studerex
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You can also have snyders make any seat spring needed. They have made many Studebaker seat springs for me. http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/seatspringsseatwood
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There is more than rim width differences between models.
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I did it to Dick Quinns 38 coupe express. Also added overdrive. Made it look original also. The starter was on the wrong side but changed that too.
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Got a photo of your car? If you have 41 champion they should look like Dicks photo.
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Check with the Studebaker museum archives. I have purchased the full sized body prints to scale from them for my 29 and 31 president roadsters. They show the wood patterns. I did see older prints there than mine.
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I looked at a 35 buick convertible that has been in storage for some years. The owner quoted me a price but I know very little about Buicks. There are several series/models. Can anyone give some schooling on Buicks. I like the car and want to use it for touring. But I do not want to get upside down on the purchase. I will have to sell it someday.
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Studerex, I'd like to know truth....what's the correct date coding, and what's the non-Pierce guy story?
The Studebaker foundry had a simple casting code. It was used for Studebaker motor castings as well as Pierce and Seagrave. The first letter is the year, the next is the month, then the day of month. It goes by calendar year not model year. So a production of a 1931 or most any model run could have two different year code motors. I have had dozens of the straight eight motors and even bought some Pierce to see the differences. I have checked the year code back to 1921 and up to 1942. Calendar year code 1921 is A. So just go forward from there. I =29, J=30, K=31 and so on. Example I-11-20 is November 20th 1929, which would be for a 1930 model. And code J-3-5 would be March 5th 1930 would also be a 1930 model motor.
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There is always debate and it's a touchy subject sometimes, between Pierce and Studebaker devotees.
Studebaker acquired Pierce stock in August of 1928. In December of 1928, the first Pierce 8 cylinder engines were available in the 1929 production year Pierce Arrows. Thus, the development of the new 9 main bearing straight eight was almost entirely done by Pierce engineers.
An interesting side note is that an 8 cylinder block had a casting date in July of 1928, which means that Studebaker was casting Pierce designed engines BEFORE the stock buy-out was even completed!!
Here's some good reading from the Pierce Arrow Society website (see, we're so proud of our cars, we have a SOCIETY, not just a Club!!)
When I read that article years ago I advised the editor he had his date coding incorrect. But Pierce guys have their own version of history.
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My guess is 41 champ. They used the stone shield holes like that.
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Not for any Studebaker I ever seen. Do you need 35 tail lights?
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My father's name was James Dulaney from Rome GA. I am going to look at the firewall and take pictures today of the exterior and the interior.
Your dad was a member of both Studebaker clubs.
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Both car photos that studeq posted have the late production wheels with large hubcaps. The early version had the smaller 6 inch caps.
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What was the last one you received?
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There was no Commander in '37. President and Dictator only.
It had the commander six, so that is why I said commander. Thanks for pointing out my error.
Anyway it's on the shelf.
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Gary
Years ago I converted Ken Holstes 37 coupe express to overdrive. I am pretty sure the standard trans is still on the shelf. I think the president and commander is the same? I'll look today.
Rex
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I would like to know what accessory that you could get back then.
Buy a 1939 inside facts book.
Here is one I found on google. Quinn or I have them at a lower price.
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If it is like boats the red is on the left (port side) and the green on the right (starboard). Why, don't ask, its complicated.
The best explanation I found.
http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/01/the-origin-of-port-and-starboard/
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I know nothing about 1935 shocks, but found perfect shocks for my 37 at the local NAPA dealer, brand new. I guess they are probably a lot different but posting this for what it is worth.
37 had tube shocks. 35 are houdi style. Apple rebuilt my 35 pres shocks. I usually rebuild my own but got surprised on the 35 style with crimped on domes.
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I also bought one that was made into a sawmill. It was a 1931 president roadster with the frame cutoff just behind the transmission. The cowl helped put a car together. Still have the block, but in rough condition. Can't find the photo, but maybe studeq will post it.
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Are you selling any of the parts? What's left?
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Peter, Those wheels are very rare. I have only seen 2 sets. You might try getting the prints from the museum and sending them to American Arrow to see if they can make one. http://www.americanarrowcorp.com/html/content_page.php?content_id=19&nav_id=3&
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There are many antique wire suppliers that sell the stainless conduit or you can get it on ebay also. You will have to save your ends and solder them back on.
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Just loading parts up for Hershey and found the NOS right side housing and rim, and lens, but not sure if lens is new or used. Contact me if you still need it. rex@studebakerclassics.com
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I parted out a 35 dictator and have a few parts. It was in very sad condition but saved a few things.
How to rebuild heat riser on 1941 Commander 11A B3 - 6 cylinder? Where to find parts?
in Studebaker, Erskine & Rockne
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Bobs right. If it is stuck in the open position, leave it alone.