Mark Huston

1929 Studebaker windshield crank is located in the top center of the windshield and cranks from the top. 1928 windshield crank is located in the dash and cranks out the windshield from the bottom. They are not interchangeable.

Per the web site: The cost for the five piece Deluxe set is $359. You may reserve a set from the next batch for a refundable deposit of $25.

In another posting the seller indicates he is 40 miles from Dallas, TX. http://forums.aaca.org/f126/1928-studebaker-big-six-sale-374041.html

I am currently reading a book that I would recommend. It is "The Life of the Automobile" by Steven Parissien, published by St. Martin's Press, 2014, ISBN 978-1-250-04063-3 This book starts with the earliest car and covers not only the development of the car but of the personalities of the men behind the design and building of the cars. A real good read about the development of the automobile and the people who built them.

The vendor in question has done the same thing in the Antique Studebaker Club, and as a result, last I heard, he is no longer allowed to advertise in the club publication the Antique Studebaker Review. Several years ago, I tried to contact him to buy an item he was advertising in ASC Review (prior to his ads being removed). Many calls went unanswered, messages never returned. I started asking around and found out that he had a history of not following through on phone calls, letters, emails, and not delivering on orders. I took my business to another vendor.

Don't ever let a day go by without accomplishing at least one thing on your project car - otherwise, your wife, or children, will be selling the basket case after your gone. Don't ever buy an inoperable car to save money when you could have purchased one that was in running condition for a few hundred more.

I have crossed the board pre 911, and post 911. The last time was in Washington state on I5 going to Vancouver, BC. It was a long hassle. We had to have our passports and the wait time took many hours sitting in our car while watching vendors walking up and down the rows of cars selling food and drink. You will burn up the 2 hours you save trying to get through the boarder crossing. Stay in the good old USA. The extra 2 hours on the road will more than make up for the pain crossing the boarder.

Without seeing pictures I am going to guess that you might be looking at the holes that were used for the side curtain rods that mounted to each door for winter driving.

There is a Colorado company that is trying to bring the Studebaker automobile back from extinction. Here is there web site: http://www.studebakermotorcompany.com/home/home/

Great pictures that make you wonder where these P-A's are today - and if they still look as good as they did in 1961. Thank you for sharing them.

One of the posters on this forum is in the UK and this past summer he imported a 1926 Studebaker from California. Here is a link to his post: http://forums.aaca.org/f126/new-toy-1926-studebaker-er-roadster-362876.html If you send him a private message I am sure he can provide you with some helpfull tips on how to make the process go smothly.

I enjoyed the opportunity to look at the roadster for you. Your collection of Studebakers is fantastic and the Standard 6 roadster looks like it found the perfect home.

I have had my President Brougham for 14 years. It was not running when I bought it and I spend the first winter working to get it running the spring of 2001. The prior owner had it for 30 years and it only ran briefly when he first got it. It sat untouched for the next 30 years. The prior owner stated he bought the car in the late 60s from a guy who acquired it from an auction of abandoned property at a storage company. The person who abandoned it at the storage facility did so after painting it solid red, rebuilding the engine, and installing new (incorrect) upholstery. The President has a very old (30s) gas station service sticker from Coos Bay, Oregon. Here are pictures of what it looked like when I bought it. Here are some before and after pictures of the President.

The only collector car I have is a 1929 Studebaker President Brougham.

I am not an expert on the late 30s models, however, I will give what information I can. You can look at this website for serial number information: http://www.theantiquestudebakerclub.com/indentifycarsall/dataasheet1934thru1946.htm Based on the frame number 7117995 your car is a 1937 President (series 3C) which should have a 125 inch wheelbase. The engine is a 250 cid for 1937. The engine numbers started with B-15,501 and up. If I recall correctly, the engine number is stamped into the side of the block above the center of the water manifold cover on the driver’s side of the engine. It might require using steel wool to clean the area of rust and scale before the number can be read. The body tag, 37CQ-1 indicates this is a President, Regular series Coupe. The number 678 indicates that this is the 678th President Coupe body produced that model year.

My break down was about 10 years ago. I was driving a company truck at the time and it broke down because of a clogged diesel fuel filter. I have not been back in that area since. I am not sure if the cell service has improved in the past 10 years out in the desert.

I have driven parts of Route 66 in Southern California and Western Arizona. There are stretches with miles of nothing but a two lane road over rolling hills through the desert. I had the misfortune of experiencing a break down once out in that desert. It was 129 degrees in the shade. There was only one place that I could stand in the sun at just the right angle to get a weak cell phone signal while I tried to get roadside service. I would recommend you find another car owner to do the tour with. You don’t want to be stuck alone on a desolate road in the west. It is a very long walk for help. </SPAN>

I have not heard of anyone who has reproduced the floor mat, however, there is one source for some of the other rubber parts, Shrock Brothers. The have part number 247798 - Shift lever/hand brake, for $85 plus shipping. The diamond pattern in this part is the same pattern that would have been in the full floor mat. Here is the web site for Shrock Brothers: http://www.shrockbrothers.com/index.html

1929 Studebaker President FE Brougham I have had this car for 13 years and she is mix of original and older cosmetic restoration.

MccJoseph, I applaud your efforts in teaching your students about cars that they never would have known existed and dispelling some of the myths that cars build prior to WWII are not incapable of going faster than a go-cart. Keep up the good work! I remember my high school auto shop in the mid-1970s. The projects consisted of shoving the biggest engine you could find into 50s-60s Fords and Chevrolets. The one project I recall was a 1965 Ford Mustang that had to have the inner fenders cut out to install the engine. Changing the plugs required removing the front tires to access the spark plugs. At the time, I had my first car, an original 1929 Studebaker. I took a lot of grief from the auto shop teacher and the students. No encouragement for restoring or collecting older cars. I never did fit in during my high school years. I am sorry that I was not able to assist your students. Unless someone asks about Studebakers I am not much help.

Based on the engine and the windshield window crank this is a 3rd series 1928 Dictator. I doubt if the fenders will interchange with a 29 Commander, however, you would need to refer to a parts book to be sure.

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Rob: I am not a member of the Pierce-Arrow Society. I am a member of the CCCA and one of the P-A members invited me to the car show on the final day of the meet. Minden, NV is a little off the beaten path but near many great attractions. During the meet P-A members toured to Virginia City, Reno, and Lake Tahoe. I am sure it was great fun for everyone who attended. Ed: Thanks for posting the picture of your fantastic find. I have always loved that particular body style.

Stumax, I sent you a private message.

Thank you for posting the link. I enjoyed watching some of the show live on the internet. My first virtual car show!