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Thank you all so much for your input and pictures, the information is most helpful. I did get a set of yom plates registered. They didn't say and I didn't ask about restoration with the thought of doing it after everything was settled. Virgil

Have a set of plates that I would like to get restored. I know there are a number of vendors out there but do not know which to choose. Has anyone had plates restored and have recommendations? Thanks in advance Virgil

Hi, Robert, The one on my 30' dictator GL looks the same, same part no. Virgil

If this is any help this is a Karikeen that I have, that's mounted on a 30 Studebaker. It's missing some of the trim, but there is enough there that you can make a comparison. It has a karikeen logo inside. Virgil

KKing That is an aftermarket trunk called a Kari-keen trunk made in Soux City Iowa during that time period . Kari-Keen was an aircraft company. Key word Kari-keen and you can find information and pictures. Virgil

Have one just like it on a Dictator. I believe there may be a couple of different sizes. Virgil

Have these tail lights installed on a 1930 Dictator. I think they are not the right year, but used them becaused thats all that I had at the time. They are studebaker type C. If anyone would know what year or years they were used on it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks virgil

debart65 Refurbished the running boards on a 1930 dictator last year using rubber and trim from L & L Antique Auto Trim at Pierce City Mo. 417 - 476-2871 They have all the correct material and it looks good. Virgil www.runningboardmetaltrim.com

Here is a picture of what I have. It is mounted by the shaft housing with a nut securing it on the out side of the windshield. There are no mountings on the inside. I don't remember for sure but thinking is is trico. Virgil

Looks just like the one on my 1930 Dictator. It mounts by the shaft housing so that it can swing out with the windshield. Virgil

Try this. http://www.oldcarlenses.com/index.html I got a studebaker tail light from him in good restorable condition and complete. Virgil

I enjoy looking at member cars, they're real enjoyable to look at. I'll share some pictures of my 1930 Dictator Thanks Virgil

Studerex, Thanks for the reply. Virgil

Wodrking on the hub caps for my Dictator and have a question about the detail around the S. Have run across some pictures that have the detail painted red and some that are plain no paint. Would anyone have any insght as to them originally being painted or plain and if painted, the color. Thanks Virgil

Hi Wayne' I had a 1930 Dictator done, same problem. I believe the material was obtained from Hirsch auto. Phone 800-828-2061 www.hirschauto.com Good luck with it. Virgil

Hi Steve, Could this be a Studebaker-Garford 40? Around 1909-1910, They look simular. Virgil

Hi Stumax, I just did a 1930 Dictator taking the wider topping. Got it from Bill Hirsch Auto, Newart New Jersey Auto Restoration Supplies for Classic Cars, Antique Cars, Exotic Cars - HirschAuto.com Virgil

This is a 1930 dictator 6 Tranmission. The transmission has a growling noise in low and second gears. Have rebuilt it, putting in new pins, bushings, bearings and seals. It still has the noise, but not as prominent as before. The gears show some wear but not bad. With straight cut gears, would some noise be normal? Would any one have suggestions? Thanks Virgil

This picture is of my uncle's car taken in 1953. Can anyone identify it for us. Thank you Virgil

I agree with Keiser, 1931, maybe it doesn;t have the right bumper or head lights. Virgil

If it helps any, this is a picture if my 1930 Dictator untouched. Virgil

This looks like a puller of some kind, but for what? Any ideas? Thanks Virgil.

Hi Duncan, The source of window channel. Restoration specialties, Widner Pa. Phone 814-467-9842 www.restorationspeclalties.com Suggest ordering a paper copy catalog from them, it has more than the one on line. Also call to order, lot of stuff you can't order online. Channel I used, 2011 catalog page 8, part number 10-A Comes in 72" & 96" 3-A-1 same page probably ok. These channels are flexiable enough to get the window in. Some of the others are not. They also have the clips if you need any. If you decide to change the channels, The clips on the bottom side are welded in, maybe take extra care not to break the tabs off. The tabs are just clinched over, I used a small screw driver to pry them out straight to release the channel. Can release the tops the same way. Virgil

Hi Duncan, Found an old piece that has the tabs, yours should look like the one in the picture. They are riveted on the top side or the door with split rivets with the split facing toward the glass. Hope this helps. Virgil

Hi Duncan, I just installed new glass and channels in a 1930 dictator, I think your comander probably works the same. Ok, first remove the trim piece around the window. At the top of the verticle channels there are a couple of tabs holding the channel in place. Straighten those out, that releases the channel, lean them to the inside of the car. Now crank the window up as if closing, as the window nears the top lean the window towards the inside of the car. Keep cranking and it will crank right up out of the door. There is a slot in the track on the bottom that lets the regulator come free. Getting the track through the window slot might be a close fit but it goes through there. Good luck Virgil