Model "N" update: starting to put it toghether...

[Chris_Dresbach]

...Sort of.





I tried to drive it, but didn't get too far. I think it needs a few parts... Eh, nothing a little bondo can't fix.[)][8D][][8]

Chris Dresbach. South Bend, In.

1940 Champion two door.
Parts of the 1952 Model N prototype.
1963 Prototype cart built by Studebaker.

[Chris_Dresbach]

It will eventually look something like this:


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Chris Dresbach. South Bend, In.

1940 Champion two door.
Parts of the 1952 Model N prototype.
1963 Prototype cart built by Studebaker.

[BobGlasscock]

At least that frame won't rust.................

'50 Champion, 1 family owner

[Jerry Forrester]

Chris, turn the crankshaft around. It'll run a lot better.[}]

Jerry Forrester
Forrester's Chrome
Douglasville, Georgia

[Orestudeguy]

Chris,,
Looks good, but I thought you might want to get the crankshaft turned around..
It's the wrong end forward, unless Studebaker had planned something a bit unusual!!


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

[Chris_Dresbach]

quote:Originally posted by Jerry Forrester

Chris, turn the crankshaft around. It'll run a lot better.[}]

Jerry Forrester
Forrester's Chrome
Douglasville, Georgia

So THAT'S why it wouldn't go![)]

Chris Dresbach. South Bend, In.

1940 Champion two door.
Parts of the 1952 Model N prototype.
1963 Prototype cart built by Studebaker.

[Chris_Dresbach]

quote:Originally posted by Orestudeguy

Chris,,
Looks good, but I thought you might want to get the crankshaft turned around..
It's the wrong end forward, unless Studebaker had planned something a bit unusual!!


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

Uh, this prototype was going to be front wheel drive.[)] (or not)

Chris Dresbach. South Bend, In.

1940 Champion two door.
Parts of the 1952 Model N prototype.
1963 Prototype cart built by Studebaker.

[mbstude]

I gave you two crankshafts. Put them together and run a V12 in that hot rod.

[sweetolbob]

Chris

I applaud your dedication to make the N rebuild happen. It's great to see one of our young members set a goal and strive to make it happen.

Keep the faith it's a monumental project but it is near and dear to the hearts of a large number of SDC members.[]

Bob

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[Milaca]

Chris, I think you need to purchase a MIG (wire feed) welder and practice welding on some junk car bodies until you get good at welding thin gauge steel. When you get good at it, then you can tackle welding the Champion and model N bodies. When you finish them, then you can come and repair my Studes.

[Nelsen Motorsports]

It's a start! Another instance where bondo is your best friend...


Alex Nelsen, 15 year old Studebaker nut.
1954 Champion Coupe
Lizella, GA

[Chris_Dresbach]

quote:Originally posted by Milaca

Chris, I think you need to purchase a MIG (wire feed) welder and practice welding on some junk car bodies until you get good at welding thin gauge steel. When you get good at it, then you can tackle welding the Champion and model N bodies. When you finish them, then you can come and repair my Studes.

Anybody got a MIG[?][)]

Chris Dresbach. South Bend, In.

1940 Champion two door.
Parts of the 1952 Model N prototype.
1963 Prototype cart built by Studebaker.

[DieselJim]

Me

[PlainBrownR2]

Me too, Clarke MIG from Menards for 300 dollars. It's my main welder for everything on the '55

[Mr Speed 53]

Chris its nice to see you are such a Stude fan and Good Luck on the project! Hope you can also find and complete the 2 door version. Have built a lot of cars out of left overs so it is possible,but do it while your young. Ed