39 Commander

[Guest]

hello all as you can see im new on here and to the studebaker as well. My parents bought a 1939 Commander for me for graduation a few years ago and it has been sitting in the garage ever since. It has never been touched and ALL PARTS are there. My question is where do I start with one of these I want to keep it ALL ORIGINAL because it only has 21000 miles on it....any help would be great!

Thanks ahead of time!

[Scott]

Depending on how far you want to go with a restoration, you can start almost anywhere. I don't have lot of money for full retsorations, so I always start with the mechanical stuff to get the car at least running and movable - and preferably safe (good brakes are a must).

[Scott]

Depending on how far you want to go with a restoration, you can start almost anywhere. I don't have lot of money for full retsorations, so I always start with the mechanical stuff to get the car at least running and movable - and preferably safe (good brakes are a must).

[Guest]

all right what do you all suggest for someone who has no knowledge on a flathead are there books or anything out there that would help through out this process

[Guest]

all right what do you all suggest for someone who has no knowledge on a flathead are there books or anything out there that would help through out this process

[vegas paul]

First thing, get your Service Manual and Chassis & Body Parts Catalogues. These are available (very reasonably) from most of the vendors linked to the home page.

Las Vegas, NV - Stop by, coffee's on!
'51 Champion Business Coupe G899965 10G-Q4-1434

[vegas paul]

First thing, get your Service Manual and Chassis & Body Parts Catalogues. These are available (very reasonably) from most of the vendors linked to the home page.

Las Vegas, NV - Stop by, coffee's on!
'51 Champion Business Coupe G899965 10G-Q4-1434

[Gary1953]

Also join the Antique Studebaker Club. Check out the link on the SDC home page. Check out their web site also.


Gary Sanders
Nixa, MO
President Toy Studebaker Collectors Club. Have an interest in Toy Studebakers? Contact me for details.

[Gary1953]

Also join the Antique Studebaker Club. Check out the link on the SDC home page. Check out their web site also.


Gary Sanders
Nixa, MO
President Toy Studebaker Collectors Club. Have an interest in Toy Studebakers? Contact me for details.

[rockne10]

DITTO, DITTO, DITTO!

Get the Manual and catalogs.

Join ASC at

http://theantiquestudebakerclub.com/

First the brakes! I would rather a car have no go than no whoa.

If you are going to do a complete resto, you can start just about anywhere but, if the wiring harness is original, don't piece it together before you turn the key. Replace it.



Brad Johnson
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight, '53 Commander Starlight

[rockne10]

DITTO, DITTO, DITTO!

Get the Manual and catalogs.

Join ASC at

http://theantiquestudebakerclub.com/

First the brakes! I would rather a car have no go than no whoa.

If you are going to do a complete resto, you can start just about anywhere but, if the wiring harness is original, don't piece it together before you turn the key. Replace it.



Brad Johnson
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight, '53 Commander Starlight

[Guest]

thanks for all the help so far everyone!

[Guest]

thanks for all the help so far everyone!