Forgotten 1925 Studebaker HEARSE / FIRE TRUCK! - Will it RUN AND DRIVE after 17 years?

[bumpkinvilledano]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7XQ838rVjs

[Avantidon]

You got the time, it's worth watching. A very interesting story

[studegary]

Thanks for posting this. I didn't watch it all, yet. I had a 1929 Studebaker hearse used for Cathy's funeral this year.

[52-fan]

I watched that Vise Grip Garage episode a few weeks ago. It was interesting to watch, but some of his comments made me cringe. I give Derek some slack because he is not familiar with really old stuff and he is trying to be funny.
I doubt that truck was ever a hearse. Those odd looking handles were probably attached while it was a fire truck to allow people to stand on the running boards. It is hard to imagine a funeral home in this country using a big truck for the hearse.

[studegary]

I watched that Vise Grip Garage episode a few weeks ago. It was interesting to watch, but some of his comments made me cringe. I give Derek some slack because he is not familiar with really old stuff and he is trying to be funny.
I doubt that truck was ever a hearse. Those odd looking handles were probably attached while it was a fire truck to allow people to stand on the running boards. It is hard to imagine a funeral home in this country using a big truck for the hearse.

I also doubt that it was a hearse. A hearse has one long roof, not a pickup style, like this truck.

[Starman61]

can anyone help him with a carburetor?

[gordr]

Just about any updraft carburetor could be made to work well enough is his purpose is just to hear it run. He does not appear to be serious restorer. The vehicle has already been modified like crazy by prior owners. No "harm" would result from hanging a Brand X carb on it. Heck, even a Carter WE and a P-trap from the plumbing supply would work for his purposes.

[52-fan]

Just about any updraft carburetor could be made to work well enough is his purpose is just to hear it run. He does not appear to be serious restorer. The vehicle has already been modified like crazy by prior owners. No "harm" would result from hanging a Brand X carb on it. Heck, even a Carter WE and a P-trap from the plumbing supply would work for his purposes.

That's what I was thinking. He usually doesn't restore the cars he gets. There have been some notable exceptions, but usually he gets them running for the episode and sells them to somebody. He is a funny guy and when he is being serious can actually teach some things about dealing with old cars/trucks.

[gordr]

Well, one thing he should have done was pull all the spark plugs, and put about a half-ounce of motor oil into each cylinder. Provide some long-overdue lubrication for the rings and valves, and help boost up compression for that initial start.

[Hallabutt]

Several respondents alluded to his Red Green style. The style was immediately recognizable. Even his voice and cadence is similar. It served Red well for decades. I hope this guy can work this into something with a sponsor so he can reach a broader audience.

As for the truck the help is out there. He just needs to go to the AACA forum. I love this big monster truck!

[mbstude]

Does anyone know how to contact the guy? I think I’ve got the carb parts he needs.

[Son O Lark]

Does anyone know how to contact the guy? I think I’ve got the carb parts he needs.

He also posted on one of the Stude FB groups that he was looking for carb or parts. I don't remember which FB group specifically. Sorry, Barry. PS: I will have Kohlrabi's air cleaner for you at the Indy show. I believe that I quoted a price of $3 to $4000. I will take $3 for it.

[Starman61]

You can send Derek a message at:

https://www.vicegripgarage.com/

[Starman61]

There is a form at the bottom of the above page to send him a message.

[Starman61]

or you can send him a message from his Facebook page - see left hand side of the page.

https://www.facebook.com/vicegripgarage