Gary_Ash

[Edited: the axle was from a 1929 President FH, serial number 7028315] I found a 1929 President axle with wood wheels and rod actuated 15" brakes. While I want the axle for the Indy car project, I don't need the brakes. One side came apart easily, looks very good, little rust for a 71 year old assembly. The other side had the shoes rusted to the drum and frozen up internally, but I got it apart without having to damage anything major. The demountable rims are trash, but the rest is usable. Anyone interested in the drums, backing plates, shoes, etc? They are HEAVY! I'm 50 miles south of Boston near Providence, RI. Anyone have some front hubs for wire wheels or disk wheels for a <span style="text-decoration: underline">1929-30</span> President?

The clips, part 518977, were used on all '39-'46 Champs, as well as '40-'42 Presidents and Commanders. M5 trucks also used them. Maybe someone has a bad wheel and can pull some clips for you. There is just a chance that the later 526646 clips will fit in the slots and retain your hub caps. I say this because I used them on my M5, and it uses the same hub caps as the '41 Presidents. These clip into the slot and are not riveted or screwed on. Stude International has them for $2.95 ea, $29.95 for a set of 12.

I'm interested in the generator and distributor. I won't be at the swap meet, but maybe someone from New England could bring them back for me. I'm near New Bedford, Mass.

The chassis for my 1932 Indy racer reproduction got delivered. It looks great, very accurate from what I can tell. I have two 250 cu in President engines to work on, an aluminum head, and the 4 Stromberg carbs. I'm still looking for a 1932-33 President front axle. This would all go faster if my check book could stand the pain, LOL! My wife says, "You want the racer, you don't get to retire! Oh, and I want a few things for me since there seems to be a little cash to spare." She's a very insightful and supportive woman. A friend pointed me to a book called "Race Car Vehicle Dynamics" by Milliken and Milliken. It will be a help in setting up the steering geometry and spring rates based on current knowledge.

Did you pressure test the core? Does the motor run (6 volts)? Is the nickel plating on the Quad Duty tag in good shape? If yes, then $50-$100, if not $25-$50. I'm basing my estimate on the fact that it seems to be all there, no dents, only a little surface rust, and I'm assuming that the fan will run. Of course, you need to find (at least) 1 buyer willing to pay your price. But then, that's what Ebay is for...

Most of the Stude truck guys are on the Stude Truck Talk web site at www.network54.com/Forum/23885/ Try posting a couple of pics there and a price. Just paste in the URL of the picture, don't need the "bracket img bracket" stuff.

It was used in M5, M15, and M16 trucks 1941-48. That looks like a nice one, easily restored with a little bronze Hammerite paint.

At the York Swap Meet, I picked up a high compression aluminum cylinder head and two EX-23 1-bbl downdraft carbs for my Indy car engine (250 cu in President 8). I need two more of the EX-23's. These were used on 1935 and later Dictators, etc. The base has EX-23 cast into it. They just need to be in decent rebuildable condition. What have you got? I am also looking for parts and advice for the cylinder head gasket. I've heard horror stories about aluminum heads sticking to blocks. Any tips to avoid that? Where do I get a proper gasket?

Thanks for the dimensions. It seems I need to account for the diameter of the U-bolts in specifying the hole center dimensions. Those dimensions seem close but maybe a little wider than what I am looking for. But, I'll keep it in mind. Thanks.

The front axle should look about like this one: http://www.studegarage.com/images/indy/Indy_front_axle.jpg The inner set of holes for the spring mounts should be about 21" apart and the outer holes about 25" apart. With wheels and tires mounted, the distance from the center of one tire to the other is about 58". Have you got any pictures?

I'm still looking for parts to build my 1932 Indy car. Someone out there must know where there is a great big pile of axles just waiting for this project. The rear axle should be in the 3.07-3.73 ratio range, but I'll consider anything at this point. It's one of those that the ring-and-pinion carrier bolts into the housing. I think the centers of the spring perches are about 38 ionches apart and the track (center-to-center on tires) should be about 58 inches. I need a front axle and spindles, too. I'll be at York next weekend.

Joel Rosenberg died suddenly of a stroke. He contributed here as "Montrose". Joel lived in Vernon, CT. Obituary from New Haven, CT newspaper below: ROSENBERG JOEL Joel Rosenberg 51 of Vernon beloved companion and father passed away suddenly on Saturday January 31 2009. Joel is survived by partner Kathryn Leenhouts; son Forrest Rosenberg parents Enid and Larry Rosenberg of Orange; brother Steve Rosenberg and his wife Lisa of Bethany; sister Lisa Rosenberg of Washington D.C.; stepson Donald Leenhouts; niece Alexa Rosenberg; and numerous cousins aunts uncles and friends. Funeral services at Cong. Or Shalom 205 Old Grassy Hill Rd Orange WEDNESDAY afternoon at 12:15 o'clock with Interment services to follow in the Beth Israel Cemetery Derby-Milford Rd. Orange. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to the Collie Health Foundation, Studebaker National Foundation, LifeChoice Donor Services, or to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements in care of the Robert E. Shure Funeral Home New Haven (203-562-8244).

I’ve embarked on a “Mission Impossible” project to build a Studebaker Indy car like the 1932 versions, especially Bob Valpey’s #37 car. I’ve already ordered the key component: a replica of the special chassis. Now, I need a bunch of other parts. I’m trying to stick closely to the original formula, except to use one of the 1934-style 250 cu in straight 8 racing engines instead of the 337 cu in engine. I’d also like a little later edition of the transmission. I’ve spoken with a couple of the owners of the existing cars and they have been very helpful, as have a number of other SDC and ASC people, including some here. Any help or advice is appreciated! I have the 1935 magazine article with plans, though they are not exactly complete or 100% correct. I’m also modeling the car in 3D CAD to get the dimensions right and create a parts list. Here’s what I am currently looking for, hopefully near the East Coast (I’m in Massachusetts), but I’ll take what is available: 1935-37 President 8 engine, complete and rebuildable. 1932-33 President 8 front axle (58” track width) 1929 Commander EW or GB rear axle with 3.55-3.73 ratio 1938 B-W overdrive transmission with floor shift (sideways box) 1930's Ross steering box with shaft to left side What have you got hidden away in the barn or garage? I’ll be at the York Swap Meet.