Do I need a psychiatric eval? * *10/12 update* *

[StudeDave57]

Something tells me I MUST be crazy. I've just returned home tonight from work by way of a nice local gentleman who sold me his '58 Packard! [:0] He's had the car since 1974 when his Father (the original owner) passed away. It's nice for it's age, but will need at least as much work as the other five I already have! So I ask you--- Is this sane behavior? I'm begining to wonder about myself...

You can view the car here~

http://racingstudebakers.com/coppermine/index.php?cat=10037

Look in the 'My Rides' album.

[8D]

StudeDave
San Diego, Ca

'54 Commander 4dr
'57 Parkview (it's a 2dr wagon...)
'57 Commander 2dr
'57 Champion 2dr
'58 Packard sedan
'65 Cruiser

[gordr]

quote:Originally posted by StudeDave57

Something tells me I MUST be crazy. I've just returned home tonight from work by way of a nice local gentleman who sold me his '58 Packard! [:0] He's had the car since 1974 when his Father (the original owner) passed away. It's nice for it's age, but will need at least as much work as the other five I already have! So I ask you--- Is this sane behavior? I'm begining to wonder about myself...

You can view the car here~

http://racingstudebakers.com/coppermine/index.php?cat=10037

Look in the 'My Rides' album.

[8D]

StudeDave
San Diego, Ca

'54 Commander 4dr
'57 Parkview (it's a 2dr wagon...)
'57 Commander 2dr
'57 Champion 2dr
'58 Packard sedan
'65 Cruiser

Ahem...

Clearly a case of Studebaker deprivation. Take two Starlight coupes, and call me in the morning.[}]

Gord Richmond, within Weasel range of the Alberta Badlands

[gordr]

quote:Originally posted by StudeDave57

Something tells me I MUST be crazy. I've just returned home tonight from work by way of a nice local gentleman who sold me his '58 Packard! [:0] He's had the car since 1974 when his Father (the original owner) passed away. It's nice for it's age, but will need at least as much work as the other five I already have! So I ask you--- Is this sane behavior? I'm begining to wonder about myself...

You can view the car here~

http://racingstudebakers.com/coppermine/index.php?cat=10037

Look in the 'My Rides' album.

[8D]

StudeDave
San Diego, Ca

'54 Commander 4dr
'57 Parkview (it's a 2dr wagon...)
'57 Commander 2dr
'57 Champion 2dr
'58 Packard sedan
'65 Cruiser

Ahem...

Clearly a case of Studebaker deprivation. Take two Starlight coupes, and call me in the morning.[}]

Gord Richmond, within Weasel range of the Alberta Badlands

[Roscomacaw]

You're doin' just fine, Dave[}] Geez, that thing looks pretty solid. Will it run?[:0]

Miscreant at large.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President 2-dr
1955 President State
1951 Champion Biz cpe
1963 Daytona project FS

[Roscomacaw]

You're doin' just fine, Dave[}] Geez, that thing looks pretty solid. Will it run?[:0]

Miscreant at large.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President 2-dr
1955 President State
1951 Champion Biz cpe
1963 Daytona project FS

[StudeDave57]

Yes, she's very solid AND she runs~ trouble is I think that the brakes are stuck! I tried to move her last week. I fought to release the parking brake handle and then couldn't get her to go. When put in gear she feels like she's got something in front of a wheel, but there's nothing there. Definately wants out of that backyard, though!
I hope the weather co-operates with me this weekend...

[8D]

StudeDave
San Diego, Ca

'54 Commander 4dr
'57 Parkview (it's a 2dr wagon...)
'57 Commander 2dr
'57 Champion 2dr
'58 Packard sedan
'65 Cruiser

[StudeDave57]

Yes, she's very solid AND she runs~ trouble is I think that the brakes are stuck! I tried to move her last week. I fought to release the parking brake handle and then couldn't get her to go. When put in gear she feels like she's got something in front of a wheel, but there's nothing there. Definately wants out of that backyard, though!
I hope the weather co-operates with me this weekend...

[8D]

StudeDave
San Diego, Ca

'54 Commander 4dr
'57 Parkview (it's a 2dr wagon...)
'57 Commander 2dr
'57 Champion 2dr
'58 Packard sedan
'65 Cruiser

[stude freak]

Great car Dave.Methinks you been hangin with Mr Biggs n that other Dave n there luck rubbing off on you. I know you will keep us updated on your progress.[8D] By the way your not crazy,and if you are i wish i was too.

[stude freak]

Great car Dave.Methinks you been hangin with Mr Biggs n that other Dave n there luck rubbing off on you. I know you will keep us updated on your progress.[8D] By the way your not crazy,and if you are i wish i was too.

[Blue 15G]

Sounds like sane behavior to me. Although, when you're a lifelong Studebaker fan "sane behavior" takes on a whole new meaning.

[Blue 15G]

Sounds like sane behavior to me. Although, when you're a lifelong Studebaker fan "sane behavior" takes on a whole new meaning.

[N8N]

check that the parking brake is really returning, on several cars lately I have seen the spring that returns the lever under the driver's seat either weak or missing, without that spring the friction of the cables can keep the e-brake applied, the fix is to have a helper keep gentle pressure on the e-brake handle while banging the linkage forward with a handle. And, of course, not to use the e-brake again until you've lubed everything up and replaced the spring. It appears to hook to the driveshaft support crossmember on pre-58 cars and to the floorpan on later cars.

good luck,

nate

--
55 Commander Starlight
62 Daytona hardtop

http://home.comcast.net/~njnagel

[N8N]

check that the parking brake is really returning, on several cars lately I have seen the spring that returns the lever under the driver's seat either weak or missing, without that spring the friction of the cables can keep the e-brake applied, the fix is to have a helper keep gentle pressure on the e-brake handle while banging the linkage forward with a handle. And, of course, not to use the e-brake again until you've lubed everything up and replaced the spring. It appears to hook to the driveshaft support crossmember on pre-58 cars and to the floorpan on later cars.

good luck,

nate

--
55 Commander Starlight
62 Daytona hardtop

http://home.comcast.net/~njnagel

[56H-Y6]

Hi StudeDave
Luck guy! That is a nice solid '58. Those disappeared up here in the rusty northeast years ago.
Just curious, what is the 58L-####?
Regards
Steve

[56H-Y6]

Hi StudeDave
Luck guy! That is a nice solid '58. Those disappeared up here in the rusty northeast years ago.
Just curious, what is the 58L-####?
Regards
Steve