My convert was restored 10 years ago,then driven a total of 500 miles. It was advertised as being able to drive anywhere, but you would not have gone 5 miles. (Another reason to ship, even apparently nice cars.) I don't fault the owner, he knew everything was done only 500 miles ago, but did not account for the toll of time. As you ay recall, only one brake was working perfectly, it did not run smoothly,the top motor had gone south and more. Even after rebuilding the brakes it would pull hard on the front wheel that had the previously stuck wheel cylinder. After maybe 100 miles of driving, the brakes quit pulling, the engine ran better, and the transmission shifted smoother. BTW, I suspect the lining on the bad wheel was glazed and cleared up after some use.
The car has been on ebay for a day or so, and I've made the car my daily driver while the auction is running. Every day of the shake down cruise just makes the car a better driver. If you let your Studebaker sit, be prepared to redo a lot of work.
JDP/Maryland
The car has been on ebay for a day or so, and I've made the car my daily driver while the auction is running. Every day of the shake down cruise just makes the car a better driver. If you let your Studebaker sit, be prepared to redo a lot of work.
JDP/Maryland
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