slowjim Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I need a windshield frame for a 1931 Studebaker Commander model 70. Also looking for hub caps for wire wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 May be of some help for you to know that the windshield frames for the '31 Presidents model 80 and 90 are the same as your Commander 70 (closed cars). Strangely there seem to be more President survivors than Commanders. I might add that the Sept/Oct 2001 issue of the Antique Studebaker Review has a feature on the '31 model 70, 12 pages with complete specs, production and numerous photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Attaching the last two pages of the article on the '31 Commander I did for the September/October 2001 issue of The Antique Studebaker Review. It shows the many different pieces of literature Studebaker offered for this model. It includes parts book, service bulletins, sales literature, owner's manual and various promotional literature etc. I have similar literature for all years and models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowjim Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 This REALLY helps... Thanks Very much. The picture helps with other decisions being made as well. I also got a referral to a company in Pennsylvania that builds frames from established patterns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studerex Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 If it is N/C Industries they have done several for me and did a good job. I don't think they have your pattern though, unless its a roadster. But they are your best bet. I have a couple sedan window frames but not sure of their application. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Is it a convertible Coupe or closed sedan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13CADDY Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I used N. C. industries also--did one for my 32-- do great work, easy to work with also--Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 The Commander 70 was not offered in an open car in the '31 model year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowjim Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Thanks for the replies from everyone. I spoke with N/C Industries. They don't have a pattern for my car, but would like to help. They have patterns for a 31 President Victoria, and a 32 President. Do you know if either of these will work? I know that Studeq mentioned that 31 President's would be the same, but does that apply to the Victoria model? The patterns for the two cars are different numbers, so apparently they are not the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studerex Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 The blueprint might be available at the museum. It is amazing what is there. You have to have a part number. Got a manual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeq Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) The President Victoria windshield frame is the same as the other Commander and President (models 70-80-90) closed cars so as I mentioned in a previous post it should be the same as your model 70. Part number 251158P (this is for the frame and glass). If you wish to pursue the blue print contact the Studebaker National Museum .https://studebakermuseum.org/about/contact/ If calling ask for Andy Beckman. Edited January 24, 2019 by studeq (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowjim Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Thanks for all of the help !! I wasn't sure if the President Victoria was a special body style, or if it was a trim level. You have been GREAT help. I'm also going to reach out to the Museum today.. Sounds like a time for a visit too. It's been a few years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studerex Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 If you have the size list it here and I will check the ones I have. Length, height at ends and center. Also photo if you have the old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowjim Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 Thanks @ Studerex. I'll get the measurements and send them to you. I don't have a picture of the original. Apparently it got misplaced at the first shop that had the car. (It was a bad experience all the way around. Good learning experience?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowjim Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 I got the measurements for the windshield frame that I need. 42 1/2 " across the top 14 1/2" tall at the ends 11 7/8' tall at the center I appreciate the help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowjim Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 On 2/1/2019 at 4:49 PM, slowjim said: I got the measurements for the windshield frame that I need. 42 1/2 " across the top 14 1/2" tall at the ends 11 7/8' tall at the center I appreciate the help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowjim Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 I'm getting ready to order the windshield frame thru N/C industries. Does anyone know if they were nickel plated, or painted body color. Please let me know. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) All the photos I see on the www appear to show it painted. Edited April 27, 2019 by Spinneyhill (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickb Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) I just check mine and the frame measurements are different 45 1/4 across top 15 1/2 on the ends 12 5/8 in the center Height is to the top of the hinge Now for a question, can anyone tell me what the two screw holes on each side are for, if they the are for weather seal do you know where to get it Thanks Rick Edited April 27, 2019 by rickb (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13CADDY Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 1 hour ago, rickb said: I just check mine and the frame measurements are different 45 1/4 across top 15 1/2 on the ends 12 5/8 in the center Height is to the top of the hinge Now for a question, can anyone tell me what the two screw holes on each side are for, if they the are for weather seal do you know where to get it Thanks Rick that's where the left & right swing-out hinges attach--Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowjim Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 Thanks for checking Rick. I appreciate the effort. I'm going to confirm the dimensions with N/C windshield frames and see what they come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickb Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Let me know if I can be of any other help. I have a few extra parts but not much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowjim Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 Thanks Rick Now I'm looking for pictures etc. for the interior. We have enough left of the front seat to get patterns, but I'll take any pictures that I can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickb Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 I have lots of pics If you send me your email I can send lots of them, i think to many to put on here. I will send a few of them tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickb Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Here are some that I took before I took it apart so I would know how to put it back together Had to replace wood in roof and under the floor. Hope to have it back on the road this year, maybe next. Let me know if you need others Had to put the last ones in for fun. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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