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    Morning!! I'm looking for someone to help with fixing the gauges in my 62 GT Hawk, adjust the drivers door, and potentially do some other work for me. Anyone out there know of a mechanic in the Temecula / San Diego area that could help me out.

    I know there are a lot of great shops in my area but I'm finding out they tend to struggle with Studebaker in general. Thanks in advance for helping out everyone.

  • #2
    I think a lot of these "Classic Car" Repair Shops cringe when you say "Studebaker" only because they are not aware that there are literately More than 10's of Thousands of NOS, Reproduction, New & Used Parts available at over a Hundred Sources!

    No one wants a "Garage Queen" pushed back in the Corner, waiting to find Parts.
    Anticipate your needs in advance, contact a Studebaker Vendor and put them in the Car on delivery.

    https://studebakervendors.com
    StudeRich
    Second Generation Stude Driver,
    Proud '54 Starliner Owner
    SDC Member Since 1967

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    • #3
      This so called new forum upgrade has gone absolutely bonkers and double posted...so when I tried to delete it...it wouldn't delete. Instead, it only gave me an option to alter the text! So...here's the damned text! If our moderator sees this...I give him full permission to delete it.

      IF this new forum format was like a new car...we should be able to get a replacement under the LEMON LAW!!!!
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      John Clary
      Greer, SC

      SDC member since 1975

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      • #4
        It is easy to sit here, sipping my morning coffee, read these postings, and make incorrect assumptions regarding the situation of fellow members and the difficulties they are experiencing with their particular vehicles. For me, since childhood, I have been curious and fascinated by how things work. So, I enthusiastically jump at the opportunity to solve technical issues when they occur. It took years for me to realize that not everyone shares the same enthusiasm for tinkering as I do.

        What you are asking for, "a good mechanic," is kind of too broad a term for the problems you have. I'm thinking you need a good "body" specialist to take care of the door alignment. As for the instruments, they are not all that special, but rather basic Stewart-Warner gauges cosmetically faced to Studebaker's design specifications.

        For your door fit problem, hopefully, you can find a body shop person willing to accept the challenge. A common problem with instruments installed in a fiberglass dash is propper grounding or corrosion at terminal connections. The car is 58 years old...who knows what backyard tinkerer (like me) could have done in all those years? If you don't have a copy of the factory manuals, please get them. If you don't want to attempt your own repairs or are physically not able... having the manuals to share with people you hire will provide all necessary information to facilitate repairs. If you can't find an automotive shop that will accept the challenge of your instrument repair needs, check around for an aircraft service shop at local municipal airports, or a shop that services boats. All of these craft use instruments and there are specialists that repair them.

        If you identify your problems specifically, finding someone who will accept the repair as a challenge shouldn't be limited to the brand of the vehicle.
        John Clary
        Greer, SC

        SDC member since 1975

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        • #5
          Originally posted by jclary View Post
          It is easy to sit here, sipping my morning coffee, read these postings, and make incorrect assumptions regarding the situation of fellow members and the difficulties they are experiencing with their particular vehicles. For me, since childhood, I have been curious and fascinated by how things work. So, I enthusiastically jump at the opportunity to solve technical issues when they occur. It took years for me to realize that not everyone shares the same enthusiasm for tinkering as I do.

          What you are asking for, "a good mechanic," is kind of too broad a term for the problems you have. I'm thinking you need a good "body" specialist to take care of the door alignment. As for the instruments, they are not all that special, but rather basic Stewart-Warner gauges cosmetically faced to Studebaker's design specifications.

          For your door fit problem, hopefully, you can find a body shop person willing to accept the challenge. A common problem with instruments installed in a fiberglass dash is propper grounding or corrosion at terminal connections. The car is 58 years old...who knows what backyard tinkerer (like me) could have done in all those years? If you don't have a copy of the factory manuals, please get them. If you don't want to attempt your own repairs or are physically not able... having the manuals to share with people you hire will provide all necessary information to facilitate repairs. If you can't find an automotive shop that will accept the challenge of your instrument repair needs, check around for an aircraft service shop at local municipal airports, or a shop that services boats. All of these craft use instruments and there are specialists that repair them.

          If you identify your problems specifically, finding someone who will accept the repair as a challenge shouldn't be limited to the brand of the vehicle.
          Thanks for the feedback. As much as I would love to tinker and learn, I'm just not in a position right now. It's a time issue for me with work and a young family, I'd rather spend my time with them instead of under the dash of a car that I love. Understanding that it will most likely end up being multiple shops I was just reaching out to see if anyone knew which those were here local to me.

          So yes maybe I need to re-word the question:

          Does anyone know of a shop near Temecula CA that can repair gauges? My speedo whines like a strangled squirrel when it is hooked up to gear drive from the transmission. Also, multiple other gauges just don't work.

          In addition, does anyone know of a body shop near Temecula CA that can do a door adjustment and possibly install new rubber gaskets through out the doors and windows if I procure them?

          Hope those are more clear and specific... Thanks in advance for any help out there!

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          • #6
            Have you checked with the local Studebaker chapters? Often my first resource. I know Porter's in Riverside liked working on my Studebaker and classic cars in general. They've been on the corner of Magnolia and Washington for several generations and over a hundred years. They still appear to be occupying that corner, however weather it has been handed to the next generation, I wouldn't know. Mr Porter Sr. was about my age at the time and may still be around.
            Home of the famous Mr. Ed!
            K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Studebaker!
            Ron Smith
            Where the heck is Fawn Lodge, CA?

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            • #7
              Ed Martin Garage, (951) 686-6878.
              6672 Indiana Ave
              Riverside, California 92506.

              Know its a little far from Temecula, but they know, and love, Studes.
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              Ross.
              Riverside, Ca.
              1957 Provincial X2
              1958 Transtar

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              • #8
                Studeclunker and Rosstude, thanks for contacts!! I really appreciate it.

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                • #9
                  I would drive around and find the shop that has a bunch of old cars that they are working on. Chances are they are seasoned veteran mechanics who would enjoy the change.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by creegster View Post
                    I would drive around and find the shop that has a bunch of old cars that they are working on. Chances are they are seasoned veteran mechanics who would enjoy the change.
                    It doesn't always need to be a seasoned veteran but in most cases it helps, there are young people in working on old cars since it is a lot easier than the new, I know of one here in the bay area that is very good on these kind of items and not just Studebaker's but he has a couple so he likes them the best. sorry but southern California is a bit to go for minor work. there was a write up about him in the last TW, ya check with local chapter most Studebaker people are willing to give a hand.
                    Candbstudebakers
                    Castro Valley,
                    California


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