Not sure if this has been posted on here yet.
Just came across that after joining that forum.
ps... I see some script
Just came across that after joining that forum.
ps... I see some script
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1960 Lark VIII Regal Wagon
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wow its in my neck of the woods too. In the Central Valley that would be the Fresno area.Mabel 1949 Champion
Hawk 1957 Silverhawk
Gus 1958 Transtar
The Prez 1955 President State
Blu 1957 Golden Hawk
Daisy 1954 Regal Commander Starlight Coupe
Fresno,Ca
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That goes to show ya, that a "Barn Find" is not always a "Barn Fresh" Car!StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967Comment
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That one sure makes me feel good about getting mine for only $600 more. Still, that's a worthy car and I hope someone saves it.
I wonder why it has the Scotsman "S" and not the hood emblem that's supposed to be there.
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Well, Matt; it is Coppertone, for sure! <GGG> BP
We've got to quit saying, "How stupid can you be?" Too many people are taking it as a challenge. 
G. K. Chesterton: This triangle of truisms, of father, mother, and child, cannot be destroyed; it can only destroy those civilizations which disregard it.Comment
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Yep, that it is. Coppertone and Black does look rather striking when fresh. This wagon is pretty similar to mine, except mine was Coppertone and White. Same interior, though.Comment
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I'm not that up on '57's, but shouldn't a President based Broadmoor have a 4 barrel also?Originally posted by mbstude View PostSkinny___'59 Lark VIII Regal____'60 Lark Marshal___Comment
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Personally, Matthew, I greatly prefer the color combo on your wagon, with white coves and roof.
Of course, that is due in no small part to the fact that our 1957 President 2-door was identical to yours as to color combo... and when you drive a specific Studebaker during your high school days, to quote the group Sugarland, It "Sticks Like Glue." (Somewhere, I have one fuzzy, late-1962 B&W Brownie-camera photo of myself with the car at age 16. We ran it as a Co-Operator heading photo many years ago, but darned if I can find it now.)
Anyway, thanks for those happy memories every time I look at your wagon, regardless of how they "interpreted" Coppertone during a respray! <GGG> BP We've got to quit saying, "How stupid can you be?" Too many people are taking it as a challenge.
G. K. Chesterton: This triangle of truisms, of father, mother, and child, cannot be destroyed; it can only destroy those civilizations which disregard it.Comment
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Originally posted by Skinnys Garage View Post
Skinny: Only President Classic Sedans got a 4-barrel standard equipment.
It was optional at extra cost on the President 4-door Sedan, Broadmoor Wagon, 2-door Sedan, and Silver Hawk (which was technically a President).
Dual exhausts, however, were standard on all Presidents, per PD-1011, a copy of which I'm looking at now.
(Our 2-door sedan I referenced above was unusual in that it had the 4-bbl carb option but no radio!) BPLast edited by BobPalma; 12-12-2011, 01:38 PM. We've got to quit saying, "How stupid can you be?" Too many people are taking it as a challenge.
G. K. Chesterton: This triangle of truisms, of father, mother, and child, cannot be destroyed; it can only destroy those civilizations which disregard it.Comment
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The "Power Kit" was an OPTION, except on the President Classic Sedan "Y" Body, top of the line President.Originally posted by Skinnys Garage View Post
They all came with a 289, but not 4 Brl. Dual Exhaust.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967Comment
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Scotsman hood to replace the pranged President hood? Happened at the same time the chrome bar was broken?
Aside from the usual fenders and bottom of the tailgate, and disregarding the floor (if you can) underneath the dust and dirt--including the dirt moved around with a dirty cloth instead of removing it-- major parts of it look quite okay. Door panels, dash and seat covers might look acceptable after some cleaning and reconditioning. It might even be capable of being resurrected if it wasn't in California where the bar is so much higher. I've seen much worse!Comment
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BP, I greatly prefer the white accent and roof over the black, too. Every time I walk down the garage I always think, "That's such a great looking car."
With the wide whites, the overall look of the car just "pops".
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Thanks guys. Wasn't sure how the Broadmoor fit into the President/President Classic line-up. My friend has a '57 President sedan (non-classic) with a four barrel, so I guess he has the power kit. The "one" style President in '58 makes things a little clearer.
Skinny___'59 Lark VIII Regal____'60 Lark Marshal___Comment
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Skinny if you think these model of Studes are complicated, try all the model numbers and changes for trucks. <grin>
The build sheet for my car does list a 4 barrel as being installed as an option.Comment
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Wow you got a good deal Matt. I really prefer the white on Copper over the Black On Copper. There is not even a floor in that thing. It looks like it was in a flood or it is parked in a dry riverbed...well not always dry.Comment
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