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Expect his energy to be restored and twice as feisty. 😀

Owen, There are any number ways to get started and any number of hurdles to fall over. 😉 Since you are posting here I assume you're leaning to a post WWII Studebaker. An excellent choice by most any measure. This is a great forum that leans heavily to the pre WWII interest, and I think you will find a great deal more attention and a lot more folks with advice and opinions at the Studebaker Drivers Club Forum, which deals with ALL things Studebaker over 300 years, but does lean more to the era you are looking for. http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/ Best to participate in both. Also join the Studebaker Drivers Club. You needn't own one to be a member; but the access provided can help immensely in the final model(s) you decide to seek. http://studebakerdriversclub.com/index.asp

I've never seen one with the vertical slats chromed; and the '32 photo Richard posted is the Standard, not Deluxe model. That grill was either a very special order, someone had it chromed, or it's simply body color and so highly polished the black and white photo simply appears chromed. Certainly would look nice chromed. You can do that. 🤩

That's correct as well. And, as I've mentioned in the past, the headlights on your '33 were probably different because they were added in The Netherlands to a TKD (totally knocked down) import, which was required to have a certain quantity of European domestic parts. 1932 vs 1933

Richard, you will note in your photo of the '32 Rockne "65" the electric cables from the headlights pass through the sides of the grill just under the headlight brackets. In the '33 Model "10" the wire was routed through the headlight base stanchion and under the fender. I'm pretty certain the two different part numbers indicate the '32 has two holes in it for those wires that the '33 does not. 1932 is part# 510829; 1933 is part# 511360. Canadian production 1933 used part# 511362. I have no idea what difference that would be.

The vehicles on the side appear to be neither Maxwells nor Oldsmobiles.

The 1918 add indicates they also sold Maxwells.

I notice the address in 1918 is 550-556 State Street, but in 1931 it's 230 Factory Street.

The photo's hard for me to read but I believe it says Ward P Smith Studebaker. And those could be Oldsmobiles, or just other brands taken in trade.

So, it would appear that the jack that came with my Rockne is correct. Perhaps the hinged section at the top was an improvement for the 1933 model.

When I bought my '33 Rockne nearly thirty years ago these tools were under the seat. The cast metal screw type jack bears no resemblance to the models you've shown, and is quite probably not from the Rockne factory. The bent base gives the indication the jack has seen some use. 😬 There's a crank type lug wrench with a wooden handle, as well as the hand crank for starting should the electric starter fail. I am missing the crank that would have raised the jack. It would have a square drive.

If you have your old starter why not just get it rebuilt? If you don't have a local auto electric A-G-S service you can send it out. http://special-interest-autos.com/

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It's not one Bob Johnstone has listed on his exhaustive record. If you come up with anything, do share it with him. http://studebaker-info.org/Dealers/CAdealers.html

Not mine but, just saw this in the Studebaker Drivers Club Forum and passing it along. 8/29/2018 http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?107589-BIG-6-NOS-block-surfaced-in-Europe!-RUSH!

Have you checked online sources? http://www.oldcarlenses.com/ http://classiccarlightings.com/store/auto-headlamp-lens http://www.jwwerner.com/cars/HeadlightsandLenses.html http://www.campbellriversales.com/lenses1.htm

It was built on the Avanti platform; quite its own animal. And, yes; posting on the SDC Forum should supply a host of sources for the glass. http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/

Studebaker may have used a couple of visor suppliers. The OEM visor on my '51 is a single piece of fiberglass with no center support rod, and quite stable in the wind. I don't know if my photos will help but you can see how it's attached.

It's also rare to find an original unrestored 85-year-old that still has its paint code sticker. Yes, it was lacquer. ?

Jörg , I am of the opinion the larger all-Studebaker Swap Meets are worth attending even if no parts are needed or found. The accumulated experience and knowledge of those in attendance is palpable. As far as parts for the Rockne, there will probably be some there, but will require some sleuthing and asking. Obviously the huge majority will be for post-war vehicles, but there's always a bit of everything. And, if nothing else, a whole bunch of new folks to meet and greet, as well as the pilgrimage to South Bend. And you could also visit Knute Rockne's grave. https://magazine.nd.edu/news/in-search-of-rockne-s-grave/

For what it's worth; though the engine castings are the same, the displacements were changed between 1932 and 1936; and the cam for the Dictators and Coupe Expresses have a different part number than those for the Rockne Six. And note! The only resemblance the Rockne 75 (41) has to the Rockne 65 or 10 (31 & 41) is the name emblem

They actually had great V-8's in to the sixties but, it's the general consensus in the Studebaker world that the 170 Champion Six is much preferred with a standard transmission, preferably with overdrive if it's to be used on the open road.

Ernie Loga was making them for the rear spare on the Rocknes. I would suspect he might have patterns for the side deluxe mounts as well. Worth checking.

George indicates his computer prevents him from a current response but the pistons turn out to be 1929 Commander 8 Model FD, with 250.4 cid.