new to studebaker, looking for parts

[bubbarabbit70]

I believe I have a 49 commander, it is a 4 door sedan and may be a regal deluxe, haven't figured out how to tell that yet. It is missing the hood and drive train, my big concern is availability of a hood, does anyone have any good places for a newby to look. Thanks.

[richpease]

There are several sources online - (SASCO, Studebaker International, and others). The best spot to start is the Online Vendor List at http://www.studebakervendors.com/. I would also highly recommend joining the Studebaker Drivers Club. For $27.50 per year you get a great monthly magazine with tips, articles, and news as well as the pride of being a member of the largest marque car club in the world.

Rich Pease
Ogden, UT
59 Lark 2dr
61 Lark 4dr

[bubbarabbit70]

thanks for the info. I believe I will sign up. Just got registered and so far so good.

[richpease]

quote:Originally posted by bubbarabbit70

thanks for the info. I believe I will sign up. Just got registered and so far so good.

Welcome to the Stude family. I have never met a Stude owner I didn't like. I know from personal experience that any questions you have will be answered by knowlegdeable folks.

Rich Pease
Ogden, UT
59 Lark 2dr
61 Lark 4dr

[Swifster]

quote:Originally posted by richpease
[brI know from personal experience that any questions you have will be answered by knowlegdeable folks.

Rich Pease
Ogden, UT
59 Lark 2dr
61 Lark 4dr

Or from someone on this site...

I'm sorry, I really couldn't resist [)].

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Tom - Lakeland, FL

1964 Studebaker Daytona

Michigan Speed - www.michiganspeed.com
Club Hot Rod - www.clubhotrod.com
LS1 Tech - www.ls1tech.com

[rockne10]

If you could give us the body tag info from the metal tag on the engine firewall passenger side and the VIN from the plate on the front driver's doorpost we can tell where it was produced and what the trim level is.

WELCOME

[richpease]

quote:Originally posted by Swifster

quote:Originally posted by richpease
[brI know from personal experience that any questions you have will be answered by knowlegdeable folks.

Rich Pease
Ogden, UT
59 Lark 2dr
61 Lark 4dr

Or from someone on this site...

I'm sorry, I really couldn't resist [)].

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Tom - Lakeland, FL

1964 Studebaker Daytona

Michigan Speed - www.michiganspeed.com
Club Hot Rod - www.clubhotrod.com
LS1 Tech - www.ls1tech.com

I was trying to ease him into reality

Rich Pease
Ogden, UT
59 Lark 2dr
61 Lark Regal Cruiser

[60Lark]

bubbarabbit,

Let us know where you are located [?] may help in finding some of the parts you are looking for, closer to your location.

Studebaker Fever
60 Lark
51 Champion
Phil

[Blue 15G]

Good One, Swifster! I like it!

[KevinSheen]

I recently learned that my little town of Crowley, LA had a Stude dealer called Moore and Stossel. I'll try to dig up some info on it. Kevin in the Stoogebaker

1963 Champ

[KevinSheen]

Damn, I just posted that last one on the wrong thread!

1963 Champ

[Roscomacaw]

You can always delete your own posts, Kevin. Just click on the trash can at the top of your post. No biggie either way.

BTW, there's two Commanders of that vintage for sale here in California. One's a Starlight coupe that's too nice to part out but the "parts car" that comes with it has all that you'd need to replace what's missing on your '49 Commander. The seller want's about $2K for both and the Starlight coupe could be made to run with little trouble. Good solid body but a totally trashed interior.[V]

Miscreant at large.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President 2-dr
1955 President State
1951 Champion Biz cpe
1963 Daytona project FS

[Transtar56]

Welcome to the forum.
You would defintly benifit from joining your local SDC chapter,as the shipping on large items as you need will be a killer.
Someone in your chapter just may own,or know somone local who has the parts you need.
Best of luck.