Guest 32cruiasin Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hello, I am starting to restore a Model 54 Coupe that I found at auction last June.I am tring to find a little Studebaker history that wouls talk about the 54 but can't seem to find anything online.Everthing I find mentions the Dictator, Commander etc. but no mention of the Model 54 coupe. I am tring to find production numbers etc. Any help as to where I can find this info? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPrice Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I'm sorry that I can't help you but I'd suggest that you contact the Antique Studebaker Club. I would think that someone there can help you.Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 32cruiasin Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Find Studebaker Wheel (Richard Quinn) on the Studebaker Driver Club forum and PM him.He has access to much Studebaker history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Frame Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Hello, I am starting to restore a Model 54 Coupe that I found at auction last June.I am tring to find a little Studebaker history that wouls talk about the 54 but can't seem to find anything online.Everthing I find mentions the Dictator, Commander etc. but no mention of the Model 54 coupe. I am tring to find production numbers etc. Any help as to where I can find this info? Thanks1931 Studebaker model 54 Six. Low price offering for Studebaker behind the larger President, Commander and Dictator. Base price of Business Coupe $845. Produced between December 1930 and September 1931. Total U.S. production 23,917 plus 1,030 in Walkerville, Ontario Canada. Serial range: 5096001 to 5120000 in U.S. and 5952200 to 5953250 Canada. Engine L-head Six 205 c.i. 70 horsepower. 114” wheelbase. Available in a 4 door sedan, Coupe either 2 or 4 passenger (w rumble seat), roadster and 4 door open touring. Wire wheels and side mounted wheels optional on all models.The offshoot Rockne model which came out in 1932 was based on the 1931 model 54.Hope this helps?Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Frame Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Just want to add below in case it helps anyone else (from one of my Red Books)...The 54 was a 6 cyl model and came in the following body styles...Roadster.................... $895 2700lbsBusiness Coupe ........ $845 2790lbsCoupe (rumble seat).. $895 2840lbsSedan ....................... $895 2930lbsSedan Regal ............. $970 3075lbsTouring ..................... $895 2805lbsTouring Regal ........... $970 2960lbsStudebaker Six Bore and Stroke: 3-1/4x4-1/8 HP: 25.35 Main Bearings: 4Piston Displacement: 205.2Brake HP: 70 @ 3200rpmCarburator: StrombergIgnition: Delco RemyGear Ratio: 4.73Wheelbase: 114Tires: 19x5.25Serial Numbers stamped member of frame under left front fender. Engine number stamped on left front of engine block just back of water pump.Colors (Dupont Duco) from the Historical Color Library which has formula for each:Absinthe Green DeepButternut BeigeCatona GreenChippendale BrownCoach GreenLimousine BlueMapleMontana Brown DarkMontana Brown LightSmoke GrayLater Colors:YUD Cameron HeathYUM Danube Blue DarkYUL Danube Blue MediumYUG Granite GrayYUH Totem Beige DarkYTN Totem Beige LightIf anyone else needs some info about their car, let me know.Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulesear Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Did you make progress on your 31 coupe? do you have any photos of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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