DLynskey Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I thought you might be interested in this 1932 Rockne street rod I photographed at a cruise-in in Charleston, SC. It's the first Rockne I've seen in person. It's interesting how the grooved pattern below the radiator shell is repeated in the rear. . Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studemax Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Stock or rodded, Rockne's have a great look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlightcoupe Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) "... the grooved pattern below the radiator shell is repeated in the rear. " The '33 Model 10 did not have that "grooved pattern." That would be identification tip #2. Identification tip #1 would be the curvature of the front fender brow. 1932 brow ran horizontal; while the 1933 dipped directly to the lower grill panel, which sported no ridges or, in your parlance, "grooved pattern." Less noticeable would be that the '32 ran 18" wheels and the '33 ran 17"; an identification lost on a street rod. And those headlights appear European! "Not that there's anything wrong with that." Edited October 11, 2017 by starlightcoupe (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 These pictures show the difference between all 1932 and 1933 Studebakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Quigley Moenkhoff Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) This is my late Grandfather Richard Hall’s restored 32’ Rockne left now to my father...I loved going to car shows with my grandparents as a child. Gave me an amazing appreciation for these gorgeous babies!!! I even named my first born Rockne! Miss you Gramps Edited July 11, 2019 by Molly Quigley Moenkhoff (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanjohnston Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I like the story Molly. Richard was a great guy. I met him a few times in my Rockne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLynskey Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 These two definitely look a lot better than the street rod in my opinion. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlightcoupe Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 In most instances I too prefer authenticity. This one has never been restored. Other than maintenance items, it is just as it left the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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