From the Archives #4 (pre-WWII)

[Studebaker Wheel]

From left to right: Henry Rohar 6'6" 612 lbs, 1932 Studebaker Commander sedan, Tex Madsen 7'6", Clifford Thompson 7'5." Two interesting observations re the car: 1. the radiator mascot is from a '31 Studebaker and 2. the license plate ornaments are quite unique but were not an original Studebaker factory accessory.

Richard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review

[Mark57]

Just looking at this pic tells you there's an interesting tale to be told.

<h5>Mark
'57 Transtar Deluxe
Vancouver Island Chapter
http://visdc.shawwebspace.ca/ </h5>

[PlainBrownR2]

Where have I seen that photo before, and in what capacity.....
A certain meet, possibly Plymouth, with a presentation of the tall people with the Studebakers in the middle of an awards banquet, which was soon followed up with a certain famous shoe made only for the tallest of people in the land, which dispelled all doubt on the man's story. [)]

Yall can probably guess I've seen the photo before....

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[showbizkid]

Mr. Rohar was in desperate need of a longer tie.


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Clark in San Diego
'63 F2/Lark Standard
http://studeblogger.blogspot.com
www.studebakersandiego.com

[bams50]

quote:Originally posted by PlainBrownR2


A certain meet, possibly Plymouth, with a presentation of the tall people with the Studebakers in the middle of an awards banquet, which was soon followed up with a certain famous shoe made only for the tallest of people in the land, which dispelled all doubt on the man's story.

Now now, even a young feller like yourself shouldn't be this drunk on a weeknight[:0]

Robert (Bob) Andrews- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys)
Parish, central NY 13131

GOD BLESS AMERICA

[clonelark]

Well if he's 6'6" the other two must be over 7'

[BobGlasscock]

Interesting to me that the license plate is hanging from 2 leather straps hung over the bracket.

'50 Champion, 1 family owner

[Guido]

quote:Originally posted by clonelark

Well if he's 6'6" the other two must be over 7'

To quote directly from Dick's original post (which has not been edited )
"From left to right: Henry Rohar 6'6" 612 lbs, 1932 Studebaker Commander sedan, Tex Madsen 7'6", Clifford Thompson 7'5."

quote:Originally posted by showbizkid

Mr. Rohar was in desperate need of a longer tie.

Very true and also check out the industrial strength belt loops required to hold up his britches. I wonder how much help he had getting his foot on the bumper?

Guido Salvage - "Where rust is beautiful" and real Studebaker horsepower lives

See pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/GuidoSalvage

Hiding and preserving Studebakers in Richmond, Goochland & Louisa, Va.

[hopsBB]

He weren't scared of a spoon and a fork was he[)]

[Avantidon]

One thing for sure with all three in the same car it'd be a real ltest for the springs. bet it might lean to one side or another depending where the big man is.

[j.byrd]

Mr. Quinn, your pics are absolutely priceless- - however- - are you or have you ever published or thought about publishing a book full of 'em?? I'm selling 90% of my stuff but even I would buy that !!! Thank you, pics are so important. I only have one old picture of one of the dealerships my Dad worked at, and just a few pictures of our family cars, and they are quite precious. Dad said he used to catch a ride to South Bend, drive chassis trucks back setting on a temporary seat- -summer or winter- and I would love to see something like that. I'll tell anyone, he was tougher than I am!! Thanks again, I really enjoy your posts, John

[Sdude]

I doubt that a Model A Ford could have handled that load. I'll bet they were comfortable in that great lookin' Studebaker.

Jon Stalnaker
Editor, Hawk Talks
Karel Staple Chapter SDC

[JBOYLE]

Having sat in a few pre-war cars (mainly Fords) I can guess that finding a car thatfit these guys must have been tough. I'm 6'3" and I could barely fit.
In addition to leg room issues, I'd guess Mr. Rohar would have trouble fitting behind the wheel.
Did Studebaker offer modified cars for these gents?

quote:Originally posted by Guido
I wonder how much help he had getting his foot on the bumper?

More to the point, did the bumper have that dip before he put his foot on it? [}]


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

Washington State

[Milaca]

What about that front bumper on the Studebaker! It was straight until that guy put his foot on it, and now it has a deep dip in the middle! [:0] Looks like a photo for Guiness Book of World Records or Ripley's Believe It or Not.

Dang it, John beat me to the punch. I got interrupted by a telemarketer and didnt get this posted in time! [B)]

1949 2R17
R is for Rusty
In the middle of Minnesota

[curt]

With a son 6'11", these dudes make him a shorty, my little son is only 6'6".