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Dave, There is a fellow in the local chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club who lives in Vermont that has a 1964 Studebaker Lark Marshall for sale. It was originally a Maine State Police car. It has the Avanti R1 (289 V8) with a four speed. There is a photo on this link: http://billstudepage.homestead.com/files/2008december.htm . Its a pretty rare car and I recall that he was asking around $12,000 for it. If it is anything you might be interested in drop me an email and I can give you the phone number.

Actually they are a great device if you travel with young children (grandchildren, etc.) in the back seat of cars with rear suicide (front opening) doors. I installed a set (factory option) on my 1951 Studebaker sedan when my kids were young for a measure of protection. When opened a crack the wind can pull the suicide doors open in a heartbeat at speed and pull kids out with it. With these in place the only way the rear door could be opened is when the front door is opened. As I recall there was a plate that can be used to disable them when they are not needed.

1961 Lark

Here is a photo of a 1924 Studebaker Light 6 from a similar angle. Lot's of similarity; top, belt line, gas tank, spare tire holder, etc.

The "Blue Streak-Standard" catalog dated 1975 shows the VC-20 as crossing to Delco-Remy 1116162 and D-1364.

Your question might get a better response on the Studebaker Drivers Club forum, here is the link: http://www.studebakerdriversclub.com/sdc_forum/default.asp.

It looks like a fender for a 1923/24 Studebaker Light 6 Touring car. I've attahced a couple photos of the car. One item to check is the filler panel on the front of the fender. It is hard to tell from the photots if it is the same. Unfortunatley I no longer own the car so can't check any measurements.

I had the same problem with the 1928 Erskine I owned several years ago. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but it is highly unlikely that you will find that filler block, unless someone has fabricated some recently. They were die cast and the die cast materials of that time were not of the same quality as today. They tend to swell up over time and then split and crack. I was fortunate to find a good running engine and just left the crankshaft alone. A reputable machine shop should be able to make one up for you. I understand other owners have had the part machined from aluminum as a replacement material.

Having sold my 1924 Studebaker Light I ended up with several left over S-W vacuum tanks in various sizes and conditions. If you are interested I can take a look to see what I have. Drop me an email: dpson1954@comcast.net.

These items have been sold.

I will be putting on ebay later today a set of used 1932 President Convertible Coupe windshield stanchions and frame and also in a seperate listing the top irons and brackets. If anyone is interested please check them out or contact me directly at dpson1954@comcast.net. Thanks.

Rick, I don't know, but in checking the parts book it appears the style tranny used in 1938 would interchange back to 1936. In 36 & 37 the OD unit was made intergral with the transmission and in 38 it bolted on a separate unit. Earlier than 1936 looks like a whole different set up.

1938 Studebaker 3 speed transmission with bolt on factory overdrive unit. Fits models 7A/8A Commander, K5 Coupe Express and 4C President (may fit 1936 & 1937 3A~6A and J5 models). Main transmission is set up for vacuum shift models, but can be converted to standard top shift by exchanging shift levers. Unit was cleaned and painted by previous owner, but never installed. Rare unit. Will ship worldwide. Email: dpson1954@adelphia.net

Recently aquired a collection of misc. parts for 1932 & 1938 Presidents, with some crossover to different years and models. Email with your needs; dpson1954@adelphia.net. Thanks.

By sill plates I assume you are talking about the stainless steel rocker panel mouldings that run along the bottom of the body. These are installed on top of the painted steel rocker panels and are held in place by six moulding clips. The clips have been reproduced and are avaible from Studebaker International (part number 289138).

Royer is right, these cars are of little value, if you run across the seller again please send me his name so that I might inform in person him of the bad news.

SASCO lists part No. 311254 (NOS) for $21.20 ea. Here is the website: http://www.parts123.com/partframe.asp?zt...arts_Sales_Corp

I had the same problem with the Remy generator in my 1924 Light Six, the previous owner tried to epoxy the end plate back together. It worked for a while and then fell apart, not something you want to have happen on the road. This is a real problem with these generators; the pot metal used back then didn't stand up to time and moisture. As far as I know no one is reproducing those parts. The best I can recommend is to look for a decent whole unit. Try to find a Light Six "Wagner" generator, they still used pot metal but seem to have a much better survival rate.

I bought out an old auto repair shop a couple years ago and am still sorting though the stuff as time allows. In the mix is a dusty old box marked " Running Board Bolts - Garage Assortment" Looks to be about two dozen bolts of various size heads (many with flat broad heads about an inch in diameter), plus some similar sized washers and a few nuts. I'm guessing these are for teens, 20s perhaps early 30's vintage. Anyway, if someone is looking for a bolt or two or the whole box let me know. Email: dpson1954@adelphia.net Thanks.

I bought out an old auto repair shop a couple years ago and am still sorting though the stuff as time allows. In the mix is a dusty old box marked " Running Board Bolts - Garage Assortment" Looks to be about two dozen bolts of various size heads (many with flat broad heads about an inch in diameter), plus some similar sized washers and a few nuts. I'm guessing these are for teens, 20s perhaps early 30's vintage. Anyway, if someone is looking for a bolt or two or the whole box let me know. Email: dpson1954@adelphia.net Thanks.

Tom, I pulled out the 1916 ED Six parts book that I have and you are correct a condensor is not listed, which really shocked me (sorry for the pun). Anyway the voltage across the points is only six volts.

The voltage across the points is only 6-volts (or 12V in a 12V system). It's not until the voltage has been through the coil that it jumps to high voltage. One way to check the spark is to remove one of the plugs and lay it against the block and crank the engine over; you should see a bright blue spark across the gap. If there is no spark at the plugs and you are getting a (weaker) spark at the points and have a known good coil replace the condensor. As the old saying goes: "if your condensor goes, you don't".

As you are probably aware Studebaker made their own engines and with a few exceptions didn't share engines with other manufacturers. One of those exceptions was the Packard 352 V-8 engine used in the 1956 Golden Hawk and the other exception was the Canadian built 1965 & 1966 Studebakers which used Mckinnon (modified Chevy) engines. (Studebaker closed it main plant in So. Bend Indiana in late 1963 and thus no longer had he facilities to make engine blocks.) There are a number of people who have converted to non-Studebaker engines, however there is some fabrication of parts such as engine mounts, linkages, drive shafts, etc. that are required. Try posting you question at the Studeabker Drivers Club website forum: http://www.studebakerdriversclub.com/sdc_forum/default.asp Don't be surprised if several Studebaker enthusiasts try to convince you to stick with a Studebaker engine. They were reliable and can be modified to provide plenty of wallop, keep in mind the factory produced supercharged 289 V-8's in 1957 & 1958 that would fit into your 1955.

Having sold my 1924 Light Six touring car, I have a fair amount of Light Six parts and literature for sale. For example; have a very straight, early take-off or possibly NOS, right rear fender for the 23/24 touring cars. A roadster top, may fit 1921 to 1924. A couple cast iron head engines for parts. A decent Remy dash switch assembly, etc. Sorry no carbs or distributors. Please email me at: dpson1954@adelphia.net for more information. Thanks.

Here is photo of a 1957 Packard Sedan, take a close look at the trim piece just behind the window in the rear door.