I was told today by a friend that a friend of his know some one with a stock 8 cly. in a coupe express not sure what year maybe the 37.. if so how many??
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True or False did Studebaker make a coupe express with an 8 cyl???
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Maybe he's thinking of Richard Dormois' custom President CE.Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in process
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There was a '38 Coupe Express at the 2003 International meet in Sacramento with a Straight 8. (I wasn't there, only saw photos). The story that I remember was that the conversion was done new at the dealer.
There's also a handful of other CE's with President 8's around, but I don't think any left the factory that way. Dick Quinn will likely know more.
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And the Stoecker's have a custom '37 President Sedan Delivery.Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in process
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Originally posted by rockne10 View PostAnd the Stoecker's have a custom '37 President Sedan Delivery.Proud NON-CASO
I do not prize the word "cheap." It is not a badge of honor...it is a symbol of despair. ~ William McKinley
If it is decreed that I should go down, then let me go down linked with the truth - let me die in the advocacy of what is just and right.- Lincoln
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Ephesians 6:10-17
Romans 15:13
Deuteronomy 31:6
Proverbs 28:1
Illegitimi non carborundum
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There was never a Straight Eight President Coupe Express built by the factory. There is both a '38 and '39 now extant that are restored on the President chassis, both basically stock appearing. Richard Dormois' '38 Coupe Express is a third though it is heavily modified (though tastefully done). No '37's Eights are around.....yet. Incidentally the '38 was on the cover of The Antique Studebaker Review for Jan/Feb 2004 and a complete story of its history is included (above). It is a beautiful truck and exceptionally well done.Richard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review
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Originally posted by Bob Andrews View PostThat's a Dodge humpback body with a Stude nose and a Chevy 6, right?Last edited by Studebaker Wheel; 01-18-2011, 09:51 PM.Richard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review
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Originally posted by TX Rebel View PostBob Thurber of La Canada,CA had a '38 with President engine long before Richard Dormois dreamed of it, but who is to know if it was built with it from the factory- doubtful, I'd think!Richard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review
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Originally posted by rockne10 View PostBob, Dodge and Chevy both wish.
I was completely enamored with that baby when it was at York a few years back. I talked with Ford Stoecker back then and I tought I remembered it was a GM straight 6/5 speed, and the back half of the body was a Dodge, grafted on. Not 100% sure if I'm remembering that right, but they surely do look about the same... Did Studebaker make panels in that era?
BTW, the Dodge is currently priced right with a day and a half to go if anyone wants to make their own:
Proud NON-CASO
I do not prize the word "cheap." It is not a badge of honor...it is a symbol of despair. ~ William McKinley
If it is decreed that I should go down, then let me go down linked with the truth - let me die in the advocacy of what is just and right.- Lincoln
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Ephesians 6:10-17
Romans 15:13
Deuteronomy 31:6
Proverbs 28:1
Illegitimi non carborundum
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The first thing I noticed about the '38 President Coupe Express cover posted by Mr. Quinn is how much lower (and nicer looking) the sidemount spare is permitted to ride with the longer front clip. A '37-'38 President Woody would be my dream project. I'm much better with a plane than I am with a torch.
Bob, that Dodge "humpback" photo you posted is a perfect match to my eyes.Andy
62 GT
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