r1lark

Congratulations on graduating from medical school!!

Wow, that's amazing, a cable actuated gas gauge. I've never messed with early (pre-1950s) cars so didn't know that was done. Was the old float balsa wood too? How did you coat the inside of the hole thru the balsa wood with the SIG dope? I've been really enjoying your posts, looking forward to more!

Not mine, saw on Facebook Marketplace, complete chassis and drive train for 1940 Studebaker Commander, located in Pahrump, NV, price listed $500. Link: 1940 Commander Chassis & Drivetrain

First pic looks like upper steering column bearings to me.

For sure, I wouldn't click on that link they have hidden under the word "shop".

Are those the same gears that were in the pump when you sent it to Egge, or did they replace one?

Looking forward to following this thread also!

For sure Frank, lots of variables! I didn't know that some vacuum advances have an air bleed. Mine still moves the arm, but just doesn't maintain a constant vacuum once pumped up. I'll check to see if there is some sort of air bleed hole on the cannister.

Thanks Kornkurt and wyankee, I'll check them out.

The goal here is to get the advance 'rebuilt' with a new diaphragm, so it mounts and works as original. Not interested in engineering a retrofit.

No, not that are known, which is why we are investigating a rebuild.

I have a distributor vacuum advance from an early sixties Nissan Patrol that is non-operational. NOS advances are crazy expensive IF they can be found, which is rarely. And then you still have a 60 year old diaphragm. I've searched on this forum and found very little, and a couple of companies mentioned are no longer in business. Looking for recommended companies that rebuild vacuum advances -- preferably companies that you have dealt with successfully. Thanks in advance (no pun intended ) for any help you can provide!

Sales have been brisk, and the following tie rod ends are sold out: 184174 NOS Left side tie rod end 520110 NOS tie rod end Also, I have only two (2) remaining of p/n 520345 NOS tie rod end.

Sales have been brisk, and the following tie rod ends are sold out: 184174 NOS Left side tie rod end 520110 NOS tie rod end Also, I have only two (2) remaining of p/n 520345 NOS tie rod end.

Glad you are back working on the Nash, I've missed reading your reports on your escapades!

That is a 1963 Lark, body style is a two door sedan (F-body in Studebaker terminology).

Sorry Henry, for prewar I have just the ones listed. Thanks for looking!

NOS Studebaker pre-war tie rod ends for sale. If interested or have questions, either send me a Message thru this forum, or email me at: r1lark@aol.com (letter “r”, number “one”, lark) I will send you pictures of the items you have an interest in. Prices do not include USPS shipping. Payment by USPS Money Order. ***SOLD***184174 NOS Left side tie rod end: Late 1935 (2A) Dictator; 1936-1937 (4A, 6A) Dictator; 1936-1937 (2C, 3C) President; some sources also list this as fitting 1935 (1B) Commander 8 & (1C) President but I can't verify this. Major Studebaker vendors getting $110-$125 each for these, but price here is $75 (only have ONE of these!) ***SOLD***520110 NOS tie rod end, substitutes for p/n 513305 per Studebaker Book 'F'; LH Threads; Inner right for late 1939 (9A) Commander, 1940-1942 (10A, 11A, 12A) Commander, 1939 (L5) Coupe Express, 1939-1942 (5C, 6C, 7C, 8C) President; Outer left for 1947-1949 (14A, 15A, 16A) Commanders. This tie rod end can also be used in place of p/n’s 513306 & 520111 (only difference is the grease fitting being located on the opposite side) for Inner left for late 1939 (9A) Commander, 1940-1942 (10A, 11A, 12A) Commander, 1939 (L5) Coupe Express, 1939-1942 (5C, 6C, 7C, 8C) President; and outer right on 1947-1949 (14A, 15A, 16A) Commanders. Also fits some 1949-56 Trucks using 1st Type reach rod w/ Left Hand Thread. Major Studebaker vendors getting $75 each for these, but price here is $45 each. 520112 NOS tie rod end, substitutes for p/n 513303 per Studebaker Book 'F'; RH thread: Outer right for late 1939 (9A) Commander, 1940-1942 (10A, 11A, 12A) Commander, 1939 (L5) Coupe Express, 1939-1942 (5C, 6C, 7C, 8C) President; Inner right for 1947-1949 (14A, 15A, 16A) Commanders. Major Studebaker vendors getting $45 each for these, but price here is $25 each. 520113 NOS tie rod end, substitutes for p/n 513304 per Studebaker Book 'F'; RH thread: Outer left for late 1939 (9A) Commander, 1940-1942 (10A, 11A, 12A) Commander, 1939 (L5) Coupe Express, 1939-1942 (5C, 6C, 7C, 8C) President; Inner left for1947-1949 (14A, 15A, 16A) Commanders. Major Studebaker vendors getting $55-$75 each for these, but price here is $35 each. 520345 NOS tie rod end, substitutes for p/n 199203 per Studebaker Book 'F'; RH thread: Left tie rod end for 1934-37 (A, 1A, 3A, 5A) Dictators with conventional front axle and 1937 (J5) Coupe Express; Right auxiliary tie rod end on 1938-1939 (7A, 8A) Commander, (K5, L5) Coupe Express & (4C, 5C) President; Auxiliary tie rod end on 1947-1949 (14A, 15A, 16A) Commanders. Major Studebaker vendors getting $38-$46 each for these, but price here is $28 each. ***ONLY TWO LEFT*** 520438 NOS tie rod end, substitutes for p/n 199207; RH thread: Outer tie rod end for late 1940-1946 (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G) Champions (2 per car); Auxiliary tie rod end on 1939 (G) to early 1940 (2G) Champions; Auxiliary tie rod end on 1947-1949 (6G, 7G, 8G) Champions (1 per car). Major Studebaker vendors getting up to $44 each for these, but price here is $22 each.

NOS Studebaker pre-war tie rod ends. If interested or have questions, either send me a Message thru this forum, or email me at: r1lark@aol.com (letter “r”, number “one”, lark) I will send you pictures of the items you have an interest in. Prices do not include USPS shipping. Payment by USPS Money Order. ***SOLD***184174 NOS Left side tie rod end: Late 1935 (2A) Dictator; 1936-1937 (4A, 6A) Dictator; 1936-1937 (2C, 3C) President; some sources also list this as fitting 1935 (1B) Commander 8 & (1C) President but I can't verify this. Major Studebaker vendors getting $110-$125 each for these, but price here is $75 (only have ONE of these!) ***SOLD***520110 NOS tie rod end, substitutes for p/n 513305 per Studebaker Book 'F'; LH Threads; Inner right for late 1939 (9A) Commander, 1940-1942 (10A, 11A, 12A) Commander, 1939 (L5) Coupe Express, 1939-1942 (5C, 6C, 7C, 8C) President; Outer left for 1947-1949 (14A, 15A, 16A) Commanders. This tie rod end can also be used in place of p/n’s 513306 & 520111 (only difference is the grease fitting being located on the opposite side) for Inner left for late 1939 (9A) Commander, 1940-1942 (10A, 11A, 12A) Commander, 1939 (L5) Coupe Express, 1939-1942 (5C, 6C, 7C, 8C) President; and outer right on 1947-1949 (14A, 15A, 16A) Commanders. Also fits some 1949-56 Trucks using 1st Type reach rod w/ Left Hand Thread. Major Studebaker vendors getting $75 each for these, but price here is $45 each. 520112 NOS tie rod end, substitutes for p/n 513303 per Studebaker Book 'F'; RH thread: Outer right for late 1939 (9A) Commander, 1940-1942 (10A, 11A, 12A) Commander, 1939 (L5) Coupe Express, 1939-1942 (5C, 6C, 7C, 8C) President; Inner right for 1947-1949 (14A, 15A, 16A) Commanders. Major Studebaker vendors getting $45 each for these, but price here is $25 each. 520113 NOS tie rod end, substitutes for p/n 513304 per Studebaker Book 'F'; RH thread: Outer left for late 1939 (9A) Commander, 1940-1942 (10A, 11A, 12A) Commander, 1939 (L5) Coupe Express, 1939-1942 (5C, 6C, 7C, 8C) President; Inner left for1947-1949 (14A, 15A, 16A) Commanders. Major Studebaker vendors getting $55-$75 each for these, but price here is $35 each. 520345 NOS tie rod end, substitutes for p/n 199203 per Studebaker Book 'F'; RH thread: Left tie rod end for 1934-37 (A, 1A, 3A, 5A) Dictators with conventional front axle and 1937 (J5) Coupe Express; Right auxiliary tie rod end on 1938-1939 (7A, 8A) Commander, (K5, L5) Coupe Express & (4C, 5C) President; Auxiliary tie rod end on 1947-1949 (14A, 15A, 16A) Commanders. Major Studebaker vendors getting $38-$46 each for these, but price here is $28 each.***ONLY TWO OF THESE LEFT*** 520438 NOS tie rod end, substitutes for p/n 199207; RH thread: Outer tie rod end for late 1940-1946 (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G) Champions (2 per car); Auxiliary tie rod end on 1939 (G) to early 1940 (2G) Champions; Auxiliary tie rod end on 1947-1949 (6G, 7G, 8G) Champions (1 per car). Major Studebaker vendors getting up to $44 each for these, but price here is $22 each.

Thanks for posting the Channelock crimper. I have several other brands, but have never been very happy with them. Will get a pair of the Channelocks.

Nice work. Impressed with the spring you made for the carb! Did you purchase a full wiring harness from a company, or are you making it all yourself?

That is BEAUTIFUL Jeff!! Great work.

What exactly is it?

Thanks for the great reports, you sure have been busy! This is a very interesting thread, especially like the good pics. Also, thanks for the tip about the thick shrink wrap from McMaster-Carr, I'm going to get some of that.

That's what I call quick paint stripping! I would never have thought to use wood chisels.