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John

by Diesel Jay

I didn't get an email. Let me know what the plan is. battleborn63@hotmail.com thanks jay

Posted on Jul 6, 2009, 1:12 AM
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m series wanted

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in search of a m17 1946-1948 truck for a project.

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Re: m series wanted

by Dick Steinkamp

M17 is pretty tough to find. M16 is much more common and pretty much the same.

Where are you located? What price range?



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North Platte Nebraska

by Diesel Jay

I am hoping someone on here lives or knows someone who lives in North Platt. I have to pick up a 62 International Travelall on our trip to cedar rapids. The international is at a freinds house in northwest kansas and he is going to load it while im in iowa so i don't have to travel all the way to his house. Problem is he cant meet me on saturday to pick up my pickup and trailer. so i am looking for a place to park it untill he can come to nebraska and get it. If you guys can be of any help i would love it. if not we will just leave it at a motel i guess. Thanks Jay

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Chasing a Dream

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I've related the story here on more than one occasion about how I learned to drive at the wheel of my grand dad's '55 3/4T,V8 pu., and how I would dearly love to find an identical truck to add to my "fleet". Well, as they say, be careful what you wish for.
I've found the truck. It's one of those "gotta have it" deals. My only problem is that I need to cut loose one of my Champs to make room for the '55. I am offering up my 90% original 52,000 mile '63 Champ LWB 1/2T. It's loaded with options, including factory AC, 259V8, 4bbl with 3spd/OD, sliding back window, factory clock, etc., etc. This is one of those "irrepaceables. Runs and drives like they did in '63. I need $11K to swing the deal. I was offered considerably more for the Champ a few years back. I know, I know, the place where 2 fools met....but that's how I am if something isn't for sale.... money just doesn't talk. Now that this '55 has surfaced, I'm listening...LOL.
Pictures and details available if interested.
steve

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Arkie it is good to see that your back with us again.

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somone was looking for you to do with a 5 spd Tranny not long ago and no one could reach you. Whatever your problem was were all glad to have you back on line. I will be going through Texas sometime in Ocotber/November but I won't have the seat with me as to far to carry on truck I will be driving, when I do change the rear diff I will be able to haul utility trailer and then load it.
I here in Pilot Texas it is in the 105^F and were experiencing 90^F an up, up here and I can you I'm not enjoying it at all. Just to hot and to wet to enjoy but sitting in front of a fan does help. You guys are used to the heat but not me as I is as white as your going to find and afraid of the sun.
I did not get drive my truck as the fuel pump starting spewing gas all over, the noise in the steering wheel turned out to be the front spring bushings are gone so steel on steel and vibrating right up the steering wheel, new bushings on order from Chuck Collins, dual Master Cyl leaks like heck so looking for something that will work as this one sure does not stp the truck to well.
Haven't heard much from Lenny either lately, sounded like the two of you went on an extended fishing trip?
Peter

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New Process 5 spd Overdrive In a 58 Ford School Bus???

by 289stude

I have a contact that claims this is the same setup as a Stude. He is trying to sell me a 62' big Stude with a 289 and 5spd direct, and this Bus trans.

If its a NP540 will the Bell bolt to a Stude 289?

If not can I use the 5spd direct bell for the Overdrive?


Thanks John

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4th July Drive Your Studebaker Day

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[linked image]

Howdy, the first three pictures are ready for a look at the

http://www.studebakertruckfarmer.de/

Feel free to send more pictures to the mail adress above or mail them through this link "http://www.studebakertruckfarmer.de/php-bin/uploadfrm/ " and type Drive your Studebaker Day in the message field

Thank you
Frank from Germany


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ISOLATED

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The 4th I drove my Studie all day I live on a Penninsula so the only Studebaker I saw today on the road was my own.

Heres a kickerfor you..... I stopped at the local store down the road from me and dropped in and said Hi to a old freind of mine who had his 32 ford Duce coupe sitting outside full custom built chevy small block ect.Old school.

I came out of the store and a group of bikers were standing by my truck looking at it and ignoring the duce coupe ???? The Ford has been around since I was a kid riding my bike back then it was in primer with a flathead. now it has actual paint and is finished and looks good and their looking at my stock faded old paint job admireing it with their backs turned away from the duce. I'm sorry but I think I must be missing something here?
Its amazing it seems like every weekend I go out with it someone always comes up t me and wants to talk to me.

It's funny how Ive noticed how people act, I had a 1600 Yamaha crusier and people would come up to me and want to talk all the time. Then I had a Springer hard tail chopper full custom and I never had anyone ever seem to come up to me??? Of course my leathers are pretty old and all that maybe I was to real deal for them to want to speech to me It was weird I always thought it would draw people like a magnet and they'd all stay away of me. You know most H.D. riders today have new bikes and shiney new leathers maybe I scared them with my worn out leathers and Old School Bike I don't know?

Anyway I find it interesting how people act or fail to act at times.

Tomorrow the Chevelle gets it turn I be blowing out the cobwebs and cleaning her up 3 -4 hours polishing her and a half an hour to win.

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Studebaker pickup hulk

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I know where there are 3 Studebaker pickup hulks are located. Don't know year, but probably late 40's or early 50's. definitely hulks. Rusted but probably recoverable. They are in Garrison North Dakota, in a field. The owner of them will sell, but the price is unknown. If more information, email me and I will get the name and address. He is 92 years old and has about 50 or 60 hulks of various pickups and cars as well. I didn't get pictures...

Posted on Jul 4, 2009, 11:57 PM
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Re: Studebaker pickup hulk

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Hi Ed,

Could yo please email me the location and contact information? I wil; be driving right by Garrison today.

Thanks Tim

Posted on Jul 5, 2009, 9:06 AM
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Well.. Did U Drive Your Studey Today ?

by my4e40

I did.

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Yes I did!

by 46M15

I put about 80 miles on her today. She loved every bit of it. [linked image]
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Gotta love that truck!

by Bob Feaganes

Looks like a working truck should look.

Congrats on your ride.

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I drove the black & white 4x4!!!

by george o

No hurry but a great time!!!

Take Care

george o

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not drivable yet

by plym_46

But getting there. Maybe 1 week to start and run, still need to get the drveshaft modified, get the bed mounted and do the glass install.

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Re: Well.. Did U Drive Your Studey Today ?

by 2R5

We sure did , it was also my mothers 85th birthday so she came along as well ...she always likes a ride in the Studebaker .

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We Did Also

by studemaker

My wife and I celebrated Independence Day and our Anniversary also yesterday. Had a great day driving Mergatroid in our local hometown parade. [linked image] [linked image] [linked image]

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Way toi go ...

by Bob Feaganes

I still think you have an outstanding, good looking Studebaker truck. I'll add these pics to my Mergatroid file.

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Thanks Bob

by studemaker

Good to have you back with us! And I appreciate the kind words, Thanks!

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every day

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I drove mine, but then again, I drive it every day

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Re: every day

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I drive a Stude most every day also but yesterday I took the 37 President out.
It had not been out for a couple weeks. I thought it was the most deserving.Ther Champ truck got a rest.

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re: Drive Your Stude Day Video

by JeffR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfWPmrCtrF0

Just a short run....
Wanted to flog it 'Duke Boys' style on the sand road, but was afraid the camera mount wuld fly off
Fun day...101 degrees out... A/C blowin'.....
Jeff

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Re: re: Drive Your Stude Day Video

by 46M15

That was a great video. Perfect truck for it.

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Drive on IDYSD 4-2009

by Great Santinni

Did a short Cruz though town and then stopped so ol whats her name could take our picure. Her first ride in Ol Snort and oddly enough her first ride in a Studebaker. Kinda strange for an Iowa farm girl and truck stop waitress to admit. But at least she's cured now.

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Love the Stance!

by Randy Wilkin

Ilove the way your truck sets! Be careful about taking anyone a ride. I wanted my wife to drive my truck to Wilmimgton from home by herself to a car show taking place right after work ( i work in Wilmington)( about 23 miles), her reply was she had never driven it, so dummy me got it out and told her we were going for a drive, Thought a mile or so up and back would let her see how it drove,She drove 4 miles in to town, out route 50 about 5 miles , crossed to 138 About 3 miles , took 138 back to town and than came back home ( about 30 miles total) I think she likes driving it a little more than I hoped. I might get my truck taken away from me. Randy

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Looking for dual MC that will work on my

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1963 Champ PU as it sits on the firewall. I would like to know what brands you all may have used over the rears and if they worked well? The one I have now seems to want to leak from somewhere and we have tightened and checked it to no avail and the fluid still insists of comeing from somewhere.
I was ready to go on the drive today but had to cancel as it turns out my Fuel pump has also decided to start to leak like crazy so I reparked it and spent the afternoon ordering another one for our trip next weekend. Judy, Mark and Val went on the drive in her Hawk, while I stayed home and cooled off as man it is just to hot for me. They had 10 Studebakers on the drive and it went quite a ways and covered quite an area. From White Rock to Garry Point in Richmond then around UBC to Spanish Banks, from there to Joe Blow Glass Works where all had a good time and the draw was a success. Even If I did not go I managed to find 3 very good draw pizes for the group. LEDX2 Flashlights good for that Studebaker Emergency, A battery Charger and finally a 40oz Bottle of very good whiskey to drown your problems when the flashlight does not work while trying to fix your Studebaker on the side of the road.
Peter

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First "show"

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I drove Leroy to the fairgrounds today to see the other cars on display and they talked me into putting him in the line up. No trophies or prizes, just a display. Got some very nice comments from the crowd.
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The only other Studebaker was this Lark, which I'm including here because it's a Stude and because it's sitting on a lengthened '85 Bronco II chassis. So it's kind of a Studebaker truck. The owner says it's great off road. As the owner of an '85 Bronco II myself, I can say they are a great four wheeler.
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I hope everybody had a safe and fun 4th and got their Studebakers out for a drive today.


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Happy Independence Day on the 4th of JULY!

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To all my Studebaker family and friends, and to those serving in the Armed Services, who will always fight to keep us free.

I am so happy to be living in the Land Of The Free. I love the USA.

Regards,
Bob Feaganes

PS - Cherish every day, as none of us is guaranteed tomorrow (except tough old Studebaker folks)


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Troop support

by Great Santinni

Well said, i just wish that at least during this weekend, we could have our troops as the headliners instead of what's dominating the air now.

This is my country, too all who have and all who still serve. Thank you

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Are you ready to drive tomorrow?

by 46M15

Thought I'd take her out and make sure she's ready for "Drive your Studebaker Day"!

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Cool!

by Bob Feaganes

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Looking Good!

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Looks like you were ready! Took my m5 streetrod to a 4th car show, about 100 entries. A 57 Hawk ( beautiful from eastgate (cinnci,Ohio,) took best of show, and my m got best truck, not too bad a showing where only 2 Studebakers were present.

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Way to go, Randy!

by Anonymous

Congratulations on two studebakers taking top prize. I love your truck.

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Re: Way to go, Randy!

by 46M15

Sounds like a nice show. I think I put about 80 miles on my M15 today. Was a little warm today and got stuck for a bit with I think some vapor lock. But once it cooled down I was able to mosey back home. I didn't see any other Studebakers yet, not even in the parade!

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Here's how to assist in cooling your vapor lock down

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quicker. Carry an ice box with you and in the ice box a spray bottle with cold water. When you get your vapor lock spray the cold water on the fuel pump to cool it down and bob's your uncle you will start right up again. This has always worked for me when the Hawk was always having these little hiccups.
Peter

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Re: Here's how to assist in cooling your vapor lock down

by 46M15

I'll have to try that. This isn't the first time it's happened.

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Yes, I am the original anonymous ...

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And I wss here, too.

Thanks for sharing, Randy.

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On the soap box regarding "vapor Lock"

by plym_46

It is my condsidered opinion that Vapor Lock can not exist in and automotive fuel system in which the fuel pump is at aproximately the same level as the fuel tank.

We all know the Ford flathead 8's had fuel problems related to heat, but their fuel pumps were mounted high on the engine and higher than the fuel in even a full gas tank. And due to the limits of the specified carburetors were only developing 1.5 to 2 lbs of pressure. Another example of Ford's less that stellar engineering. But I digress.

fact: A bubble of air, or other gas can not block a fluid under pressure where the fluid under pressure is exiting to the atmosphere.

fact: Carburetors vent to the atmosphere.

Proof: Bleeding brake lines, visual reference open a beer or other carbonated beverage and watch the gas bubbles go to the atmoshpere.

Fact: fuel pumps are made to pump fluids not air, our pumps operate at 3 to 7
lbs per sq in of pressure which will easily push a bubble through a column of fluid.

Supposition: The condition most non ford people attribute to "Vapor Lock" is likely air entrapment in the fuel pump. The source of the air is likely a leak in the fuel line between the tank and the pump. Which asks the pump to pump air rather than the fluid it was designed to move. Or the residual gas in the pump is vaporizing (much more common with today's fuel formulas) and building a bubble on the inlet side of the diaphragm. Where the gas is not under pressure.

Fix: Find and repair any air leaks in the line. and/or Install a heat shield between the exhaust manifold and the pump.

Another hot start problem asociated with today,s fuel is perculation. The fuel in the float bowl absorbs the heat from the engine compartment, expands spills over into the manifold. Then the float drops, residual pressure from the pump refills the float bowl, and the cycle repeats, flodding the engine. Check for raw fuel around the throttle plate pivot to attest to this problem. If so when hot starting, treat the engine as flooded and do not pump the gas gas pedal, instead, hold it WOT befor and while cranking the starter. To mitigate the problem, reset the float level to one which is slightly lower than factory spec. which will shut off the needle and seat before the bowl overfills. And you can fashion a heat shield that goes between the manifold and the float bowl.

Soap Box under the bench. Thank you for your indulgence and good evening.







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Makes Sense, BUT

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In my younger days I owned a 70 440 6pack Cuda. If I idled around town a while ,in order to have my 3 dueces come on correctly, I had to go out and run the car hard to get the vapor out of end carbs and fresh gas in them , if I didn't do this step , car would fall on its nose and seem to back up,instead of going as intended, I blamed that on vapor lock. But what you state does make sense

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Speedometer

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Anyone have a good speedometer for a '61 6E 28 truck, part number 683092 they would sell?

Ted

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TATER isnt dead after all!!!!

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Looks like the engine isnt shot after all!!! yippeeee!!! but I still have to figure out why it gets warm, could be the thermostat but not sure yet! The first problem what apparently the motor was half filled with dirt! I had run water through it but not with the engine running and I had forgotten that when it boiled over, looked in my new aluminum radiator and it was full of rust, dirt and gunk!ick! then I cleaned it back out, flushing the system for 20 minutes with the engine running this time and TONS more came out, even a couple of chunks, but I am sure more is in there. then I started looking into my power problem, all the cylinders had good compression so no major problems there. started thinking about the backfire, then it hit me, timing, no marks on the balancer or pully, how did I set that then? Started adjusting distributor til it was at highest rpm and running smooth, took it out on the road and VROOM, HUGE POWER! now I might just get an electric fan, chevy striaght 6 engine sits a little crooked so I cant get the fan very close, and I dont know if I have the skill to make a good shroud for it! I think I will atleast take him out for a spin on Drive Your Studebaker Day just for the fun of it!
Kyle

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Good news another way to set the timing is with a

by plym_46

Vacuum gauge. basically you hook up the vacuum gauge to the intake manifold, the adjust the distributor to get the highest vacuum reading. You might have to adjust it abit if it pings under load, but that will get you a good starting setting, if it knocks, just retard it till the knock goes away and lock her down.

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Drive Your Studebaker Day

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Howdy Fellows,

I just thought it is a good idea to show some picture of the July 4th,
Drive Your Studebaker Day at the Studebaker Truck Farmer website.
So I need your pictures from all arround the world happy.gif.
Please send them to the blue lined mail adress or send them
via this linkhttp://www.studebakertruckfarmer.de/php-bin/uploadfrm/
and write Drive Your Studebaker Day in the message field.

Thank You
Frank from Germany

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Great Idea!!!

by Bob Feaganes

I'm recuperating from my hospital stay, so regrettably I will only be driving my Studebaker in my mind this time.

I want to see all the pictures taken of you lucky ones that can drive today.

Pictures are the next best thing to being behind the wheel, and I'll definitely drive my Studebaker on next year's date.

Regards,

Bob Feaganes

PS - I'm feeling better every day.

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Remaining STF Dinner Tickets

by 289stude

Hey Guy's,

I will be hand delivering The following, tickets in CeRap:

Berry, Malcom
Berry, Carolyne Sue
Dillon, Kevin
Drumheller, Frank
Harris, Phil
Harris, Madelyn
Henning, Robert
Hiter, Gerald
Patterson, Dennis
Patterson, Patricia
Prefontaine, Francis
Sacha, Dianna
Smith, John

The Following have been sent and recieved via USPS

Andrews, Bob (Bams-50)
Barrick, Bob (2R5)
Barrick, Janice
Batka, John (289stude)
Batka, Von
Bergeron, Sandy
Button, Dan
Button, Mary
Button, Dean
Button, Waneta
Dandurand, Lew
Elstad, Dean
Grainger, Scott
Jensen, Ted
Jensen, Kevin
Jerrel, Mellissa
Kaiser, Jerry
Lackie, Skip
Maxey, Jim (Diesel Jim)
Maxey, Coralice
Molnar, Tom
Muske, Keith
Parrot, Tim
Parrot, Connie
Richmond, Gord
Smith, Phillip (Great Santini)
Thompson, Mark
Thompson, Marcia

That makes a total of 41 this year so far, There are still a few that are interested in attending, so we should still hit the 50 mark. If you see your name on the second list and have not recieved your tickets I need to know ASAP.

I will Also Post an updated list just before I leave so there will be an accurate list just prior to the show. I am also going to print some extra Name Tags to take along for some last minute attendees, but those names will have to be applied with a Sharpie.

Thanks John



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Good Job! Keep those Studebaker Truck Farmers in line as ...

by Bob Feaganes

they all, including me, enjoy a good meal with lots of Studebaker Truck Talk.

Hope to see you in person at next year's SDC International. Get some good pics, as I'll be with you in spirit this time.

Regards,
Bob Feaganes

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Tickets

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I would like two, please! One for my wife Liz, and one for me. At this late date, I will pay for them and pick them up when we get to CR if that is OK.
Thanks!
Dick Shurson

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Sure Thing

by 289stude

I'll print you out a couple


John

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Thanks!

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Thanks!!

Dick and Liz Shurson

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Re: Remaining STF Dinner Tickets

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Need 1 ticket. pay you when I get to C/R. Will be there Sunday nite.
Thanks. Studedick from the lower Ozarks

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Hey Dick Clemens ...

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It's your old room mate, Bob Feaganes.

I guess youv've seen the news that I just had another brush with the Reaper, and spent almost the entire month of June in Duke Hospital in Durham, NC.

I guess it wasn't my time, as I am back home now and recuperating well. Maybe we'll hook for the International next year.

I hope this Cedar Rapids trip means you are still doing well. Don't forget to rent a chariot to drive around while you are there. Save your energy for the important things.

Regards,
Bob

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Any tickets left?

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It turns out that I can get to Cedar Rapids - flying, not driving the M5. Can I still get a dinner ticket?

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No No No i won't start another

by Great Santinni

project but it sure makes me want too

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1920s-Studebaker-Truck-Restoration-Farm-Work-1925-26_W0QQitemZ380131933681QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSalvage_Parts_Cars?hash=item5881a0fdf1&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1171

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Please

by 289stude

Buy it so I'm not tempted, I've been eyeballin it. It looks to have been a GREAT project the condition of just about everything looks very good to start a resto with.


John

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looks like my Hudson sedan I got from my dad!

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THe condition looks like the car I got from my dad recently. Like the car I got from my dad EVERY BOLT HAS BEEN REMOVED and nothing labled! I dont have the energy for 2 of those kind of projects at once! here is a pic of the car when my dad got it...before he disassembled it, and cant remember how it goes together![IMG][linked image][/IMG]
and when it got to my house![IMG][linked image][/IMG]
Fun stuff though!

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Is there a rattle can paint the approximates the

by plym_46

yellow on for the valve covers, Mine are noe a candy blue and while they look OK, I want to go back to a color close to factory. I can see yellow where the blue has chiped off. I have a kylo sunflower yellow, and a safty yellow, ad John Deere yellow in cans on the shelf with probably enough to do both covers. Just wondered if anybody has used anything else with satisfaction.

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Valve cover yellow

by Bish

There is someone who sells the exact paint on the Studebaker Swap Page in a spray can. His ad has pics of it on his Lark's engine. Bish

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Paint

by Paul Szikszai

Kent Fedor in Michigan is the one with tne lark and is selling the paint.

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49 lock cylinder in 48 door??

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I got a hold of a 49 lock cylinder, clip etc.... No key though. It is not slipping into the lock hole in the door - wondering if I should bother disassembly of the latch etc to try and get this in????

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Brakes for 51 2r6

by Tim Harrison

Hey guys thanks for the electrical help!!!! My next adventure is brakes on my 51, where can I get shoes and wheel cylinders?

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Brake Shoes and Cylinders

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Drop me a line and I'll see if I can help.

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Lower door hinges

by Doc

Does anyone have any lower door hinges for a 1953 2R5? Anything that is even remotely repairable is better than my right hand side hinge. I dont want to have to build hinges unless I have to.

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hinges

by Andrew

Try Ted Jenson. He is usually not far from here.

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wiring

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can anyone tell me where to get some of the original style ( woven cloth ) wiring. I would like to keep the wiring looking original on my M5.
Thanks

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here is one source

by plym_46

http://www.magnetoparts.com/wire.htm


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Wiring harness

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Rhode Island Wiring Service

http://www.riwire.com/

Th quality is very very good. They use plastic insulation for modern quality with proper cloth covering on the exterior.

I have been using them for twenty years and have been happy (yes the price is tough) every time.

Studebaker West sells plastic wiring harnesses that are good if you do not care about appearances.

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NOS Wiring Harness

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I have one. If your interested let me know.

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Rhode Island Wiring

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The have the cotton covered newer style automotive wiring and a great selection of connectors, bulb bases and the like.
Scott

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Rhode Island WIring (RIW)

by Elbert

I have used RIW on two Stude PU's, 47 M15 and a 49 2R15. I was very impressed both times, expensive but worth it in my estimation, perfect fit.

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This Champ motor has been a labor of Love ;)

by KevinD

It's been some time, but between 55 hr work weeks, life, and too much time on forums happy.gif I'm 97% complete with the rebuild. And then the real test once the motors installed.

Before.
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And now some after shots.
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With a lot of you getting ready to go out driving on the 4th, I thought I'd pass along this photo of the oil pressure hose, and how they hang on by a thread.....I don't want you stranded.
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And it may alway's be wise to crack open a carb after it's been sitting awhile to see what lurks inside, I grabbed some parts off this one and took a peek. BOO!
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GOOD
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Every STF be safe Driving over the 4th, I have to work, but I'll be looking for Studes on the road.

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no spell check

by KevinD

And I typed motor....shame on me, it's an engine. A 1R truck engine,

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Champ motor

by Rick

I know a lot of work went into that rebuild, I just finished mine a couple of months ago. My oil pressure hose looked just like yours but my carb was only dirty and worn out, not rusty. Just wait until you start it!

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Re: This Champ motor has been a labor of Love ;)

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Kevin: That looks nice. It was just recently I realized where the I hook went for lifting engines and your picture confirms it.
Here are some pictures of a 170 OHV engine I just finished for my wife's 3R5. I made it into a 185 OHV bored to .040 what ever that finshes to. We will put an automatic behind it so she isn't so intimadated. Ted
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Downright Pretty!

by Transtar60

Have you test fired it yet?

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Test firing

by KevinD

No...not yet, but the anticipation is......oh so Christmas like.

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Two great looking engines

by Frank Borowec

Ted and Kevin, great looking, good job happy.gif
Will try to start my engine next monday.

Frank from Germany

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STF group photo at Cedar Rapids

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Is it too early to bring up scheduling the STF picture that is usually taken around three-ish (don't be late!) on Thursday after (hopefully) judging is over? Last year some nice photos were taken after the STF dinner at Millers with a few of the attendees and the trucks as well.

Looking forward to the meet, the dinner and seeing all of the STF'ers. Sandy and I are staying in the campground, look for the yellow 60 Champ.

Dean

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Re: STF group photo at Cedar Rapids

by 2R5

Hey Dean , good to hear your still driving that '60 !
We'll see you there but not in a truck this year...we'll be driving our daytona ( don't tell anyone ) LOL

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The stealth STF vehicle

by Dean

But it has a STF decal and a driver wearing bibs and a straw hat doesn't it?
Looking forward to seeing you again Bob!
Dean

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Hey Dean send me your address again

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in case I decide to drop down your way and say hello along the drive through Canada that is if the docotrs give me the go-ahead. I have to go see more doctors before I leave so some more appts. coming up, 2 today and one of them is going to have to wait until I come back from my journey. Yep Judy put me in touch with a little plastic guy name Garmin and his last name is GPS! man he works real well in finding events, places and people's addys.
Were hitting a 85 to 90*F day here today and it is supposed to reach 90* to 100*F next weekend when we drive to 100 mile house in a non AC'd Studebaker.
Gotta go new security just showed up.
Peter

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Thanks!

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Sorry so late in responding to your kind concerns. I'm slowly getting back to normal. The Chicken Hawk was as close to being a family member as anything could be so it has been pretty depressing thinking about it.

Went to Martin, Michigan this past weekend with the Tomato to race in the Pure Stock races. My daughter and some others didn't think I should be going back this soon but I have to say it was the best therapy I could have had. Took me a couple days to rest up but was worth it.

Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, emails, phone calls, cards, etc. They were really appreciated.

Ted & Mary Ann

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Super, man!!!

by Bob Feaganes

Or is it SUPERMAN?

Glad to here you are back in the saddle, again.

As you know, I'm making my own comeback, and getting stronger every day.

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Back on the bike

by plym_46

back on the horse when thrown, and back in the drivers seat.

Sorry about the loss of Chicken Hawk, glad you are well enough to compete again and are progressing through your recovery.

Keep going




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New wheels anyone? (pics)

by 62champ

Was at SASCO the end of last week and found they still have some 15 and 16 inch truck wheels (will also fit the late '40s Commanders as well).

One of my five wheels had the center hub bent from the time I found and painted it. A few tire changers had taken a wood block and hammer to it, but it is still not perfect so that is why I was in the hunt for a single wheel. I want to put 6.70x15 bias ply tires (I know, I know...) back on the truck eventually, but I could not afford to buy five wheels.

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This wheel (along with two others were on the floor) were in the display area, and Dave said there were more in the inventory. One of the wheels on the floor was a 16" wheel.

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I wonder is 7-67 is the date it was built? Maybe Firestone had a contract that did not end when Studebaker stopped building trucks in the spring of 1964. Spare parts for zip-vans?

Here is the part number off the inner rim - anyone needing wheels might want to look them up.

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Looking for 8E28A parts

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Looking for the following parts for my 8E28A dump truck

532200 Bearing & Retainer Kit clutch operating shaft

683960P Operating shaft support (bracket)

1688457 Band with lining Parking brake drum type

(used with NP 4 spd)


674461 standard duty master cylinder for E28

If anybody has a line on the above parts , thanks!

Charlie

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Parts

by Frank Drumheller

Charlie; I purchased exact replacment master cylinders for my 1948 M16-52 and Chester Bradfield's 1954 3R16 tanker from our local NAPA store. You need someone behind the counter who will believe these master cylinders are listed in their books. Good luck. Frank

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Thanks Frank!

by Transtar60

And enjoy the trip to Cedar Rapids!

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Re: Looking for 8E28A parts

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Charlie: I saw one of those masters on E-bay and it went for less than those at the NAPA store. I purchased one for my 3/4 ton from NAPA because the power brake application takes the 1 1/4 inch master. If you want it I can send it to you. You can write me using my address above in blue or if you have a directory call me. Ted

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Re: Looking for 8E28A parts

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Charlie: the NAPA number is 22700. It is not listed for Studebaker but fits and works great. Two years ago they had a list price of 225.79. Ted

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NAPA Number

by Bo

Ted,

Would you check the NAPA M/C #22700. I just got off the phone with the local dealer and their telling me this number is for a brake hose?

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Re: NAPA Number

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OK: sorry about that.. Went to the reciepts and checked again, my eyes droped a line and gave the wrong number. I have checked now several times to be sure the right line was copied and the number is 14021. They were right. that is the brake hose to use on 1/2 and 3/4 ton Studebaker pickups. Ted

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Found it

by Transtar60

Great number Ted, found it on NAPA website using the parts pro search.
Thanks again Ted.

Charlie

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Master Cylinder

by Transtar60

Ted, lots of vendors and FLAPS list a 1 1/2 bore master cylinder for big Studebaker trucks(the size used for HD brakes on the 8E28), I have the 1 1/4 (with the booster) on my 8E28. I wonder if the extra 1/4 inch would affect the brake system at all.

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Re: Master Cylinder

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The 1 1/2 inch master was used without a booster. If you have a booster the proper size should be 1 1/4. Ted

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Yep thats what I have

by Transtar60

On the truck originally. The only thing NAPA lists is the kit for 1 1/4.

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Saw some

by 62champ

Charlie,

Was at SASCO end of last week and I saw some of those band brakes for the emergency.

I am not sure what they fit (could be quite a few different types!) but you might luck out there.

Happy hunting.

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Thanks

by Transtar60

I will send a parts request into SASCO and see what I can find!

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Only part available at SASCO is......

by Bo

The bracket for $11.80.

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Bearing & Support

by Transtar60

I guess I will have to fabricate something if I cant find the bearing and support. The one from the truck, the bearing and retainer are kaput. The bearing(actually a bronze bushing)fell apart when I removed it and the retainer is rusted through.

Thanks Bo



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Are You In A Hurry?

by Bo

If not, give me a day, or two and I'll see what I have.

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No Hurry

by Transtar60

I am slowly trying to get started putting this truck back together.
My email came back from SASCO came back all no stock except for the engine insulators.

Charlie

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Re: Looking for 8E28A parts

by Mark

I believe that Chuck Collins in Arizona listed the shaft bearing #532200.

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Wa....hoo..Wah!!!!!

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Friends; Just found out today that Gerald Hiter and I will be coming to the Cedar Rapids International Meet!!! I knew that I would not be physically able to make the trip on my own, but Gerald has commitments from his staff and daughter to man his business for a week in his absence. So we plan leaving here on Sunday July 12th in the evening and should be in CR late Monday. We will stay until Thursday and want to attend the STF'ers dinner on Wednesday.

John, do you have room for two more for the dinner? Shall I mail you a check? Would we be able to pick up the tickets at Cedar Rapids?

Sorry I didn't keep up with the arrangements for the dinner because every time I saw it posted it put me into a funk. I've attended the previous three dinners and thought I would have to miss this fourth one. Thanks for your response, John.

See everyone in Cedar Rapids. Frank

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Re: Wa....hoo..Wah!!!!!

by Matthew Burnette

Glad to hear it, Frank! Looking forward to seeing you again. happy.gif

Matthew

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by 289stude

I hope to see you at the dinner, I'm sure you can hitch a ride with someone in their truck. Although you'd better stay away from that big orange Detroit, Jay already promise those seats to Von & I.(wink)

Also If you bring that washer bottle for the R1 Wagon with you you'll have some dinner $$$$.

And Frank I will Print you and Gerald some name badges and we can square up in CeRap. I'm so glad your coming, I didn't want do host my first dinner without ya.



John

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Thanks, John

by Frank Drumheller

I'll be there with my straw hat, coveralls, red shirt and my STF badge. I am so happy I can taste it. Up to yesterday I had put Cedar Rapids out of my mind. It was painful to even consider it!! Wah....Hoo...Wah!!! Frank

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Re: Matthew

by Matthew Burnette

Thanks John, I will try to make it. I won't know if I'm able to until the night of the dinner, probably. (G)

I have misplaced that washer bottle again. I hope it turns up again before the meet... Lol. I will find it and bring it with me.

Matthew

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Also, John.. Send me an email (click on my name above) and I will send you my cell phone number. That way you can call and remind me during the meet about the dinner. At these big meets, I lose track of time pretty easy. wink.gif

Matthew

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I'm happy for you and Gerald, but very envious!!!

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Frank,

This is truly good news. Give everyone at the dinner and any other of our guys/gals you see my best wishes and good luck.

My luck is still holding, as I am once again getting better, and hope to attend the International in 2010.

Thank John Batka for me and all of us for assuming the task of corraling and coordinating Studebaker Truck Farmers (as they say, like herding cats).

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