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1934 Dictator Shock absorbers. Educate me.
starlightcoupe replied to Albtrossca's topic in Studebaker, Erskine & Rockne
Kind words, Bob. Thank YOU! -
1934 Dictator Shock absorbers. Educate me.
starlightcoupe replied to Albtrossca's topic in Studebaker, Erskine & Rockne
Riddled with arthritis and not as skinny as I used to be; will have to jack up the car to get those dimensions. ๐ Don't expect that within 24 hours! ๐ In the meantime, maybe someone with an actual '34 Dictator instead of a '33 Rockne might feel induced to help. I WILL get back to you. -
1934 Dictator Shock absorbers. Educate me.
starlightcoupe replied to Albtrossca's topic in Studebaker, Erskine & Rockne
Understand these photos are of a Rockne Model 10 (31), but the same part numbers in the catalog for the '34 Dictator Model A. Front shocks are mounted outside the frame with 7" lever arms pointing forward, and rear shocks are mounted inside the frame with 10" lever arms pointing to the rear. First two images are right front. Note the curve in the 7" arms. Second two images are left rear. The 10" arms are straight. -
1934 Dictator Shock absorbers. Educate me.
starlightcoupe replied to Albtrossca's topic in Studebaker, Erskine & Rockne
But the '35 is a Model 1A, not the '34 Model A that you have. -
1934 Dictator Shock absorbers. Educate me.
starlightcoupe replied to Albtrossca's topic in Studebaker, Erskine & Rockne
According to the factory Catalog of Chassis Parts the shocks are the same Delco-Lovejoys that are on the U.S. assembled '32 Rockne 65 and '33 Rockne 10 (models 30 and 31 in the catalog). I will post pictures of how they are mounted on my '33, which has never had them removed. In the meantime, here are the pages with the part numbers. -
What spray lube are you using? How much time have you given it to work? Can we assume you have pushed it up a tiny bit a few times, then let it rest and soak? Then repeat before you try to lower it the least bit, so as to not bend the hood or hinges; then up a tiny bit and let it soak some more? Extreme patience is your friend.
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Building a 289 into an R series
starlightcoupe replied to Replacementdisplacement's topic in Studebaker, Erskine & Rockne
You want to talk to Jon Myer or Phil Harris. This forum you've posted in caters mostly to pre WWII Studebakers. Best to make your inquiries on the Studebaker Drivers Club Forum, where later V-8 performance is a hot topic. https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/ There is also a forum specifically for performance Studebakers. http://www.racingstudebakers.com/foo/index.php -
29 President windshield frame color
starlightcoupe replied to Aussi John 1's topic in Studebaker, Erskine & Rockne
Chrome plated windshield frames were usually factory installed on Deluxe models, which would also include things like dual wipers, salon horns, side mounted spares, etc as standard equipment. I believe painted frames were black, rather than body color, and installed on Standard models, lacking the options included on the Deluxe models. Others have more experience with that decade than I. As well, export models assembled down under may well have variations not found in our domestic market. -
1935 Commander Drive Shaft
starlightcoupe replied to chris piazza's topic in Studebaker, Erskine & Rockne
Commander Model 1B? The Chassis parts catalog for the eight cylinder cars would have the length used in every model. My catalog is only for Six Cylinder models. -
1928 President sedan
starlightcoupe replied to ibrake4oldcars's topic in Studebaker, Erskine & Rockne
The original 313 cid has been upgraded to the 337. -
i am back in Forum
starlightcoupe replied to Rockne33DLXRoadster's topic in Studebaker, Erskine & Rockne
Jรถrg, I've sent a couple emails but they've been bounced back undeliverable. I haven't found a photo of the radio control head for the Rockne. I believe Richard Quinn indicated it was mounted on the steering column, like other 1933 Studebakers. Perhaps he, or someone else, might be able to come up with an image. -
i am back in Forum
starlightcoupe replied to Rockne33DLXRoadster's topic in Studebaker, Erskine & Rockne
I believe he DID sell it. To his wife! ๐