salvage

[mapman]

I am trying to salvage some of the parts from a couple larks before sending them to the tinworks. I have a 62 6/3sp OD 4dr. The floors are gone and no title. My question is what parts are worth pulling and what are better just to buy new? I pulled the front clip for another car and the rear fenders were in excellent shape. I pulled the front split recliners and the climatizer. The trans is in the trunk in pieces. The engine apparently was having issues so I may not even mess with it. By the look of this car the CASO is not a new breed.
I also have a 59 W6 automatic that has been used for engine parts although the block is still there and turns free. I saved the front clip to help with a Champ.
Rob

[Milaca]

I would keep the doors (I believe the fronts will also fit a Champ), trunklid, the Dana rearend (especially if it has twin-traction)and the windshield if in good condition. It might also be good to keep any optional accessories that came with the car. If the frame is rust free, its worth a few bucks to folks in the rust-belt area of our country.
Brent

[SteveH]

wish you had a '62 2 door Regal!

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[buddymander]

I would like to put early lark taillights in my fiat but I would need pieces cut from both quarters and the two end sections of the tail panel. Are yours any good and how are you with a die grinder?

[Roscomacaw]

Here's a thought. Even tho you don't have titles for these, if you saved the Serial# plate AND the rearmost crossmember - where the secret serial# is - a title COULD be established and maybe serve to bring another old Stude of 62 or 59 vintage back onto the road.


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[mapman]

Thanks for the responses. I have included some photos.


The seats from the 62 were still soft under the covers that were on them.




This is the only tailight on the 59

[Roscomacaw]

Right down to the color and condition - that '59 looks just like the one I sent to the scrapyard some weeks ago. I kept all the trim and the front clip as well as a few mechy-anical bits.[^]


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[buddymander]

Do you have both lenses for the 59? Not that it really matters. Would you be able to cut the taillights out for me? Mark the body and post a pic and I'll tell you if that;s enough metal, but as long as it includes the curves up to the flatter sections, I can use them.

[mapman]

Here's some pictures. I only have the left lense but there is a base for the right one. Neither base is very good. I am getting it reduced. I think I will keep the entire cowl.




I'll notch the inner fender here.



There is a seam that runs under the light. I'll do the right fender about the same as the left.

[buddymander]

That's scarey close, but I think you got it.

[mapman]

Thanks to everyone who has contacted me and to the replies. I will be sending out some parts for other projects.
I started this thread because I thought we might be able to establish a kind of idea on what to save for the future when someone is in the same position. I picked these up to help with my champ and kind of got carried away. I do appreciate the suggestions.
Rob

[Milaca]

Being from Minnesota (lots of road salt used here), I look at your Lark parts car and wish that my Studebaker projects were that clean.
Maybe I should pack up and move west.....anybody got a cheap home for sale with a very large shed?

[mapman]

I don't know where this one came from but it is in much better shape than most that I get, rust-wise, so it worked out well for a doner car. It might have been a good one to fix up but I am about 10 cars behind now.
Rob

[buddymander]

Hey mapman, did you get pinned neath a studebaker? I did once. No rush, just wondering if you are still alive and kickin..

[4961Studebaker]

I'd like to get the 59 trunk (deck) lid from you, but your in Idaho right?

ChopStu

141 weeks till completion.