Mark Anderson
Member SDC and FMCA
Keeper of the Studebaker Cruiser Registry
Member SDC and FMCA
Keeper of the Studebaker Cruiser Registry
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A question: Since 65 and 66 Cruisers could be had with a V8 or a '6' and I note that the order sheet does not specify the engine type, was a V8 the default engine for Cruisers and the '6' was a special order?
<h5>Mark
'57 Transtar Deluxe
Vancouver Island
Are you planning to attend the NW Overdrive Tour in Parksville, BC
May 23 & 24, 2009?</h5>
Mark Hayden
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That's just the window sticker. Six cylinder car bodies were designated by SY9 instead of a VY9 on the body tag. I don't think they were special orders, although the number of 65-66 6 cylinders was low. There were 791 1965 Cruisers were built with 6 cylinder engines; of those, 128 had a standard 3-speed transmission, 74 had standard PLUS overdrive; and 589 came with an automatic transmission. I don't have the 66 numbers in front of me.
Mark Andersonquote:Originally posted by Mark57
A question: Since 65 and 66 Cruisers could be had with a V8 or a '6' and I note that the order sheet does not specify the engine type, was a V8 the default engine for Cruisers and the '6' was a special order?
<h5>Mark
'57 Transtar Deluxe
Vancouver Island
Are you planning to attend the NW Overdrive Tour in Parksville, BC
May 23 & 24, 2009?</h5>
Member SDC and FMCA
Keeper of the Studebaker Cruiser Registry
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Wonder if the Ede Motor Co. would give me much of a trade-in credit for a '61 Cruiser?[:0]
Miscreant Studebaker nut in California's central valley.
1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door
No deceptive flags to prove I'm patriotic - no biblical BS to impress - just ME and Studebakers - as it should be.Comment
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Of course, SY9 and VY9, I'm brilliant this morning! [B)](sound of smacking oneself in the forehead).quote:Originally posted by 65cruiser
Six cylinder car bodies were designated by SY9 instead of a VY9 on the body tag.
Mark Anderson
Keeper of the Studebaker Cruiser Registry
<h5>Mark
'57 Transtar Deluxe
Vancouver Island
Are you planning to attend the NW Overdrive Tour in Parksville, BC
May 23 & 24, 2009?</h5>
Mark Hayden
'66 CommanderComment
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Push button radio cost $64.95 on window sticker. Is that a AM/FM I see in the dash? Original BLACK buttons?Comment
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Very solid-looking little car! I bet with all the help she'll get from her local chapter members, that little beauty will be a runner in no time!
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Clark in San Diego
'63 F2/Lark Standard
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Ran when parked
Mark Anderson
Member SDC and FMCA
Keeper of the Studebaker Cruiser Registry
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Nice cruiser! I have a few questions, is that an am/fm radio? It looks like it could be. Also, the tissue box, is that a true studebaker one? I always thought that they went to the grey plastic one for later years.
1947 Studebaker M-5
1948 Studebaker Land Cruiser
1961 Studebaker Lark 4-dr. Sedan
1947 Studebaker M-5
1946 Studebaker M-5
1948 Studebaker Land Cruiser
1961 Studebaker Lark 4-dr. Sedan
1951 Studebaker Land Cruiser
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As will the serial number. Six cylinder cars will read C13xxxxx and V8 cars will read C53xxxxx.quote:Originally posted by Mark57
Of course, SY9 and VY9, I'm brilliant this morning! [B)](sound of smacking oneself in the forehead).
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The radio is an AM/FM. Not sure about the tissue dispenser.
Mark Andersonquote:Originally posted by 61LaRk4dr
Nice cruiser! I have a few questions, is that an am/fm radio? It looks like it could be. Also, the tissue box, is that a true studebaker one? I always thought that they went to the grey plastic one for later years.
Member SDC and FMCA
Keeper of the Studebaker Cruiser Registry
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I first noticed the vinyl top. That is a fairly rare option. At $83.20, on a $2550 car, I can see why. I had a friend that owned a 1965 Cruiser with a vinyl top. That is even rarer.
Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longerGary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longerComment
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Jane,
That's a nice looking Cruiser and I'm glad that you're keeping the car. Your dad would be proud.
I've always felt that the '66 was one of the nicest looking Lark type body styles and your car convinces me even more.
Best of luck. Wise move to join SDC.
Rog
'59 Lark VI Regal Hardtop
Smithtown,NY'59 Lark VI Regal Hardtop
Smithtown,NY
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I REALLY like the 64-66s with vinyl tops. I looked at a rusty 65 2dsd at York this year that still looked sharp from a distance due to that top[8D]quote:Originally posted by studegary
I first noticed the vinyl top. That is a fairly rare option. At $83.20, on a $2550 car, I can see why. I had a friend that owned a 1965 Cruiser with a vinyl top. That is even rarer.
Nice car, Jane!
Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131
"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311
"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"
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All 1965-1966 Daytona Sport Sedans (two doors) had vinyl tops. It is the 1965-1966 four door sedans with vinyl tops that I was referring to as rare (especially 1965).quote:Originally posted by bams50
I REALLY like the 64-66s with vinyl tops. I looked at a rusty 65 2dsd at York this year that still looked sharp from a distance due to that top[8D]quote:Originally posted by studegary
I first noticed the vinyl top. That is a fairly rare option. At $83.20, on a $2550 car, I can see why. I had a friend that owned a 1965 Cruiser with a vinyl top. That is even rarer.
Nice car, Jane!
[brown]Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT
Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longerGary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longerComment
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