new carb for 56 stude

[studebakerjoe]

my husband is in heaven, next week he can get a brand new carb for his 56 stude. i think i am there with him because im getting rest of stuff to finish my camper with. doesnt look like i will taking glamper to car show this year. he has jury duty and its postponing the working on it. theres always next year. 58L packard is leaving us monday. guy from florida is coming to get it. we decided we didnt want to do another project car, there are too many projects going on right now. so we sold it.

[StudeRich]

Hmm, a BRAND NEW Carb. what is this Studebaker a Six Cylinder? Or a V8 getting an Edelbrock AFB Clone 4 Barrel?

[StudeDave57]

If memory serves- their '56 is a 'Vice' President.




StudeDave '57

[Geigs]

Perfect timing! I just purchased a 56 President and it needs a new 4 barrel carb. The car has not been run in years and it seems the carb is past the point of no return. Any suggestions on what type/brand to get? Thank you!

[studegary]

Perfect timing! I just purchased a 56 President and it needs a new 4 barrel carb. The car has not been run in years and it seems the carb is past the point of no return. Any suggestions on what type/brand to get? Thank you!

My suggestion is have your original carb. rebuilt, not just a "kit", by someone that has experience and is trusted with these units.
Since your next question will be - Who?, I would say Dave T. from the SDC vendors list or Daytona Carb. Co. (not sure if name is correct).
If it is truly "past the point of no return" (which I doubt if the car was running and especially if it runs at all now), I would suggest an Edelbrock (don't remember the model number). This will require a different manifold, machining of your existing manifold or an adapter.

[studeclunker]

Yup, yup, yup, I agree with Gary! Dave Thibeault is the man to send it to! He did a beautiful job on the carb for my '56 Parkview!