Who made Studebaker's stainless

[mbstude]

Every day I look at and hammer on 50-60 year old stainless trim. I've recently thought, who made the stainless moldings in the first place? Did Studebaker stamp it and polish it themselves, or was it all done by an outside supplier? Anyone know?

[(S)]

good question

What is more interesting is how some stainless takes sanding and polish easy, and some seems harder to do. Some seems more mild, even one out of a 'set' will sometimes polish easier than the rest..... ever notice this? I know there are several types of stainless (hardness) nowdays. I wonder what the difference was back then?

The Ross company did alot of pot metal castings, Budd stamped the steel Studebaker did not do, did one of these companys also do the stainless?

[studerex]

There was a card file by part number that listed the supplier. Probably at the archives now.

[bezhawk]

I have seen mention of a company called Lyons (I think conc erning wheel covers) .

[R2Andrea]

Studebaker used a number of suppliers over the years. It depends on the part, altho all '63 side trim (as an example) would have been made by the same supplier for a given year. Studebaker didn't seem to "shop around" much and tended to use the same sources for extended lengths of time. Lyons was the primary supplier of wheelcovers, but there was at least one Canadian manufacturer for Hamilton production.

[Roscomacaw]

In researching info regarding horn buttons, I came to realize that Studebaker sourced steering column assemblies already constructed from an outside source. A company named Erie Resistor was shown as the maker of plastic horn buttons. Further searching showed Erie Resistor to be part of the outfit that provided complete column assemblies.

[woodysrods]

In researching info regarding horn buttons, I came to realize that Studebaker sourced steering column assemblies already constructed from an outside source. A company named Erie Resistor was shown as the maker of plastic horn buttons. Further searching showed Erie Resistor to be part of the outfit that provided complete column assemblies.

Welcome back.
Can't wait to meet you! Hope you don't mind if we look you up on our way home from South Bend.
Enjoyed your IDYSD ride in your truck last year.
Good Roads
Brian
Brian

[Roscomacaw]

Thanks Brian. Not sure I'll be worth the detour, but I'll be here. I had fun makin' that IDYSD vid. While I did drive ol' Pete on THE day this year, I didn't record it. Fact is, I only took him to Lowes to get some plywood for my bench.

[woodysrods]

We did a few more miles than that with our local SDC Chapter. (Two day trip).
Brian