hello i am new to this

[Dustin]

I am looking for a set of front fenders and doors for a 1949 studebaker half ton truck. Just picked the truck up and i am wanted to restore it myself. trying to go the cheapest route. if anyone can help me out with maybe some junk yards around the ohio area that would be great too. thank you very much with the help

[Anne F. Goodman]

Welcome Dustin

Mabel 1949 Champion
Hawk 1957 Silverhawk
Gus 1958 Transtar
The Prez 1955 President State
Blu 1957 Golden Hawk
Daisy 1954 Commander Regal Coupe
Fresno,Ca

[Chris_Dresbach]

Again, welcome to the forum! I know of a good junkyard with some stude trucks in it, but it requires a little road trip if youre out of Ohio. Ever heard of "Hein & Sons Salvage" near South Bend? Their not in the phone book. And only open I think Mondays and Sundays. Place is a little hard to find, but has the parts. Ask around, I dont know the exact address. Also, for parts, it does work to just "ask around." You never know what your neighbor might have rotting in an old shed behind his house waiting to be used, sometimes for free! Thats how I got a '59 Lark grille and some trim! Good Luck!

Chris Dresbach

[TX Rebel]

yeah, that is the guy with all of the old tractors.
I may have some decent body parts here in Texas.

Barry'd in Studes

[silverhawk]

Welcome to the forum! This is a great place to ask questions, and to plain just talk cars and hang out. Have fun with your project!

Dylan Wills


'61 lark deluxe 4 door wagon

[DanTheFan]

Dick Lindsey on Warwick Rd in Marshallville OH might have some parts for you - worth a try.

[Sdude]

Welcome Dustin.

"Trying to go the cheapest route" You'll fit right in. Somebody 'splain to Dustin what CASO means...

Jon Stalnaker
Editor, Hawk Talks
Karel Staple Chapter SDC

[Skip Lackie]

Dustin-
Unfortunately, those fenders were prone to bad rust, and are hard to find in good condition. Depending on how bad yours are, you may find it cheaper to fix the ones on your truck.

Be aware that the same basic fenders were used on all Sudebaker pickups 1949-59, the only differences being the locations of the holes used to mount the grille. The bigger truck fenders will also fit, but had a larger cutout for larger tires.

You should consider joining SDC, which you can do from this site. Lots of technical help and other useful info in a great monthly magazine.

Skip Lackie
Washington DC

[ddub]

CASO = Cheap A$$ Studebaker Owner, which includes many, if not most of us on the forum. Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride. Personally I prefer the term frugal.

Don Wilson
53 Commander Hardtop
64 Champ 1/2 ton
Centralia, WA