Guest ChampionJohn Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Would anyone happen to know the numbers of each type of Champions that were produced in 1941(i.e. 2DR Coupes, 2 Dr Sedans and 4 DR Sedans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 4 door - 28,020 (3 trim levels)2 door sedan - 38,153 (3 trim levels)Coupes - 19,021 (9 trim levels) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChampionJohn Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Thank you very much studeq,It is probably too much to ask if there was a breakdown by trim levels. As the proud owner of a 1941 myself, I am always interested in determining how many more of my type are still out there.Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studerex Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Yeah just ask Dick, about 19,000 of those coupes still exsist. They are as common as model Ts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Sounds like this Studerex is jealous he doesn't have a '41 Champ coupe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 This is the opera coupe with the two fold down rear seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChampionJohn Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Well I appreciate the thought but I have a 2 dr Sedan, not a coupe. Every where I have looked for information only covers the grand total produced for the year, not by body style.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Like this?Production: Custom (body F3) 19,559 Custom/DeLuxe (body F5) 16,709 DeLuxe Tone (body F9) 1,885 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChampionJohn Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Well not exactly. Currently under a complete off the frame restoration and it is a F5 version. But other than that yes it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvonada Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Q3 Double Dater. Silly name, the back seat is too small to SIT in, much less get past second base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChampionJohn Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Studeq,With all your knowledge of these car, can you give me a breakdown of the differences between the trim versions.I am attempting to restore mine to the orginal condition and would like to make sure that I get it right. Thank you John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) The standard equipment available on each trim level is shown above. It should be remembered however that one could order a "Custom" model then add any of the individual options/accessories separately. For example the "Custom" was solid color interior and exterior but you could order a "custom" and get the two tone paint at extra charge. Also true of any other items like the Deluxe steering wheel, rear fender gravel guards, etc. Edited November 13, 2012 by studeq (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdon Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 rtq: you amaze me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 rtq: you amaze me. Thanks Don, that's what all the girls tell me! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 For what it may be worth I did a rather comprehensive 5300 word article (with 30+ photos) on the 1941-46 Studebaker Champions for the April 2011 issue of Collectible Automobile magazine. They can be ordered directly from the publisher or they are on Ebay sometimes. Here is one now running but too expensive in my opinion: April 2011 Collectible Automobile Magazine 1955 Chevrolet Biscayne Hardtop | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChampionJohn Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Studeq,I have to agree with Dr Don! You knowledge amazes me too! Thank youJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChampionJohn Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) Studeq,I have to agree with Dr Don! Your knowledge amazes me too! Thank youJohn Edited November 13, 2012 by ChampionJohn Spelling Eror (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChampionJohn Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Studeq,I am going to ask a really dumb question. According to the sheet you attached to this thread, my original tires were 5.50X16 blackwalls. Would you happen by chance to know what size that would be in mordern terms?I reached out to Tire Rack and they could not tell me what size the vehicle required.Thank youJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 The firms that deal in antique tires still use the old size designations. However I believe the 550 X 16 would cross over to a 185R16. In '41 Studebaker used Firestones unless on special order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChampionJohn Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Studeq,Thank you very much for the size. Would you have any suggestions as to who may be the firms that you were refering to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Coker is one. Search results for: '550-16'also Universal: https://www.universaltire.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I might add that 600 X 16 was the optional size (from the factory) and many people favor this slightly larger tire. As for authenticity either is ok. In any event the new tires are not exactly the same size as the 1941 versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChampionJohn Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Studeq,Let me ask this then, when the sheet above says that the tires were Blackwall, is that a type of tire? I looked at the Coker site and they offer a Firestone Blackwall that actually had a white wall to it. Am I just confused?John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Blackwalls were black and whitewalls were white (at least approx 3" wide white). The tire companies sell both, they just happened to display the white for eye appeal (of course they are more expensive). Whitewalls were an option on all cars of that vintage incl Studebaker. See my two cars of which I posted photos previously, one has white, one black. Personally I like the whitewall but that is a matter of personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChampionJohn Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Studeq,Thank you very much. I too prefer the Wide whites over the blackwall. Adds a touch of class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Maybe your car some years ago? Note the many options: center bumper guards, hood ornament, fog lights, spotlight, chains and it looks like even venetian blinds! I have no other info on the car or driver, just found the photo for sale on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChampionJohn Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Studeq,All of those options would be listed on the Production Order would they not? Was there any options that were installed at the dealership?Thank youJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 If they were ordered with the car they would be on the p.o. Many options/accessories were dealer installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChampionJohn Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Well then that leads to 2 more questions. Which ones where factory and which one were dealer installed? And secondly, would you have a website or respository with this information I could research?I know that my vehicle was produced on 27DEC1940 and shipped to Guntersville, Al and never left the state. From that point on, I have no other documentation to ID what options to install.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 If it doesn't show on the p.o. it had to be added by the dealer or previous owner. No way to tell which. Most all of my cars have original options and accessories that I added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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