Earl B. Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) In cleaning the Wagner starter of many years of black paint, it looks like the first layer is a dark green. Does anyone know the original color of the starters? thanks, EarlPart 2--I just finished cleaning the starter and the more I cleaned the more green paint I found. Hopefully someone knows for sure if they came green. I'll hold off painting it any color for a few days and maybe someone will have the answer. Edited October 24, 2014 by Earl B. more info (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 What year and model? All Studebaker I have ever seen were black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 1922 Special Six touring car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Either the original starter was replaced at some point, or it was on a replacement engine when it was painted. It should be black. Is the generator black?Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 I guess someone had a can of green paint and figured it didn't matter. Right now, the generator is black, but who knows when I get down to cleaning it what I'll find underneath the top layer of paint. There's no telling how many layers of paint the starter had. You could hardly read the name 'Wagner' on it.Now, is the paint glossy, flat or semi-gloss for the starter and generator?The horn had a great deal of the original paint and I could tell it was glossy. Horn is Northeast. Please tell me that's the correct horn..... Thanks for all the help.... Get ready, I'm sure more questions will be forthcoming as I work on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 The horn should be a Spartan. Studebaker p/n 105749. I have one that is restored (tag is original and not very legible though).Scottsmrdeza@lentel.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Scott, I sent you an email... Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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