51 Champion Trunk Handle Trim?

[cbonner757]

Good afternoon. Does some kind of glass or plastic insert go into the big "S", and what do the initials HLS stamped above the big S stand for?



Regards,
Clarence

[Carl Purdy]

The big S stands for STANT They are the ones that made them. So I was told years ago.

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[Roscomacaw]

The big S is for Studebaker. And I'd bet a buck to a cop's donut that the HLS has something to do with Hurd Locks that Studebaker used.

Stant made caps for fuel and coolant systems. I doubt they had anything to do with this trunk ornament/latch/taglite assy.


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[BobGlasscock]

Please, don't make THE DAVE mad. Those donuts haven't made him light.

'50 Champion, 1 family owner

[Carl Purdy]

I still say S stands for STANT. Studebaker never made a S like that.

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[cbonner757]

Okay, but there is a pinhole down inside the big S that might be where some kind of glass or similar emblem was mounted into the inset-- anyone have an assembly like this, or know if it is missing a piece?

Regards,
Clarence

[Orestudeguy]

Hi Clarence,

I have a 1951 Starlight and the original trunk piece is exactly like yours. I also have a much nice spare and it is the same.
I haven't seen any that had any kind of "insert" or "emblem" in it.


George
Grants Pass, Oregon
64 Station Wagon with fixed roof (Canadian Car)

64 Wagonaire sliding roof South Bend car.

63 GT Hawk

51 Champion Starlight Coupe

[Doug M]

I have a Nos trunk handle to go on my 51 Commander Starlight it has no insert in the S.

[Dwain G.]

The pin hole is used to remove the lock assembly. Insert a small drill bit or wire and push in to release the lock.
The body parts book illustration depicts the squared-off 'S' and even the 'HLS'.
The squared-off 'S' can also be seen on horn buttons used in late '40s to early '50s.

[Roscomacaw]

There was never any insert in that S. Painted white maybe, but no insert.




1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door