pkhammer Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 I know a guy that has a 1919 Studebaker Big Six (or what's left of it) sitting in a warehouse. Every time I see it I think to myself what a great speedster project it's make. The cowl and what's left of the body is aluminum and the wheels are solid disc. Are there any speedsters out there made from the Big Sixes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79 speedster Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 I don't have an answer for you regarding on question, but I'm looking for a project like that. It would be a great candidate for a custom build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkhammer Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 It's for sale. WW Motorcars and Parts in Broadway, Va. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 For the 5500 I am not sure it is in the right price frame unless you are a serious Studebaker fan. The disc wheels are nicer than woods, which is a plus. It would be a good project restored but looks like a bunch of heavy work would need to be done. It's a good thing this one is for the east coast bunch to fight over. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkhammer Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 The price is of course the ask. I would think that price would be negotiable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 I would sure hope so. The big 6 Studebaker is the top of the line for Studebaker and good performing automobiles. I hope someone with ambition, deep pockets and good vision takes this one on and actually restores it back as original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkhammer Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 Me too, but to restore it would be a labor of love for sure. That's why I thought it might be a better candidate for a speedster project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFeeney Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Attached are pictures of my 1922 Big Six speedster project. It was a fun, low cost build. I started with a junk car beyond restoration. It was a touring car once that had the entire top removed and the body cut off behind the front seat and a pick up bed installed. It sat inside for 40 years. All I knew when I bought it was the crank turned. I channeled the cowl 3" and sectioned it 8". This allowed the body to set inside the frame. The body from the cowl back I made for a cost of $500. I tinkered on it for 5 years spending a average of $ 4.32 cents a day. This was my second speedster. I am now working on a 1922 Hudson fairgrounds racer using a 1949 Hudson straight 8. I would encourage anyone to use their hands and mind to create a speedster. Life is Good , Think Spring/Hershey 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Tremaine Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 I have a 22 or 23 big six chassis and drive train that would make an excellent speedster. I bought it for parts for my 21 but i hate to start taking it apart as it could be made into a speedster which would be terribly fun. It needs wheels and a body but its got radiator and engine/trans and axles. wheels are welded on truck wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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