myerstowner Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Is a non-running studebaker commander 1955 worth 3500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Maybe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Some of them might be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Big difference between a C-K coupe and hardtop on the 120" wheelbase over the 116" sedan & wagon cars. The C-K body style is far more desirable over the others. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myerstowner Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 I know its a coupe. Has a chevy 350 engine and a 3- speed manual with overdrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 I dont think Studebaker was using GM engines in 1955. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 1 hour ago, JACK M said: I dont think Studebaker was using GM engines in 1955. Certainly not a 350ci. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Glad to see you are still looking. This car sounds like it has been 'street rodded' at some point. I have no idea on value. But some things that will affect it are the condition of the body, the interior, if all of the trim is there, glass etc. Obviously the motor has been changed. If youre wanting original you should be able to find a more correct power plant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Studebakers did come with SBCs in the 60s. I think they were only 283s. They even had Studebaker scripted valve covers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 3 minutes ago, JACK M said: Studebakers did come with SBCs in the 60s. I think they were only 283s. They even had Studebaker scripted valve covers. Yes, 1965-66 I believe. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 The engines used by Studebaker in 1965/66 were not sourced from GM. They came from McKinnon Industries which was a supplier of industrial engines. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 (edited) 20 minutes ago, dictator27 said: The engines used by Studebaker in 1965/66 were not sourced from GM. They came from McKinnon Industries which was a supplier of industrial engines. Yes, a Canadian engine supplier using GM designed 230 6 cyl and 283 small block V8s. Edited February 9 by TerryB (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynard Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I've never seen an original '53 or newer Studebaker regardless of body style or wheelbase that didn't have rust. Most of them significant, some less so. ...and I'm here on the salt-free, relatively dry west coast. You may be in for a serious cosmetic, if not structural restoration. Parts are getting harder to find. Good Luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalowed Bill Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 4 hours ago, Reynard said: I've never seen an original '53 or newer Studebaker regardless of body style or wheelbase that didn't have rust. Most of them significant, some less so. ...and I'm here on the salt-free, relatively dry west coast. You may be in for a serious cosmetic, if not structural restoration. Parts are getting harder to find. Good Luck Yes and no regarding rust. I live on the WC too and have 11 rust free Studebakers in my collection. But some I've owned since the early 60's. All cars in the 50's rusted. At least Studebaker was still body on frame and rust could be handled easily with a wrench rather then a torch. This forum is apt to be a bit tough on street rodded cars. Regardless $3500 is not that much money. Is it worth it? Who really knows? Are you ready to do some work on the car, because you know you will have to? If you put some sweat equity into the project and a little money you shouldn't loose much. As an old friend once told me "If you have an itch you have to scratch it." I can't really guess at how bad your itch is, but you keep coming back to this car so.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myerstowner Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 he said it resembles a 56 studebaker hawk. Is that common? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 On 2/9/2024 at 4:36 PM, dictator27 said: The engines used by Studebaker in 1965/66 were not sourced from GM. They came from McKinnon Industries which was a supplier of industrial engines. McKinnon Industries is a GM engine plant in St. Catherines Ontario Canada. They supplied Chevrolet engines for the Oshawa Ontario assembly plant as well as the SAME engines painted black for Studebaker Canada. Here's a picture of my old 1966 Studebaker with the 194 c.i. inline 6 that also was installed in Chevy Nova, Chevelle, GM Acadian and Beaumont, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 (edited) Instead of us pulling opinions out of our *ssh**es why don't you get your phone out and post some pictures? Edited February 10 by alsancle (see edit history) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTR Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 On 2/9/2024 at 10:17 AM, myerstowner said: Is a non-running studebaker commander 1955 worth 3500? Only one way to know for sure and it doesn’t involve or require opinions of random strangers on any internet forum. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 17 hours ago, Buffalowed Bill said: As an old friend once told me "If you have an itch you have to scratch it." I can't really guess at how bad your itch is, but you keep coming back to this car so.... If you are taking the time to ask a bunch of people their opinions just move along. There is another car coming along that will sweep you off your feet. 17 hours ago, Buffalowed Bill said: I live on the WC The WC? That one got a double take out of me. I know I would have remembered that second use of the initials if I had ever seen it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 In the Studebaker world, a sbc 350 is not unusual to find, nor a fatal detriment. We need to know a lot more. Also post pictures here and on studebakerdriversclub.com and the answers will be a lot more helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myerstowner Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 ok thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 SBC in it and it still doesn't run.....tell you anything? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 On 2/9/2024 at 1:17 PM, myerstowner said: Is a non-running studebaker commander 1955 worth 3500? Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 It could be if the body was NOS perfect! $3500 is cheap for no rust repair and repaint needed for ANY car. Pictures? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myerstowner Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 Sorry no pics yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 You are waiting too long. I would guess that you really don't want it. Endorphins don't flow for over 20 days. And that is the only motivation I have found to get the cars I really want to keep. Pass and move on. Something better is coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Ranard Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 No 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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