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Forum: Technical Talk

If you have Studebaker-specific technical or mechanical questions or answers, post them here. Also, please check out the "Tech Tips, Specs and Data" section of this web site for links to more great Studebaker tech tips and information from local SDC chapters and others.

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: JOIN THE SDC...right here, right now!

    If you are not yet a member of the Studebaker Drivers Club, there are a thousand good reasons to join our more 12,500 Studebaker enthusiasts around...

    Started by BShaw, 01-10-2007 10:23 AM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: HELP US HELP YOU

    When posting inquiries and replying to requests for information, problem, parts/cars wanted or for sale, PLEASE be sure to include: 1. The city...

    Started by BShaw, 07-06-2006 10:42 AM
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  1. How do you install new window fuzzies?

    I'm about to try to fit the new window fuzzies on my 1955 Commander coupe, how do you bend the fuzzy channels to fit the door without kinking the...

    Started by bob1944, Today 06:33 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 23
    Today 08:31 AM Go to last post
  2. Paint source

    Hasanyone dealt with TCP GLOBAL.com.It is the website for auto color library.Is there house paint any good,it is about half what PPG runs.I went to...

    Started by l.arend, Today 08:16 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1
    Today 08:16 AM Go to last post
  3. Aluminum radiator for C Cab truck?

    Ok there have been a couple of post about aluminum radiators the last couple of days and that got me wondering if anyone had put an aluminum radiator...

    Started by TDITS, Yesterday 07:59 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 75
    Today 07:15 AM Go to last post
  4. Sending unit for a 1931 Commander?

    So Im the owner of a nice 1931 Commander and Ive been trying to find a new sending unit (among many other parts) for it....where is the best place to...

    Started by DrGonzo, Yesterday 05:23 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 37
    Today 06:54 AM Go to last post
  5. 1950 Champion 2-door sedan window rattles

    Now that I have started to drive the car I have noticed that when I shut either door, with its window down, that the window glass rattles more than I...

    Started by Jimmie, 09-07-2010 08:01 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 101
    Today 05:58 AM Go to last post
  6. Question Engine bay cables and tubes

    Hi folks, While my engine is at the machine shop for line honing, I started examining the engine compartment (63 GT). One thing looks weird to...

    Started by christophe, Today 04:01 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    Today 04:01 AM Go to last post
  7. Today's gasoline

    If a Sunoco gas pump says "May contain up to 15% ethanol", does that mean that all octane grades (even the 93 Ultra) at that pump may contain ethanol?

    Started by PeterHawk, 09-07-2010 06:48 AM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 327
    Today 12:34 AM Go to last post
  8. 6V Alternator

    Has anybody installed a 6V alternator on their car/truck? One of the claims for using it is it will give you brighter headlights. The only problem I...

    Started by sasquatch, Yesterday 11:15 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 129
    Yesterday 11:39 PM Go to last post
  9. brake light problems,,, any advice on brake light wireing??

    I cant seem to get brake lights on myt 57 hawk. all the turn signals, tail, park, and headlights work fine.. does any one know the color of the wire...

    Started by christineman, Yesterday 09:24 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 74
    Yesterday 11:06 PM Go to last post
  10. Avanti A pillar...Rust?

    I recently drove a 1963 R2 Avanti with 36K miles and the main deficiancy I could note (other than the non-flexible price) was the condition of the...

    Started by AnAvanti4Bob, 09-07-2010 02:17 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 234
    Yesterday 10:35 PM Go to last post
  11. 60 Lark Upholstry Question

    Are the tops of the arm rests in a 60 Lark covered with the same material as is used in the rest of the interior? I know that the tops are attached...

    Started by rayoung55, 09-07-2010 08:28 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 100
    Yesterday 09:18 PM Go to last post
  12. The point of points

    This thread is prompted by an incident that happened to me last week. I realize that long time Stude owners know this like the back of their hand,...

    Started by Chucks Stude, 09-06-2010 08:18 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 257
    Yesterday 09:13 PM Go to last post
  13. My Street Version Port Injection for the '55

    A few of you have expressed interest in this project that I am working on for the '55. I have also posted these pictures in the Racing Forum as well....

    Started by PlainBrownR2, 11-24-2009 05:58 PM
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  14. 51-52 rocker panels and floors

    I have look through my Body, Chassis and Shop manuals for illustration that show the floorboards, the rocker panels (Panel, sill, Ills. #2360-10)and...

    Started by fatboylust, Yesterday 07:53 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    Yesterday 07:53 PM Go to last post
  15. I need a front batwing frame support for my 50 stude

    Does any one have one I can get from them? I would rather replace it that try and make or fix this one. Edsel

    Started by Edsel G. Tattooer, 08-26-2010 11:54 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 188
    Yesterday 06:41 PM Go to last post
  16. Electrical Gremlins - was V8 Y-pipe

    Finally got the pipes on the car & the brake light wire extensions fixed. Whew....took her around the block & showed her off to a couple of neighbors...

    Started by Mike Sal, 09-04-2010 09:52 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 222
    Yesterday 06:15 PM Go to last post
  17. Commander windows

    Well here I am again. Will be sending my 54 to the media blaster on the 20th of Sept but I have a little problem. I can't get the windows out of the...

    Started by Stude Rookie, 09-07-2010 04:32 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 117
    Yesterday 05:32 PM Go to last post
  18. 63 Avanti Door Window Lift Channel Repair

    The door window Lift Channel Part #1350734 and 1350735, illistrated in the parts manual body section, on plate 21-12 page No. 191 shown as 2120-17...

    Started by Rbillings, Yesterday 02:16 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 46
    Yesterday 04:42 PM Go to last post
  19. Barn Studebaker Runs Again

    Six segment series. My brother and I got the Lark going and I took a short ride on drive a Studebaker day. Enjoy! ...

    Started by 11SecAvanti, 09-06-2010 08:11 PM
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    • Replies: 10
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    Yesterday 12:23 PM Go to last post
  20. Windlace modification help-57 Silver Hawk

    I know the windlace must have a 1" extension added to reach the clamps. S.I sells the kind that has the extension but only in red or black. I bought...

    Started by starlightchamp, 09-07-2010 01:33 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 102
    Yesterday 12:22 PM Go to last post
  21. Wanted:352 service crank

    Hi i am looking for a solid crank pin crank and from what i was told the service cranks are the ones with a solid crank pin.

    Started by Jons57stude, 09-06-2010 04:54 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 246
    09-07-2010 11:08 PM Go to last post
  22. need help and parts for 51 champion (nOOb)

    don't worry, i joined SDC and my local chapter (pending the snail mail over the holiday). i've been paging through the first 25 pages of this forum...

    Started by pyrodork, 09-06-2010 02:53 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 161
    09-07-2010 10:47 PM Go to last post
  23. Permatex for new valve cover gaskets?

    I am getting ready to put new valve covers and gaskets on my Lark. Would it be OK to use Permatex or some other sealant? My parts store has...

    Started by studefan, 09-07-2010 07:07 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 148
    09-07-2010 09:25 PM Go to last post
  24. '54 C Door Hinge screw/bolt size

    I am going to remove the doors on a '54 C body. I would like to know if anyone would happen to know the phillips screw head size of the bolts holding...

    Started by Stephen Davis, 09-06-2010 05:51 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 148
    09-07-2010 04:44 PM Go to last post
  25. Aluminum radiator anyone??

    Ok, I bought a brand new Griffin aluminum radiator from a forum member a year or so ago. He had it made for his 65 Lark type. He ended up not using...

    Started by AKAchamptrucking, 09-07-2010 10:21 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 138
    09-07-2010 03:45 PM Go to last post
  26. distributor cam lube

    Putting in new points etc in my Hawk and not sure what type of lube to use on the cam/rubbing block of the points. The FLPAS here don't know...

    Started by valleyguy, 09-03-2010 09:14 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 230
    09-07-2010 01:40 PM Go to last post
  27. R-2 Accelerator Pump Seal

    How does one remove the accelerator pump seal from the AFB air horn ? Carefully, I know, but it does not have a flange on the top of the air horn to...

    Started by jnfweber, 09-04-2010 09:52 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 91
    09-07-2010 11:56 AM Go to last post
  28. Heater Control Valve

    After fishing the leaking valve out of the '55 president (2nd series), I see that not only is the rubber seal bad, but someone had bent the main...

    Started by Mike Sal, 09-05-2010 01:43 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 168
    09-07-2010 09:17 AM Go to last post
  29. Engine Knock, maybe

    Started working on the engine today to see how good it will run. Found one plug that wasn't firing and the timing was off a little. Correcting these...

    Started by wdills, 08-15-2010 08:05 PM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 718
    09-07-2010 07:19 AM Go to last post
  30. golden hawk that runs for 8 minutes then dies

    my recently rebuilt 1958 goldenhawk starts,runs and drives fine for about 8 minutes then mysteriously dies with no warning. it will crank and flutter...

    Started by steve k, 09-05-2010 12:09 PM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 382
    09-07-2010 06:06 AM Go to last post
  31. Rack & pinion installs on Studebakers

    Greetings all, A buddy of mine has got me thinking on the subject of rack & pinion steering on a Lark. I did some surfing and found a page...

    Started by Jeff T., 08-07-2006 08:31 PM
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 1,367
    09-06-2010 11:03 PM Go to last post
  32. Stock disc brake problem....

    I had a close call the other day. Seems my 63' Cruiser with stock disc brakes doesn't want to stop. I was driving around 50 mph yesterday and had...

    Started by jackb, 09-05-2010 09:44 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 201
    09-06-2010 09:35 PM Go to last post
  33. techtips,specs and data

    I can't figure out how to bring up tech tips on this website. Excuse my ignorance in advance.

    Started by E. Davis, 09-06-2010 05:06 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 118
    09-06-2010 08:13 PM Go to last post
  34. Cool air cleaner 2 barrel

    I am glad I can visit with you again. I am looking for a good number for a paper filter for a 1962 289 filter. The ones we found by hunting are not...

    Started by chey, 09-05-2010 08:48 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 117
    09-06-2010 07:52 PM Go to last post
  35. No gas from a full gas tank

    My '54 Land Cruiser has been setting for some time in my drive without starting. Today when I tried, it wouldn't. Traced the problem all the way to...

    Started by Johnnywiffer, 09-06-2010 12:04 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 144
    09-06-2010 06:52 PM Go to last post
  36. WooHoo! Bell housing dial in is DONE! (almost)

    Dialing in the bellhousing must be one of the most tedious jobs I can think of, especially trying to do it by yourself...Jane's travel make-up mirror...

    Started by Ron Dame, 09-06-2010 02:54 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 116
    09-06-2010 06:18 PM Go to last post
  37. Guess I'm needing new motor mounts...

    When I was under the '64 Avanti fighting the a/c idler pulley I noticed that the ball joint end of the rod from the power steering piston is either...

    Started by 53k, 09-05-2010 06:51 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 163
    09-06-2010 05:51 PM Go to last post
  38. Needed - 63 Avanti driver side Manual window regulator

    Anybody have a working driver’s side window regulator for a 63 Avanti. Mine broke in the down position. I was able to get it back to the up...

    Started by jford63r2, 09-05-2010 03:09 PM
    avanti part needed
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 58
    09-06-2010 12:58 PM Go to last post
  39. 53 Parking light sockets

    Is any body making a socket that fits the grill bars? I'm going to be installing grill bars finally and wish to use as turn signals?

    Started by johnod, 09-05-2010 10:15 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 105
    09-06-2010 11:56 AM Go to last post
  40. Halibrand wheels for studebaker 1963/64 .

    I apologize in advance if this topic has been discussed before , so please excuse a latecomer to this forum . What is the current story in repect to...

    Started by cruiser, 09-02-2010 02:56 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 636
    09-06-2010 08:40 AM Go to last post

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