Bullet Nose Propeller

[jimmijim8]

Makes sense to me. Thanks for adding that info Steve. jimmijim

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

[unclemiltie]

I got a Lindbergh Prop off ebay for one of my 50's. They also used these on 49-50 Fords and some of the Ford parts vendors also have them. They seem to be getting pricy and go for $75 and upwards.

Milt

1947 Champion (owned since 1967)
1961 Hawk
1964 Convertable
1967 Avanti
1961 Lark 2 door
1950 Commander Starlight

[Retired]

Restored a '52 Crosley Wagon years ago. The propeller shaft was worn resulting in a rattling sound when spinning. I ended up tighting in down to keep from spinning. If you do get a used one make sure the shaft is in good shape. I believe the Crosley prop is smaller then the Studebaker. Check with Richrd Quinn he may have one and can provide you with a photo and demensions.

Richard

[woodysrods]

I built a Bullet Nose a few years back, and recall thinking the reversed roff was a great idea. Actually the whole body could be reversed and you would have one wild custom.
Brian

Brian Woods
woodysrods@shaw.ca
1946 M Series (Shop Truck)

[jimmijim8]

quote:Originally posted by Chris_Dresbach

Welcome! As for a propeller, you will think I'm nuts, but contact "Frazer farm equipment" in Auburn Indiana. They have a new one-of-everything for every graham-paige and CROSLEY ever built. A Crosley wagon had a simmiular, but smaller "bullet nose" that had a propeller mounted in the center that rotates freeley. That would be just about the right size for a Studebaker bullet nose. Thats what I would do. Post some pics of it when you are finished. I also like the idea of the guns out of the grilles.[]

Chris Dresbach

Yankee Crosley parts has the propeller you are speaking of on their website. Look in the miscellaneous parts section. 30 or 40 bucks. jimmijim

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

[Starlite51]

geeze I paid $80 for the one Pete crashed [:0]

here's the quick link ...


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[50Champ]

Don't you have to drill a hole in the bullet to attach the propeller? Wouldn't that lower the value of the car somewhat? I would never do that to mine....



1950 Champion 2 Dr. Sedan

[mbstude]

Yes, you have to drill a hole. But the Lindberg Prop was also a factory accessory. I know a guy that has several NOS Stude ones, but none are for sale.

My uncle had a wooden prop on his '51 Starlight (January '09 TW cover car) when he first built the car. 8 days after 11 years of restoration, someone pulled out in front of him and it nearly totaled the '51. It also broke the airplane prop. [}]

Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, GA

Biggs' H2O-Induction

[Lothar]

The CASO propeller source would be a powered model airplane prop. Available in a wide range of sizes and materials, generally less than $20. Metal spinners sold separately.
That said, I'm with Bob when it comes to mounting props. I'm not drilling any holes in my perfectly good bullet nose! Its supposed to look like a jet intake, anyway, not a prop.

1950 Champion 4 Dr.
Holdrege NE

[jimmijim8]

Super glue it on there or maybe liquid nails, bubble gum, velcro, 3 m double sided tape???? 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 mbstude

Yes, you have to drill a hole. But the Lindberg Prop was also a factory accessory. I know a guy that has several NOS Stude ones, but none are for sale.

[b]Matthew Burnette

Matthew - You will have to prove to me with documentation, that a propeller was a Studebaker factory option. I have always believed them to be aftermarket and sometimes even installed by a Studebaker dealer. I can not imagine Bob Bourke going along with this as a Studebaker factory accessory. I do not have a 1955 Studebaker factory accessory book. Perhaps someone that has one will chime in. I believe that Richard Q will have the correct scoop.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[mbstude]

You may be right Gary, it could've been a "dealer option". I'll call some people "in the know" and see what I can find out.

EDIT: Just got off the phone with Tom Elliott. (He has all the NOS props). He confirmed that I was wrong. Stude never offered the props as an accessory as marketing thought they were too dangerous. Tom also mentioned a couple of cases where the props had worn out and came off the cars, causing damage to the fronts of the fenders.

Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, GA

Biggs' H2O-Induction

[JDP]

quote:Originally posted by studegary

quote:Originally posted by mbstude

Yes, you have to drill a hole. But the Lindberg Prop was also a factory accessory. I know a guy that has several NOS Stude ones, but none are for sale.

[b]Matthew Burnette

Matthew - You will have to prove to me with documentation, that a propeller was a Studebaker factory option. I have always believed them to be aftermarket and sometimes even installed by a Studebaker dealer. I can not imagine Bob Bourke going along with this as a Studebaker factory accessory. I do not have a 1955 Studebaker factory accessory book. Perhaps someone that has one will chime in. I believe that Richard Q will have the correct scoop.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

They were never a factory accessory, and many a nice bullet has ruined by adding one.

JDP/Maryland

[JDP]

quote:Originally posted by JDP

quote:Originally posted by studegary

quote:Originally posted by mbstude

Yes, you have to drill a hole. But the Lindberg Prop was also a factory accessory. I know a guy that has several NOS Stude ones, but none are for sale.

[b]Matthew Burnette

Matthew - You will have to prove to me with documentation, that a propeller was a Studebaker factory option. I have always believed them to be aftermarket and sometimes even installed by a Studebaker dealer. I can not imagine Bob Bourke going along with this as a Studebaker factory accessory. I do not have a 1955 Studebaker factory accessory book. Perhaps someone that has one will chime in. I believe that Richard Q will have the correct scoop.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

They were never a factory accessory, and many a nice bullet has ruined by adding one. Not even a authorized dealer option, just a add on item that some dealers would sell on the parts counter.

JDP/Maryland

JDP/Maryland