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Wow, it's been almost a year since I posted on this thread! Well, life has gotten in the way, but I'm trying to get back onto it. The transmission is together and waiting for the engine assembly (the tranny has been together for about 6 to 7 months actually). I'll try to dig up some pictures of the tranny rebuild and get those posted. The car is up on the rotisserie so I can clean up the underside and touch up the undercoating......soon. I did get the fuel pump rebuilt this week, glad for small steps forward at least. Here are some pics: Used a kit from Then & Now Automotive, a few minor items that took a little work but all in all a really good kit.......... Here is the nasty original pump, pulled off about 20 years ago ........ Cleaned up, but before bead blasting: The valves went together well, using the rivets in place of the original Carter 'mushrooms'............. Had to shorten the plug where the rocker arm pin goes into the body, but no big deal; pic shows original plug and plug from the kit. Also, was concerned that the rocker arm pin in the kit was a good bit shorter than the original pin, so reused the original since it had no wear at all...............I had to shorten the plug because the new supplied pin is shorter, and the plug is longer to properly center the pin. Since I used the original longer pin, shortening the plug did the trick. Not a wrong part from Now & Then, just a result of me using the original pin. Here is the finished product, coated with a clear enamel engine paint: Next is the engine assembly. Hopefully that will be in full swing this week.........fingers crossed !

Looks like a really great project Bernie! As always, I will be looking forward to your updates .

Welcome okiejoe! Beautiful President . I have some Studes too, but not as old. If you haven't already, visit the Studebaker Drivers Club forum also: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum.php

Looks to me like it still is a Model A . I like it, honest work truck.........just like Henry intended them to be.

Bernie, I'm glad that this weight has been lifted off your shoulders. I'm sure it is bittersweet, but I know you are looking ahead as opposed to behind. I will be keeping up with your Lagonda thread on the British Car section.

Hi Bernie, welcome back from your holiday! Hope you had a relaxing time. I for one have missed you here on the forum.

The marks represented a specific spring p/n, so the guys/gals on the assembly line could quickly grab the correct springs based on the assembly instructions for a specific car.

Wow Martin, beautiful work! I'm impressed with how you did the frame markings also, good use of high tech. By the way, nice carpet in your garage.

Shop sounds great! But from experience, I would suggest making it twice as big as what you think right now you will need. It will fill up really quick!

Bump back to the top.

Spring cleaning price reduction! See ad in Buy/Sell section, link: http://forums.aaca.org/topic/264195-for-sale-1954-studebaker-coupehardtop-trunk-lid/

Spring cleaning time.......price reduction to $375. Get ready for the 2016 show season!

Wow Bernie, I'm amazed at how much you have done on this car. Yes, I have been faithfully following your posts, but with it all put together it is obvious how far it has come. And your body-building skills are impressive also.......you are truly a craftsman.

Must be a highly customized S-10 body?? Seriously though, it is a really nice looking car.

Well John, you gave fixing it yourself a great effort. But a smart man knows at what point to engage the experts, like you are doing. (Hopefully your local dealer does have the experts.)

OK, I understand now. How did you make such clean cuts in the foam?

Very cool digby! I used 1/8" ABS for the door panels on one of my Studebakers and it worked out well. But your method of using two pieces 1/16" ABS to make the 'pattern' in the door panel is a really great idea!

Martin, good to see you back hard on your project! What is the 'anti-harsh' front and rear suspension? Was this a Mercury-only design, or an option?

Bernie, I admire you for acting on the realization that this project is no longer fun for you, and being willing to pass it on to someone who will be enthusiastic about it. Paul

Tparts, that truck is fantastic. Is that a period aftermarket radiator for a Model T?

Wow, that's great Bernie! But we need some pictures........

Wow, neat car. I love that body style.

Good deal Ken! Isn't it nice the first time a project moves under its own power?

This one? http://forums.aaca.org/topic/148603-reviving-a-69-dodge-sportsman-van/page-8?hl=dodge