Rockne Street Rod

[DLynskey 176]

I thought you might be interested in this 1932 Rockne street rod I photographed at a cruise-in in Charleston, SC. It's the first Rockne I've seen in person. It's interesting how the grooved pattern below the radiator shell is repeated in the rear.

 

 

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Don

 

[Studemax 15]

Stock or rodded, Rockne's have a great look!

[starlightcoupe 65]

"... the grooved pattern below the radiator shell is repeated in the rear. "

The '33 Model 10 did not have that "grooved pattern."  That would be identification tip #2. Identification tip #1 would be the curvature of the front fender brow. 1932 brow ran horizontal; while the 1933 dipped directly to the lower grill panel, which sported no ridges or, in your parlance, "grooved pattern." Less noticeable would be that the '32 ran 18" wheels and the '33 ran 17"; an identification lost on a street rod. And those headlights appear European! "Not that there's anything wrong with that."

 

Edited October 11, 2017 by starlightcoupe (see edit history)

[rbk 39]

These pictures show the difference between all 1932 and 1933 Studebakers.

[Molly Quigley Moenkhoff 3]

This is my late Grandfather Richard Hall’s restored 32’ Rockne left now to my father...I loved going to car shows with my grandparents as a child. Gave me an amazing appreciation for these gorgeous babies!!! I even named my first born Rockne! Miss you Gramps

Edited July 11, 2019 by Molly Quigley Moenkhoff (see edit history)

[alanjohnston 10]

I like the story Molly. Richard was a great guy. I met him a few times in my Rockne. 

[DLynskey 176]

These two definitely look a lot better  than the street rod in my opinion.

 

Don

[starlightcoupe 65]

In most instances I too prefer authenticity.

This one has never been restored. Other than maintenance items, it is just as it left the factory.