1956 Studebaker President

[Geigs]

Just purchased 7/20/14. Was featured in Turning Wheels, October 1989. Currently has 42,500 miles. Has not been driven since 2008, but may not need much to get it back on the road. Paint has nice patina. Trying to find a copy of the owner's manual. No luck thus far.

[rockne10]

Owner's Manual is reprinted from SI for $30. Item # 801700.

Even if it has only been six years, good to review the following article before setting out on a road trip.

http://www.studebakerdriversclub.com/TechThings2do.asp

[63t-cab]

Really nice catch,more pics please.

[SN-60]

You have a real nice car there...Good luck with it!

[Geigs]

rockne10. You are amazing! I've been looking for two days. Thank you so much!

[Geigs]

The short story is I bought it on Sunday and was able to register, title, and insure it on Monday. However, the carb seems starved of gas, so it starts and runs, but not for long. Originally, I was going to tow it home and wrench it myself. Then I figured the smart thing would be to take it to the mechanic who has worked on it previously for a safety check and to establish a baseline. So it currently sits 4.7 miles from my home at the sellers home while I await to tow it later this week, as that is the earliest the mechanic could schedule it. However, I do visit it daily, so we are bonding. The long story is more pics to come, so many so, that I might be banned from the forum. Since rockne10 knew where to find the manual, does anyone know where I can get an extra set of keys?

[BobPalma]

Since rockne10 knew where to find the manual, does anyone know where I can get an extra set of keys?

You can buy the key blanks from Studebaker International and have them cut at any locksmith's shop. Larger shops may have generic key blanks for your locks, so if key authenticity is not important, just have them cut the keys.

(When I got back from Texas with my "new" 1964 Daytona Wagonaire in February 2013, I returned to 100-year-old Welworth Lock Company in downtown Indianapolis to have extra keys made. The guy stared at his big old dusty key board for a few minutes before I pointed out the row and peg to him, saying, "that's right where the blanks were in 2007 when I last came in for an extra set of Studebaker keys!") BP

[avantilover]

Well done buying that 56. Saw some at the recent Dover meet, really lovely cars.

[studegary]

The short story is I bought it on Sunday and was able to register, title, and insure it on Monday. However, the carb seems starved of gas, so it starts and runs, but not for long. Originally, I was going to tow it home and wrench it myself. Then I figured the smart thing would be to take it to the mechanic who has worked on it previously for a safety check and to establish a baseline. So it currently sits 4.7 miles from my home at the sellers home while I await to tow it later this week, as that is the earliest the mechanic could schedule it. However, I do visit it daily, so we are bonding. The long story is more pics to come, so many so, that I might be banned from the forum. Since rockne10 knew where to find the manual, does anyone know where I can get an extra set of keys?

Hopefully, you didn't try to run the car on old gasoline that has been sitting in the car for years. You may need to change the fuel pump and flexible lines after changing the fuel.

[Sam Ensley]

Great-looking automobile

[mmagic]

If it's potentially old rubber, it's suspect.... radiator hoses, tires, vac lines, brake lines, oil filter return lines, fuel lines pump to carb etc. If a rubber fail can be fatal to you or the car, don't take the risk.

[EssexExport]

Good looking ride.

[Geigs]

Yes, I took everyone's advice and took it to a mechanic that had worked on it in the past. I'm having him go through everything in order to ensure it's safe. As noted, the gas is bad, so most likely will need to go over the fuel lines, carb, and pump. It also may need some front end work, most likely upper and lower front control arm bushings. Otherwise, it should be good to go.