Guest 28Studelover Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Hi Studebaker Friends! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />Here are some pictures of My 1928 Commander that I picked up last year. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> I think, (From looking at other projects,) that I have a good starter project. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />Comments, suggestions and any other help would be more than welcome! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />Thanks.Don TerrienGreen Bay, WI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest 28Studelover Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 More Pics 6HELP! In this picture, there is a coil comming through the firewall. Right next to that, there is what looks like another one mounted upright, with what looks like a copper tube comming out from the center of it, and a coiled up resister? at the top. I'm kind of confused as to what this device is. Could it be a replacement for the one comming through the firewall?Thanks.Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kaminb Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Hi Don: Looks like a nice find. I have a 29 commander that looks identical (same paint colors) except mine has a straight 8. Mine also has the coil recessed into the firewall. This is the one used on my car. The other one may be a replacement unit installed because the original one has a problem. The original coil can be checked out to see if it is ok. Bruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1928D6 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Hi Don. Good luckwith the project - you certainly have a great base to start from. She's not really in too bad condition, and quite complete. I hope you'll have a lifetime of enjoyment from her.Thanks a lot for the detailed pics, too. It is such a great help to be able to see what the 1928 bits and pieces should look like. Apart from the radiator shell, and engine layout, your Commander looks almost identical to my 1928 Dictator, and I am finally able to see what door handles, window winders, etc, I should be looking out for. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjfourstar Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Howdy;Checking your pics, identical to my 29 Dictator, GEW-3, whch I bought from a fellow in Washington state and is modified. The body, interior, exterior is original, but has a 64 289, and trans, and TT rear end, and 4W disc brakes, wire wheels.and new steering but I'll change to a power rack.. It has "A" headlights and tail lights and a trunk. Nice car, looks good, he did get a couple of trophies with it. I'd say if you want it to be a "Trailer Queen" leave it original, good luck in finding parts; otherwise ,if you want to drive it..make it safe and enjoyable but keep the look original.JJfourstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stude8 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 RE: Pic 6, The coil protruding from the firewall is the original coil location used by Studebaker. The other coil is an aftermarket substitute someone added to operate the motor and with a resistor on top they were probably trying to run it on a 12 volt battery (Maybe why the first coil failed?).You can use a 1955 vintage GM / Chevrolet 6 volt coil (Part#1110350 ? can't find it in my notes at the moment) that will fit the firewall hole and if you carefully remove the steel mounting ring from the old coil (Drill weld spots and split the band with a hack saw cut) it can be adapted to the modern coil and look very much like original, it even has the traditional "Delco Remy" logo script molded in the high tension tower skirt. See this installation in the attached photo of my old 1930 President in which this substitution worked for many years. The metal tube coming out next to the old coil is the vacuum line that ran from intake manifold tap to the windshield wiper motor.Stude8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Stern Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Do you still have this car? Would love to talk to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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