boojoe Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Haven't been here for quite some time The car is pretty much done .I am just trying to picture how I'm going to finish the rear of the car. I stare at it for a while and think I may have a plan but I'm having trouble putting it to metal! I saw a show on tv where a shop used a 39 ford hood for the rear and built sides. Not sure I like that . I need to do something to cover fuel tank. I'm also having a problem with carbs, I have two but the car won't run with either one. Trying to find a decent one. It was running but way too rich. I changed carbs and now it won't run at all. I need to regroup and figure this out!! The shop is done and is working out great. Lots of room for my junk .I'm learning to use a English wheel and plannising hammer. So far so good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Today I decided to make an adaptor and put a Rochester two barrel on my 49 Studebaker motor as no one has a used carter one barrel> The motor is in my 25 speedster. Should n't be a problem, I do have a milling machine. Hope this works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtbaron Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Everyone seems to think that an old hood is the easy way to start a boat tail back, but I can't say I've seen many done that way that I liked. I'm sure you'll be tossing some practice runs in the scrap pile, but if you persevere until you learn how to use that English wheel and plannishing hammer I think you'll be happier in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Haven't been here for quite some time The car is pretty much done .I am just trying to picture how I'm going to finish the rear of the car. I stare at it for a while and think I may have a plan but I'm having trouble putting it to metal! I saw a show on tv where a shop used a 39 ford hood for the rear and built sides. Not sure I like that . I need to do something to cover fuel tank. I'm also having a problem with carbs, I have two but the car won't run with either one. Trying to find a decent one. It was running but way too rich. I changed carbs and now it won't run at all. I need to regroup and figure this out!! The shop is done and is working out great. Lots of room for my junk .I'm learning to use a English wheel and plannising hammer. So far so good.Have you tried "carbking" on this forum for a carburetor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Yes but that didn't work out , I can't pay his price for a carb!! I have since I wrote gotten the engine running, was a problem with the float. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 While I'm here I'll let you all know this car is for sale. It runs and you can go back in my posts to see the build and what I started with. The price is $4000. Let me know if your interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtbaron Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Too bad, this seems to be the way a lot of these projects end. Good luck on the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest QGolden Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Hey JoeI'be been following your build since the beginning, it has been a source of inspiration for mine. I understand that sometimes projects need to move on, I wish you the best, and if you start another one, come back. Mine is actually a little further along than this, but things slow down in the winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 I like building more than driving! Its just taking up too much room in my shop. I want to move on and rescue another car. Your project looks good ! Good luck with it !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Hang it from the ceiling, make room, good chance after you sell, you will want it back, MAYBE. Been there, know how it feels.,However you go, I wish you well.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Car is sold and will be headed to Michigan next week . Its been a lot of fun and a learning experience. I started work on a car I've been looking for for about 10 years on and off!! Finally found a decent body. SS 396 chevelle with a four speed!! I will be saving this one and putting it back on the road. That's what I do not a restorer, a car saver!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mohr hp Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I'm curious about what happened to the original touring body from the '25 Studebaker. F/S? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 The body was mostly gone when I got the car. ! two doors and the cowl. those parts are already sold as I didn't plan on using them. I would like to get a hold of the person from Michigan that bought the car as when he picked it up I couldn't find the head. My friend had the head in his machine shop and it appeared today. I am now in position of it .If you see this post by some chance get a hold of me. I have your address but no phone # . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jpizza57111 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 if you still need yur wheels done,stutzman wheel shop in baltic,ohio they do great work and a good turn around time not as expensive as the shop in pa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojoe Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 I used Stutzman !! excellent work and only $200 a wheel. Honest people He made a mistake on the bill and sent money back to me.!! Highly recommended. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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