Never trust the P.O., Chapter 29

[JBOYLE]

Remember with seldom-driven cars, the PO may not really know much about its history.
The person I bought my car from had it for 9 years and only put something like 3000 miles on it. So there is a real chance he didn't drive it enough to find out some the stuff he told me, presumably told to him by the guy he bought the car from, was semi-fiction.

The engine he told me that had never been out of the car, and something a very good local old car mechanic also believed, turned out not to be true after the engine was removed for a gasket change that turned into a rebuild.

63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)

Washington State

[dictator27]

Too many STM's will just turn one drum and leave the good one alone. Both should be turned to the same size, otherwise heavy use could result in a pull to one side.

Terry

PS Even brand new drums should be skimmed. The likelihood that they are out of round is much higher than might be thought.

[warrlaw1]

I bought my car on eBay, but from a first class Elvis impersonator. And, just like Elvis would have treated a friend, he told me the truth...EVERYTHING needed to be replaced! And when I had trouble crossing the border without the correct title, he came to the rescue at his own expense to get me a proper title so the car could get into Canada. Elvis lives, in spirit, anyway.

[studegary]

quote:Originally posted by 37Dictator

Makes sense, I guess I just don't understand the popularity of acronyms...

PO or P.O. is not an acronym.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[50Champ]

I thought this thread was about not trusting the Post Office and I was going to share a story regarding that with everyone....



1950 Champion 2 Dr. Sedan

[warrlaw1]

I received an e-mail inquiry about the Elvis impersonator from whom I bought my car (55 Commander hardtop). I guess there is more than one Elvis impersonator out there, who loves Studes, so I want to be clear. This fellow's name was Steve Chuke from Kentucky and he has a web site under that name if anyone cares to check him out. If anyone knows of the others, maybe we could invite them to a meet and get a photo of Studes and Elvis look-a-likes. Wasn't there an episode on Golden Girls...?

[jackb]

...many times a boastful owner will say to a private shop: go ahead and turn them a little beyond the spec...they've got more metal on them than these newer cars..... If I buy a Stude, 1st thing I do the brakes..everything. If the drums have small scorring - Ileave them alone. 50 yr old brakes with a few scores and maybe seeing <5K miles a year is no problem in my book....

[jimmijim8]

Terry

PS Even brand new drums should be skimmed. The likelihood that they are out of round is much higher than might be thought.
[/quote] You are righto on that. They should be checked for trueness. jimmijim

Stude Junkie+++++++Do it right the f$$$$ Time. Never mind. Just do it right. When youre done your done. You'll know it.

[jimmijim8]

Sherman Arnold {Elvis Impersonator} and the Interstate Band performed at the 95 Dearborn International meet. He was excellent and so was the meet. He had a 51 Stude Starlight modified. Anybody here that was there in 95? Hyatt Regency hotel jimmijim

Stude Junkie+++++++Do it right the f$$$$ Time. Never mind. Just do it right. When youre done your done. You'll know it.

[studegary]

quote:Originally posted by jimmijim8

Sherman Arnold {Elvis Impersonator} and the Interstate Band performed at the 95 Dearborn International meet. He was excellent and so was the meet. He had a 51 Stude Starlight modified. Anybody here that was there in 95? Hyatt Regency hotel jimmijim

Stude Junkie+++++++Do it right the f$$$$ Time. Never mind. Just do it right. When youre done your done. You'll know it.

I was certainly there. I fell off the back of the stage and dislocated my shoulder and had other injuries. That convention is hard for me to forget. I drove home with one arm bound to my chest.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[Studeboro]

I was there was my first Natl. Was a Lot of fun, it was also my frist trip in my 61 Convert. I did not know anybody but had a great time.

studeboro