New Old Guy

[Hippie]

Hi all,

I'm in NW Illinois near the Quad Cities and just bought my first Studebaker last night. Been a Chevy guy almost all my life and decided I needed a change of scenery. Always liked the the '53's so when a friend told me he knew of a Stude for sale I was all ears. It's a '55 Commander 2 dr. Sedan with a 224 4 bbl and 3 Spd/OD. I'm a '55 model myself so it should be a good relationship. I'll probably just scan through posts for awhile learning what I can before I do much posting. I'd like to know enough to at least ask intelligent questions. "Tis better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

Analog man in a digital world.

[Tom Bredehoft]

Welcome to the forum. We all suggest one of the first things you do is Join the SDC, look at the pinned topics at the top of the listing, one of them will direct you in the right place. For a new member, it's under $20.00 for the first year and the magazine Turning Wheels is worth far more than that.

We welcome questions, the unasked ones can get you in trouble.

[img=left]http://www.alink.com/personal/tbredehoft/Bothcars.jpg[/img=left]
Tom Bredehoft
'53 Commander Coupe
'60 Lark VI
'05 Legacy Ltd Wagon
All three Indiana built OD cars

[Tom Bredehoft]

Welcome to the forum. We all suggest one of the first things you do is Join the SDC, look at the pinned topics at the top of the listing, one of them will direct you in the right place. For a new member, it's under $20.00 for the first year and the magazine Turning Wheels is worth far more than that.

We welcome questions, the unasked ones can get you in trouble.

[img=left]http://www.alink.com/personal/tbredehoft/Bothcars.jpg[/img=left]
Tom Bredehoft
'53 Commander Coupe
'60 Lark VI
'05 Legacy Ltd Wagon
All three Indiana built OD cars

[Mark57]

quote:Originally posted by Tom B

We all suggest one of the first things you do is Join the SDC, look at the pinned topics at the top of the listing, one of them will direct you in the right place. For a new member, it's under $20.00 for the first year and the magazine Turning Wheels is worth far more than that.

We welcome questions, the unasked ones can get you in trouble.

Tom Bredehoft

Welcome to the Forum and the wonderful world of Stude's...[8D] Other than that, I would echo what Tom said!

<h5>Mark
'57 Transtar
3E-6/7-122 </h5>

[Mark57]

quote:Originally posted by Tom B

We all suggest one of the first things you do is Join the SDC, look at the pinned topics at the top of the listing, one of them will direct you in the right place. For a new member, it's under $20.00 for the first year and the magazine Turning Wheels is worth far more than that.

We welcome questions, the unasked ones can get you in trouble.

Tom Bredehoft

Welcome to the Forum and the wonderful world of Stude's...[8D] Other than that, I would echo what Tom said!

<h5>Mark
'57 Transtar
3E-6/7-122 </h5>

[Hippie]

Thanks guys, I'll do that. [8D]

Analog man in a digital world.

[Hippie]

Thanks guys, I'll do that. [8D]

Analog man in a digital world.

[Randy_G]

Welcome to the world of Studebaker! We would love to see your new baby, have any pictures of her that you might share?

Randy_G
1959 Lark Sedan

https://www.AutomotiveHistoryOnline.com

[Randy_G]

Welcome to the world of Studebaker! We would love to see your new baby, have any pictures of her that you might share?

Randy_G
1959 Lark Sedan

https://www.AutomotiveHistoryOnline.com

[BobPalma]

Hi, Glenn, and welcome aboard the Studebaker hobby. There's a number of us partial to the fish-mouth '55s, so you'll be in good company.

If your '55 Commander really is a sedan and not the low-slung coupe, it has a straight (non-wrap-around) windshield with the 224 engine and is known as an "early" 1955. That 224 with overdrive is a surprisingly sprightly combination.

You're in the right place. Do join The Studebaker Drivers Club right away; instructions are at the top of the forum...and as was pointed out, it's only $19.95 for the first year.

Say, the Quad Cities aren't halfway around the world from the little town of Stanton MI. If you are into drag racing, there's a good group of us that participate in The Pure Stock Musclecar Drag Races, this year being September 14 and 15 at Mid-Michigan Motorplex in Stanton. 'Come by for some exciting times.

Bob Palma
Technical Editor
Turning Wheels

[BobPalma]

Hi, Glenn, and welcome aboard the Studebaker hobby. There's a number of us partial to the fish-mouth '55s, so you'll be in good company.

If your '55 Commander really is a sedan and not the low-slung coupe, it has a straight (non-wrap-around) windshield with the 224 engine and is known as an "early" 1955. That 224 with overdrive is a surprisingly sprightly combination.

You're in the right place. Do join The Studebaker Drivers Club right away; instructions are at the top of the forum...and as was pointed out, it's only $19.95 for the first year.

Say, the Quad Cities aren't halfway around the world from the little town of Stanton MI. If you are into drag racing, there's a good group of us that participate in The Pure Stock Musclecar Drag Races, this year being September 14 and 15 at Mid-Michigan Motorplex in Stanton. 'Come by for some exciting times.

Bob Palma
Technical Editor
Turning Wheels

[Guest]

Welcome, Glenn! You'll get great advice here from experts. As to the "better to remain silent" idea - I've found it's better to remove all doubt, and you'll get the help you need! People take pity on the village idiot. ha ha! ME.
BTW, I love your signature. Welcome to the forum & I hope you enjoy your new old '55 as much as I have.

Western Washington, USA

[Guest]

Welcome, Glenn! You'll get great advice here from experts. As to the "better to remain silent" idea - I've found it's better to remove all doubt, and you'll get the help you need! People take pity on the village idiot. ha ha! ME.
BTW, I love your signature. Welcome to the forum & I hope you enjoy your new old '55 as much as I have.

Western Washington, USA

[sumf]

Find the nearest SDC Chapter on this site and join SDC and Chapter through them. They may be able to save you more local knowledge than a lifetime of dues will cost.

Karl

[sumf]

Find the nearest SDC Chapter on this site and join SDC and Chapter through them. They may be able to save you more local knowledge than a lifetime of dues will cost.

Karl