Dirty spare tire???

[52-fan]

I was looking at Studebakers on ebay and stopped to look at a 63 GT 4 speed car http://www.ebay.com/itm/Studebaker-H...m=162200255562 . The car looks nice, but with some normal wear and tear. The thing that surprised me was the condition of the spare tire. I think I would have taken it out of the trunk for the pictures.

[studegary]

If they are selling it on consignment and do not own it outright, they may not be able to make changes.

Since it is a business, I will make a couple of comments.
1) They have the model name spelled two different ways, both incorrect. They could read it right off the car.
2) I have no idea what that number is that they use for a "VIN". "VIN (Vehicle Identification Number):
GCCDFW81" Perhaps it is something made up for a salvage/stolen/lost title. Could the DFW part stand for Dallas Fort Worth (the dealer is in Texas)?

[41 Frank]

Agreed, that wheel and tire look like they were a the bottom of a lake for a long time, yuck.

[8E45E]

I have no idea what that number is that they use for a "VIN". "VIN (Vehicle Identification Number):
GCCDFW81" Perhaps it is something made up for a salvage/stolen/lost title. Could the DFW part stand for Dallas Fort Worth (the dealer is in Texas)?

One can clearly see body #1007 is visible in the underhood shot. Perhaps someone is able to back-track to the serial number.

Craig

[SN-60]

Agreed, that wheel and tire look like they were a the bottom of a lake for a long time, yuck.

Hopefully, the entire car wasn't!

[57pack]

Yep, my thoughts as well!
Just a few minutes with spray-nine and a hose would be a vast improvement.

[swvalcon]

Just think if that's what the original spare tire looked like what did the car look like before the new coat of paint?

[StudeNewby]

The alternator pulley and the Hydro-Vac also show rust. Curiouser and curiouser.

Just think if that's what the original spare tire looked like what did the car look like before the new coat of paint?

[TWChamp]

Just think if that's what the original spare tire looked like what did the car look like before the new coat of paint?

That was my first thought also.

I am surprised at the number of missing spare tires and even more, the jacks are seldom sold with the car.

[Warren Webb]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned it missing the battery hold down! Plus those battery cables look awfully thin (especially the ground wire)......................and long!!

[abkco]

I think it's got all that I would want

[StudeRich]

The last time we saw it and talked about it, they must have had a no sale like they are going to have now.

An R1 Engine? with a Holly Carburetor, wrong Air Cleaner, Chrysler Alternator, bad Batt. Cables, No hold Down, rusted, muddy Spare, non-matching Arm Rests and Console (probably the ONLY things original inside that car!) I doubt it was built with a Black Interior.
Wow, anything Good?
Oh yeah, a shinny re-paint.

Of course all this stuff is somewhat minor, but it's what you expect on a cheap $2000.00 Craigslist Car, not a $20,000.00 eBay Ad from the "Worlds Largest Classic Car Dealer!

[8E45E]

Quite a few loose ends on that car.

It appears the Climatizer hoses are missing, as is the a/c compressor.

If I was to spend that kind of money on a car, I would want the basics like the heater to be operational, regardless of make, and on this one, all the a/c components to be in place.

Craig

[Mrs K Corbin]

I'd be real worried about the frame and hog troughs...

[BeeJay]

it's only had a "partial Restoration". They just haven't gotten to the spare tire yet!