Was the 1955 V8 made by Studebaker? I am a new member and am looking at a '55 with an 8 cylinder engine. Thank you for any input.
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Studebaker had, basically 3 engines that they used, in '55 passenger cars. A 185" six, used in the Champions. A 224" V8 that was only used in early production Commanders, and a 259" V8, President engine, that was also used in the later production Commanders. If the car your looking at, still has its original engine? It's most likely a 259".
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I have a 1955 Dealer salesman manual full of all the factory specs with photos on all models . It shows photos of the engine with all the factory specs
If interested contact me at joebetsy6@gmail.com
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Joe Parsons
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Originally posted by SB-Danny View PostMy 55 Truck has the first year of the V8 224-hsp
Make that, the First year for Stude. V8's in 1/2 & 3/4 Ton TRUCKS! Also 224 c.i.d. not H.P.
Here is a '55 Studebaker President V8.
Sorry, if the OP is looking at a Packard I don't have a Pic of the Packard V8 engine.Last edited by StudeRich; 01-03-2019, 03:20 PM.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Originally posted by Packard49 View PostWas the 1955 V8 made by Studebaker? I am a new member and am looking at a '55 with an 8 cylinder engine. Thank you for any input.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Packard49 I see you are from North Carolina. There are two SDC chapters in the state. One is the Eastern North Carolina chapter and the other being the North Carolina chapter. Depending on where in the state you are located you might want to join one, or both, of these chapters. The North Carolina chapter covers from mid-Piedmont to the mountains and the Eastern NC Chapter from Raleigh to the coast. For more info PM me with your contact information and I can get you more details.Joe Roberts
'61 R1 Champ
'65 Cruiser
Eastern North Carolina Chapter
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Thanks for ALL the input. The car that I am interested in is not close to me at this point, as I am a "snow bird" in Florida. I have a car guy friend that is going to review the car next week; at which time I will get the VIN and engine numbers.
Again, Many Thanks..........Marc
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Also get the number from the firewall tag under the hood. It's in front of the passenger. It should say something like 16G8 - W5 1234.
That will tell us the model and level of trim, or level of "deluxe-ness" if you will.RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
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Originally posted by Packard49 View PostThanks for ALL the input. The car that I am interested in is not close to me at this point, as I am a "snow bird" in Florida. I have a car guy friend that is going to review the car next week; at which time I will get the VIN and engine numbers.
Again, Many Thanks..........MarcJerry Forrester
Forrester's Chrome
Douglasville, Georgia
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