joe renner Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 having trouble finding what other model studebaker matches this for parts. So far no site shows the hearse as a model. Am restoring this and need parts Thanks Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Hearses were usually custom built by a separate company different from the chassis company. Look for a makers tag on the body to identify the company that built the hearse. Also there is a group called the Professional Car Society that includes members who collect and restore ambulances and hearses. Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studeboy Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 If it is a 1937 studebaker it should be built either on a Dictator/ Commander chassis or a President chassis. If it is a 6 cylinder it is the first type. If it is a straight eight it is a President chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 The body was most likely built by Superior. They did a lot of Studebakers and even had an arrangement to sell (offer?) them through Studebaker dealers. The other professional car builders worked only through their own dealers and distributors. But the customer base for professional cars was also small and specialized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Bender also built hearse bodies for Studebaker in those years. I recommend this book by George Hamlin: https://www.studebakermuseum.org/store/Studebaker-Professional-Cars Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Pictures? On 4/8/2022 at 5:17 PM, joe renner said: having trouble finding what other model studebaker matches this for parts. So far no site shows the hearse as a model. Am restoring this and need parts Thanks Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmaster37 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Just restored my 35 Studebaker hearse. Was a fun project, most parts were already there. professional Car Society is also a good reference. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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