Hey guys my name is Jay Derbidge. I am 24 and have been involved with Studebakers as long as I can remember. I am currently attending school at McPherson College in McPherson Kansas. I was very happy to hear that SDC donated a large amount of money to our school and I think that they are going to bye tools (we need badly) with it.
For any of you who will read this McPherson College is the only college in the nation to offer a bachlors degree in auto restoration. I will finish up my degree in May of 2005 and will go to work for my father on his many Studebakers.
Right now I am restoring a 63 Diesel that we picked up last fall. The chassis is all complete and the engine and transmissions are in. We added a 3 speed brown lipe to give us a little more options. We also changed the engine to a turbo to give us more power. If any one has ever driven a truck with a 4-53 detroit then you know you need all the power you can get. We kept the orgional engine intact so we could always put the back to Numbers Matching with no trouble at all. I can email some pics if anyone would like to see it in the process of restoration.
My question for you guys today is if anyone has the numbers for the raditor hoses for the diesel trucks. I have th Studebaker #s but they are no help to the part stores. I am also looking for contact information for Jim Maxey. Thanks for your help.
We are having a car show the first saturday in May and I am hoping to have a strong Studebaker showing. Lastyear we only had 2 so I am personally inviting all of you who would like to come and tour the school and have a great time to join. Thanks for letting me ramble on.
Jay Derbidge
For any of you who will read this McPherson College is the only college in the nation to offer a bachlors degree in auto restoration. I will finish up my degree in May of 2005 and will go to work for my father on his many Studebakers.
Right now I am restoring a 63 Diesel that we picked up last fall. The chassis is all complete and the engine and transmissions are in. We added a 3 speed brown lipe to give us a little more options. We also changed the engine to a turbo to give us more power. If any one has ever driven a truck with a 4-53 detroit then you know you need all the power you can get. We kept the orgional engine intact so we could always put the back to Numbers Matching with no trouble at all. I can email some pics if anyone would like to see it in the process of restoration.
My question for you guys today is if anyone has the numbers for the raditor hoses for the diesel trucks. I have th Studebaker #s but they are no help to the part stores. I am also looking for contact information for Jim Maxey. Thanks for your help.
We are having a car show the first saturday in May and I am hoping to have a strong Studebaker showing. Lastyear we only had 2 so I am personally inviting all of you who would like to come and tour the school and have a great time to join. Thanks for letting me ramble on.
Jay Derbidge
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