Is the batwing a Studebaker exclusive or did other companies at the time use them too?
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1963 Champ "Stu Bludebaker"- sometimes driver
1957 Silver Hawk "Josie"- picking up the pieces after an unreliable body man let it rot for 11 years from an almost driver to a basket case
1951 Land Cruiser "Bunnie Ketcher" only 47M miles!
1951 Commander Starlight "Dale"- basket case
1947 Champion "Sally"- basket case
1941 Commander Land Cruiser "Ursula"- basket case -
Most other cars I have seen from other companies they where smart enough to put a heavy frame brace out to the firewall or put a mount right where the firewall meets the frame that was strong enough to support the complete firewall. -
Most other companies just built a stronger frame with an "X" menber and didn't need to add extras to them.Comment
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Actually, it's JUST a Frame Body Support Crossmember, all Cars with Frames have them, most are a bit straighter like a Studebaker Sedan.
Nothing "Special" about it, except on C & K models, it was not added until 1954.Last edited by StudeRich; 08-28-2017, 10:39 PM.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967Comment
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working on a 63 Galaxie. That car has a real frame on it! I believe my 49 has one. The 53 does not. The Ford does have a support. When you put the Ford up on jackstands you can still open and close the doors!Comment
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Originally posted by Jeffry Cassel View Post
You're right! My '62GT is on stands right now and the doors won't open. None of my other cars, Model T, Model A, '46 Chevy, '50 Ford, '54 Chevy's, '62 VW or newer cars have this problem. Crazy!
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