance?!!! Really?

by Lee W.

Well to each his own. I don't see what the appeal of that ambulance is, in fact, I think it is a bit homely. What do you think the top speed of that thing is? I could imagine bleeding to death before you got to the hospital. But I'll tell you what. If it has no reserve on it and the starting bid is fifty bucks, then I'll put a bid in.

Lee

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ambulance

by vern

you would bleed to death be for it got to you

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Especially if it has a Champ six

by Lee W.



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it is cute!

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It would make a nice overnight camper with a couple of upgrades. O.K. a few upgrades. You would be the only one at any campground for sure. Or there will never be another at any car show.

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overnite

by vern

if it has a champ 6, camp ground should be close to home

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Come on, guys...

by Frank Drumheller

Studebaker trucks did not have the Champ engine in 1938!! The engine wouldn't be the thing to make it slow- the spur gear transmission would! But it would be a one-of-a-kind, it would draw a crowd at a truck/car show. You'd probably never see another one so equipped. Possibly the only one in existence. The back end makes it so unique-it is not the typical bread truck box. Please stop the comments about a camper or a hot rod- go buy a bowtie. Frank

Posted on May 15, 2013, 9:34 PM
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Well, educate me.....

by Lee W.

.....what engine would this truck have? And all kidding aside, I will try to take as many photos I can and gather as much info on all the Studebaker trucks there.

Lee

Posted on May 15, 2013, 11:03 PM
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The truck for sale....

by Frank Drumheller

is listed as an ambulance body on an K15 Studebaker chassis. A K15 is listed in the Studebaker catalog as a 1 1/2 ton chassis with a standard Studebaker 225 ci. six cylinder engine. From the photos, I have a feeling this body is on a K10 one ton chassis. Either way, the same six cylinder engine propelled both down the road. This engine in 1938 produced 79 horsepower.

Looks can be deceiving, but this van looks as most 1 ton delivery (bread) vans of the era. The only major difference I observe is the rear hatch door which is more akin to ambulance doors of the era. The delivery vans had split side opening doors, so the back end of this vehicle is unique as well as being a Studebaker.

From a 21st Century viewpoint, it doesn't make sense Studebaker produced one ton rated trucks in the late 30's with the 225 six cylinder. Then with the introduction of the M15's in 1941, the only engine available was the 169 cubic inch Champion engine. Anyone having driven a 1 ton Studebaker truck from 1941 to 1950 knows from where I'm coming. I'm sure the bean counters and sales staff had their reasons for such a vehicle.

Anyway, this is a very unique Studebaker, perhaps a one-of-a-kind here in 2013. I would love to know the history of this vehicle, who conceived it, ordered it, and to what specific use it was intended in the emergency or medical field. Studebaker car chassis were used by a number of ambulance/funeral car builders in the 20's and 30's. This is the first 'truck based' ambulance on a Studebaker chassis in the post WWI and prior to WWII eras that I'm come across. I would like to hear what others have experienced with Studebaker truck-based ambulances

Thanks for your interest, Lee, in this very unique vehicle. It may be a one-of-a-kind.

Let us know what you find out. Wish I could be there. Frank

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side doors are a bit gamely

by MW

I kind of like it even though only the chassis is really Studebaker in origin. Might be more interesting if it at least had the front nose or even just a Studebaker grill. But it is still a cool looking little truck. The super square side door doesn't really seem to stand up to the rest of the truck. Messes up the flow of the body lines. Almost looks like they just used what they had laying around and slammed it on. Either that, or they gave the door job part to the fresh apprentice to figure out. The rest of the truck has some style. But the side door, not so much.

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Thanks for the info, Frank...

by Lee W.

..as I mentioned, my cousin and I will be attending the auction, and if conditions permit, we will try to gather as much information as we can and take pictures.

Lee

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Yep, who has has one

by GS

If you search back in the posts, someone is trying to restore one
that is in bad shape. I would think any Stude parts vendor would love to have it.

I know if i was closer, and attended the auction. I would probably end up
breaking my. No more vow. And would have the coolest looking rat rod van ever.



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I wonder if T will be there looking arond

by Peter

he lives in the London Bridge Area of Arizona, I have not heard from him for a very long time.
Peter

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owerners say they think it started out as bread truck

by mark thopson






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Current owners never tried to run it. It has been a display-only vehicle for some years. Believed to originally be a Studebaker Delivery Van (possibly a bread truck) and was painted as an ambulance later, possibly because it was repurposed for movies in California. Used in the 1992 Robin Williams movie, Toys.

height = 82, length = 16, width = 80

Size/type of drivetrain- motor, transmission 1938 Studebaker Flathead 4-speed

Not currently running. No mileage available. Some rust. Fairly minor work needed.

sold at No Reserve at this auction to the highest bidder.


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Rear bumper?

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http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/3791558724.html

For those searching for a rear bumper. Does this utility trailer have what you are after?

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bumper

by vern

that is pretty fair price, bumper, fenders , tail gate and 56 up bed.

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A better bumper deal

by GS



http://flagstaff.craigslist.org/grd/3742006996.html



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Really looks decent.....

by Lee W.

...for $350 I'd jump on it if it weren't in AZ. I've seen a lot worse looking for a lot more money. Even the tailgate looks nice!

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A Better Bumper Deal! Tks I Bought The One In AZ

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Tks For Listing I Bought The Bumper & Brackets from the one in Flagstaff AZ Very nice guy! Tks again Bill Fowler

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Good deal!

by Lee W.



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