1924 engine ID

[(S)]

I went to look at helping out on some parts for a newer Studebaker and found a 1924 -26?  Chassis and fenders.  The only clues I saw were solid steel disc type wheels, the weird looking head on the engine,   (Aluminum ) a  Wagner starter  and the dash had just one round part with a key switch and 2 levers,  I'm thinking it is a 24   Dictator...  Or it  was 90 years ago I looked all around the engine block for an ID number and saw nothing. My book only goes back to 1929 anyway

 

ANy info would be  helpful- it is for sale but not much left.  The '41 was not expected so guess who had a great Studebaker day?  

[studeq]

No Dictators until the 1927 model year so likely a Light Six 1922-24. The Light Six became the Standard Six in Sept 1924 so also possible it's a 25-26 model ER.   Anyone who owns one (and there are quite a few around) could tell you right away. Some images from the 1922 Light 6 owners manual attached.

 

Edited November 18, 2019 by studeq (see edit history)

[studeq]

About 5-6 years and $50,000 that Champion could look like this. 

[stude24]

The engine is from a 1921 to mid-production 1923 Light Six, they switched to a cast iron head and made other changes to the Light Six in 1923. 

[(S)]

Thanks.  I could not remember the 6  or Standard 6 name.  It looks similar.  The 41 was short some major parts  - now maybe it can continue again.  

[fh4ever]

that body appears to be straight...wonder how rusty the underside is?   

[nvonada]

I hope the grills are in the trunk...

[Stude Light]

If you find the engine serial number I can estimate the model year.  It is located on a pad just above the starter and will consist of two letters (EJ or EM) and followed by 6 numbers.

[(S)]

I'll get the number when I go back.  Thanks for that location picture.  I scraped and struggled looking all around the top  edge of the block looking and looking..........

 

I'd make an offer if someone actually needs it.  I'm too full  until I unload a 53K  and a 63GT I got with 6 Hawks and loads of Studebaker parts this Fall.  

[freddyo43]

Where are the parts located? I may be interested

[(S)]

I'm in Washington State,  Have not been back to look at condition on the old one.  The 41 is a keeper.

[(S)]

I finally made a deal on the old chassis.  The engine number says  EJ  70003   .

 

The engine is complete with trans,  diff, maybe 1 or 2 disc wheels, a few lug nuts,  front floor wood patterns, one side hood  and windshield,  a pair of nice doors...

 

ANy help to ID the thing would be most excellent.  Thanks.  

[studeboy]

EJ is the first model designation for the Light six 1920 to 1922. EM is 1923 to 1924.

[(S)]

OK  Thank you.  I don't have the books and a search at the SDC engine  serial number site does not list it.   I should probably email them.

 

I'll make the   EJ  Light 6 parts available soon  if anyone is looking...  Thanks.

[Stude Light]

The engine serial number makes that a 1922 EJ Light Six.

Scott

[(S)]

Thanks Scott.   Would the disc wheels fit up to 1924   ?     Or just 1920- 22?    Thanks

Edited March 28, 2020 by (S)
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