I was at a car show on Saturday and was talking to a gentleman who had a '56 President bought new locally. He mentioned a place that had some Studebakers for parts.
As I was driving by, the place appeared open and I stopped in. I didn't have a lot of time but they let me walk the yard for about 20 minutes. Unfortunately I didn't have my camera.
There were numerous '62-'64 Larks. There was one '63 Hawk with a 4-spd. Also a '52 2-dr Commander hardtop. I'm not fluent in '53-'55 sedans, but the was a complete 4-dr sedan (I think it was a Champion).
Now I would never confuse these with project cars (well. maybe the '55). They are all extremely rusty. Some are colapsing in on themselves. Some have complete A/C systems (again, adjust expectations based on conditions), power steering systems and with one or two exceptions complete V8 engines. I doubt if they will turn over by hand, but I'm sure they would make good rebuild cores.
There are no 'R' engines. All of the V8's are 2-bbls. There are no good dash pads or any other fantasy items. As mentioned, I was only in the yard for a few minutes.
I will going back Saturday and I will post pictures that night. Now, is there anything someone is looking for? I'm happy to help others for items some may need. Consider all items in need to a complete rebuild.
I will mention the the '63 Hawk and a '64 Cruiser next to it are as rusty as anything in the yard. The owner thinks they are rebuildable. THEY ARE NOT. This isn't to say that there isn't a lot of good parts, such as the 4-spd, an A/C system and 289 on the Cruiser, etc. But I asked about both (for parts) and he wants $2500 for the pair [:0]. The blue Hawk was supposed to be the car used at the Atlanta Auto Show in 1962, and was bought new by the owner. BUT, this car is extremely rusty.
Again, if you want me to search for anything, let me know. And no, there are no AM-FM radios....
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Tom - Mulberry, FL
1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $2125.60)
As I was driving by, the place appeared open and I stopped in. I didn't have a lot of time but they let me walk the yard for about 20 minutes. Unfortunately I didn't have my camera.
There were numerous '62-'64 Larks. There was one '63 Hawk with a 4-spd. Also a '52 2-dr Commander hardtop. I'm not fluent in '53-'55 sedans, but the was a complete 4-dr sedan (I think it was a Champion).
Now I would never confuse these with project cars (well. maybe the '55). They are all extremely rusty. Some are colapsing in on themselves. Some have complete A/C systems (again, adjust expectations based on conditions), power steering systems and with one or two exceptions complete V8 engines. I doubt if they will turn over by hand, but I'm sure they would make good rebuild cores.
There are no 'R' engines. All of the V8's are 2-bbls. There are no good dash pads or any other fantasy items. As mentioned, I was only in the yard for a few minutes.
I will going back Saturday and I will post pictures that night. Now, is there anything someone is looking for? I'm happy to help others for items some may need. Consider all items in need to a complete rebuild.
I will mention the the '63 Hawk and a '64 Cruiser next to it are as rusty as anything in the yard. The owner thinks they are rebuildable. THEY ARE NOT. This isn't to say that there isn't a lot of good parts, such as the 4-spd, an A/C system and 289 on the Cruiser, etc. But I asked about both (for parts) and he wants $2500 for the pair [:0]. The blue Hawk was supposed to be the car used at the Atlanta Auto Show in 1962, and was bought new by the owner. BUT, this car is extremely rusty.
Again, if you want me to search for anything, let me know. And no, there are no AM-FM radios....
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Tom - Mulberry, FL
1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $2125.60)
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