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Orphan of the Day, 07-19, 1947 Crosley pickup
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I own one, but it would never be able to go out into Todays Traffic. Very Primitave.
As for putting a Champ six into one it wouldnt fit without a torch, and not too sure it would out power the OHC 4, they used these engines in Midget Racing and they would turn in excess of 10,000 RPMs101st Airborne Div. 326 Engineers Ft Campbell Ky.
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Originally posted by clonelark View PostI own one, but it would never be able to go out into Todays Traffic. Very Primitave.
As for putting a Champ six into one it wouldnt fit without a torch, and not too sure it would out power the OHC 4, they used these engines in Midget Racing and they would turn in excess of 10,000 RPMs
Speaking of putting a Studebaker 6 in it. Even if you could make it fit, would the suspension hold it?
I remember seeing a few of these on the road back around 1951 (first grade) to 1953. My memory is that they looked very fragile and people often made fun of them.John Clary
Greer, SC
SDC member since 1975
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Well, you could race one with the 44 cu.in. Crosley engine. This picture was taken at Maxton. The little pickup has actually set some records. I don't know exactly what its fastest speed has been but I do know it is close to 80 mph.
Joe Roberts
'61 R1 Champ
'65 Cruiser
Eastern North Carolina Chapter
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In the late 40's during a school trip I recall going by the factory in Marion, IN and there were many parked awaiting shipment. Years later a car friend and I were discussing the Crosley and he said it was made in Richmond, IN and I said it was made in Marion. We later learned we were both right."Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional." author unknown
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Originally posted by Skinnys Garage View PostI've been meaning to send this pic to Brent (Milaca), but as a Crosley owner, I'm sure he'll see this thread!
Speaking of Crosley's, I just purchased a set of four new 4.80 x 12.00 tires (boat trailer tires) for my 1950 Crosley Super sedan. I asked for American made tires at my hometown service station but all he handled in that size was a Chinese manufacturer being that manufacturers like Good Year no longer makes such tires in that size. I paid $40 a piece (including mounting and new valve stems, did away with inner tubes) as compared to B.F. Goodrich replica tires from Coker for $165.00 a piece. If or when I finally finish restoring the "hootmobile", I may decide to splurge for the whitewall Coker tires but until then, the boat trailer tires will suffice. If or when I finally make some progress on the car, I might post pics of it here.sigpic
In the middle of MinneSTUDEa.
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