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Hi Bill, I have a small box that has 1927 studebaker on it that, I bough along with stuff for my 1928 president. There are some handles along with other things in it. Could you post pictures and I will see if they are the same. Thanks Phil

Hi Scott, I am interested in the pull handle on the curved windshield frame. Also the special 6 plates that mount above the running board . let me know the price . Thanks Phil

Hi Tom, a great job on a neat car. Phil

Hi Ken. The fenders will be black.The body will be the same hunter green as the hood. The windshield frame and post will be black.The splash guard and frame covers will be black. The disk wheels will be black with the lock ring hunter green. Phil

Hi These pictures are before and after I painted the hood.That was a lot of time and sanding. Phil

Hi, I am looking for a chain guard that bolts below the damper for my 1922 special 6. Thanks Phil

This is my 1947 M5 I have also been working on That was in the earlier photos. I found it in a field no engine or transmission no seat and much more.I am near the end the engine runs great and I replaced all the parts that were needed.I need to get the glass in and the doors on and I will be done.

Hi Studeboy, Thank you for your input I think you are correct . Phil

Hi Ken, Thank you for the craigslist link. It was interesting to look at, but I think it is a light 6. The engine I think is late 20's. I have most of the parts for the car. I need Some over size pistons at a good price so I can have it bored to clean up the cylinders . Thanks Phil

Hi, Here is what I have been doing while I look for parts. I found valves, valve guides,and valve springs from EGGE. They are out of pistons, but can make them for around $200.00 Per piston. Phil

Hi I am Cleaning & painting the fuse box and there are no fuses in it . I looked in the service manual for what amp they are but could not find it there. Does any one know what they should be. There are 5. Tail light, Extra,Horn, Head Light L & Head light R. Any help would be appreciated.Thanks Phil

Sorry, I do not have another generator, But will keep an eye open for one.Phil

Hi I got good news on the head so both the head and upper block were Magnafluxed and cleaned. So I brought them home untell I can find parts . I painted the head and water manifold. I also am Painting the upper block In & ex manifolds. The Picture of the upper block is the one I am replacing No need to Mag that one.Phil

HIi Scott, Thank you for the reply to this post. The special 6 pistons are 3.50 diameter and the 3.87 are big 6. The valves I have the head diameter is 1.875 the stem diameter is .372( Same as yours) the length is 6.50. I do not think they will work. The machine shop is checking on what it will take to clean up the cylinders. Thanks again Phil

Up date 6/29/15 Hi I received some good news about the upper block there are no cracks. Last week I found the head was cracked ,So I brought the 1923 head that came off the good block To check. I will find out about that one in the next few days. Now I will need to find Pistons & Rings, Valves & springs Valve guides To Begin with. If you have any of these parts let me know.

Hi Robert ,Thanks for posting all the great pictures. Phil

Here is an update on my retirement project. I removed the valves, valve guides, push rods,and springs. Today I drove to the auto machine shop and dropped off the upper block and head. The guys including the owner were glad to see something different and said the hot tanking and checking for cracks would be about a week to 10 days. The shop is in a small town in the country. They have done good work for me before. So now I will wait to see if I can continue with this block and head.Phil

Hi Earl , Thank you for the information about Dave and parts. My car had no tank when I bought it . Thanks Phil

Hi Ken, The big & special 6 engines are the same engine with a few differences. The upper block has a larger bore for the big 6. Also the heads are different. Glad to hear that you are able to drive yours. Mine will be a while. I sold my three 1928 FB Presidents 4 door sedans I loved to drive when I move to town . I have the M5 almost done I drive 1951 commander and 58 silver hawk .Phil

Thanks Rick for your suggestions. I took the valves out yesterday and marked them. I hope to get it down to the machine shop this week along with the head. I like your car a lot . I had A picture of it on the wall of my business for years along with others . Thanks Again, Phil

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Hi Everyone, I got the upper block off of the engine I found last fall. It was stuck so I took the head off and pored transmission fluid in each cylinder over the winter. It worked good but still needed a wood block and mallet to do the job. The engine in the car turns good but has a crack on the right side water jacket outer wall. I am going to use the upper block of the new engine and the lower block from the one in the car. The clutch in the car works, the one on the new engine is rusty from sitting out. I have had this car for 15 years and have found most parts. Still looking for a few. My next move is to find a machine shop to hot tank and check for cracks in the upper block and head. I will also need to check the cylinders to see if I can find pistons and rings, valves and springs. Any though or suggestions ?

I am Looking for a foot rest like this for my special 6. Thank You Phil

Thank you Scott I sent you an email.Phil

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