HarryJ

Since the last post on this forum I have rebuilt part of this engine. here are some pics of my progress..................This assembly is basically set up to install with a minor amount of work. Note, my pictures of this assembly in my third post on this forum.-

This restoration project is proving to be somewhat of a challenge. I am attempting to restore the survivor to what it looked like when it rolled off the assembly line in 1927 or 1928. I am trying to preserve and/or replicate the appearance of the car as it was when the first buyer drove it off the lot. To date...............I have made great progress on the body and am studying the chassis. I really need your help in my pursuit. What did this car look like when it rolled off the assembly line? If anyone following this post has information to add please feel free to post it. Very few of these series "72" have survived. As far as I can guestimate' only 60 to 70 of these chassis have survived in any condition what-so-ever. That includes Concours winners to corn field find. The biggest challenge ahead will be to reproduce the die cast parts which include all of the door and window hardware and hopefully the dual throated carburetor. I have been exploring for some time rapid prototyping techniques, including laser scanning, stereolithography, and modern casting tecniques. I would like to hear from anyone out there with experience reproducing diecast parts. I would also like to see any pictures of surviviors no matter the body style or condition.

What is the serial No. of the body and crankcase ?

Is this the car that just sold at the Worldwide Auction at Hilton Head Nov. 1, 2008?

gene2008..............Welcome, I'd like to hear more about your '28,what series is it; and could you post some pictures?

David, thanx.......I am aware of these guys in Austrailia. They do not reproduce the handles and escutheons that replicate my series "72"; however, they seem to do an excellent job on the reproductions they do produce. I am attaching some more pictures from the body shop.

Quick update..........Week before last I talked to John Wolf; he is working on my instrument cluster, He is taking his time; however, time in this context is not the issue, quality is, and from my brief conversation It appears this issue is being adressed. I went up to visit the gentlemen doing the body work on the car........it is looking very good!I have included some pics, for your review. The last picture shows a reproduction runningboard bracket next to an original. These would probably fool the original assembly line worker who made these by the thousands per day.

Dean...........Given your abilities the steering box should be an easy fix.

Alan.......try a truck parts distributor or find an old autoparts retailer.

CD8_Rob.............Great looking '31, I like the wood wheels. I look foward to your help.

This is great! Why doesn't the AACA put literature on line?

Here are some pictures.........

Can't do overnight to Fairbanks.

Hey, Studebaker folks......I am willing to give some needy Studebaker owner a free engine! Recently I purchased a 1922 Studebaker "EJ" light six engine ( see "What is it " ) forum. I have taken the parts I need; head and oil pump, distributor, water pump, generator assembly. The block, crank, rods seem to be rebuildable and I am willing to give these parts to someone who needs them. Let me know.

Tom..........great looking car! Ilove the before and after pics; have you got any of the car during restoration? Also,would you post some more pics of the restored car showing details.

Quick update........The reproduction of the "pop-out" switch mechanism is coming along just fine. Jessers built a prototype. We are working together to fine tune the design. I am going to send out my parts and data tomorrow to Jessers; to continue the reproduction process. I talked to the body man today............he had to apply himself to a couple of other jobs in the last two weeks................only a small amount of progress has been made. As to the instrument cluster .....to date , I have not heard from Mr. Wolf.

Layden, the head is presently at the machinist having some work done on it.

I have stripped the engine of several parts which I need and some I would liked keep as spare parts. I am willing to give the remainder of what I have to some needy sole out there. What I am giving away here consists of the following: basically a 1922 model "EJ" Studebaker light six block/crank/rod, short block. As far as I can tell the basic block is rebuildable.It was a mess when I acquired it, I have cleaned it up as best as possible while in my care and have tried to preserve the parts for those who may need them in the future. If anyone out there is in need of what I consider a good rebuildable block let me know. Here are some pics.............

The cork aside.....That is an interesting design to the Franklin sending unit. How does it work???

Don ..........these are very well focused.How did you get such good pictures?

I think the estimates were high...........the '17 "T" sold for $17,600, within auction estimates, the '60 Lincoln was only slightly under, the "28 Studebaker President Victoria while a beautiful restoration seemed like a high price for that car, the '32 Lincoln I think was also over estimated in it's potential sales price and I think the gavel price was high, the Hupmobile estimate was also high. Overall It looks like stronger prices in the market to me.

Aluminum crankcases of the twenties were frequently coated with aluminum paint. As I understand, this would help seal the castings.

Steve , What size do you need? I have plenty of cork left over from my recent purchase. I will be glad to cut you off some.

I have now carefully torn the engine partially down. From what I am observing the motor has not run in some time. There were six antique spark plugs mounted in the head when I started dismantling the engine (note the head was separate from the engine when I bought it). As you will note from the preceeding pictures the engine was covered in corrosion when I acquired it. I am going to try to preserve the parts I don't need and stabilize the engine from any further deterioration in the future. Over the last two or three weeks I have been dismantling and cleaning what I got. The engine will not turn over no matter how much PB Blaster or WD-40 I shoot on it.As of this posting the engine still will not turn over and it looks as though several of the pistons are rusted in their cylinders; not counting valves rusted to their guides. Today, I started to dismantle the lower end. By the way, in 1921 on the "Light Six" anyway, the pistons have to be fitted from the bottom. Note: the big end of the rod is larger than the cylinder bore. I took the head to my engine machinist for his special attention. Once I free up, and clean the engine I intend to pass it on to someone else. It looks to have a good block and crank.

Don, these photos are excellent! They give a better perspective than the disappearing photos.