NEED: '42 Stude Champ 4 dr Trunk Lid GOT IT!!!

[Starlite51]

A friend of mine was "rear ended" driving his friends "one-owner all original" 1942 Stude Champ 4 door sedan ..

He needs a trunk lid ASAP to do the repairs ... if you can help us locate one (or a entire car if need be)

a 1942 or a 1946 will work ... thanks --

Call or email me

916-764-0700 email cruzerdog@mac.com

thanks

John Sweeney
Folsom CA
Klif in MN drove 40 miles thru the snow to the junk yard and got the lid for us.. the SDC forum guys always come thru .. thank you Klif ......

[Roscomacaw]

I don't even BEGIN to pretend I know prewar parts commonality, but I would THINK that a decklid for a '41 would work as well. There might be differences for handle or trim, but I'd think the basic lid would fit.
The parts books show that Biz Coupe lids were different than the lid used on 2 and 4-door sedans (they used the SAME lid)[:I]

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe

[Roscomacaw]

I don't even BEGIN to pretend I know prewar parts commonality, but I would THINK that a decklid for a '41 would work as well. There might be differences for handle or trim, but I'd think the basic lid would fit.
The parts books show that Biz Coupe lids were different than the lid used on 2 and 4-door sedans (they used the SAME lid)[:I]

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe

[Starlite51]

I am not sure either if a 41 would fit

... the guy doing the body repairs is a master body repair guy
and I would think that he could do any minor mods to make a 41 fit .

. I've seen so many old 41 4 drs in the past you would think there was plenty donors out there

and this forum has come thru for me 100% of the time when I needed anything



John Sweeney
Folsom CA
1951 Studebaker Champion Regal Business Coupe
1962 GT Hawk
"Lone Dog ... No Woof"
www.cruisinnews.com
www.renoswapmeet.com

[Starlite51]

I am not sure either if a 41 would fit

... the guy doing the body repairs is a master body repair guy
and I would think that he could do any minor mods to make a 41 fit .

. I've seen so many old 41 4 drs in the past you would think there was plenty donors out there

and this forum has come thru for me 100% of the time when I needed anything



John Sweeney
Folsom CA
1951 Studebaker Champion Regal Business Coupe
1962 GT Hawk
"Lone Dog ... No Woof"
www.cruisinnews.com
www.renoswapmeet.com

[klifton1]

There is a 42 sedan at French Lake Auto Parts. 3531 Co Rd 3 NW, Annandale Mn. 320-274-8497 The deck lid is still there.
Klif

55 Speedster
42 Champ Coupe

[klifton1]

There is a 42 sedan at French Lake Auto Parts. 3531 Co Rd 3 NW, Annandale Mn. 320-274-8497 The deck lid is still there.
Klif

55 Speedster
42 Champ Coupe

[Starlite51]

Klif

he is calling French Lake today


We are under the impression that '46 '47 lids might fit too

does your '42 coupe use any parts from post war cars like 46 & 47's?

and much thanks for the lead I will let you know what he turns up

John Sweeney
Folsom CA
1951 Studebaker Champion Regal Business Coupe
1962 GT Hawk
"Lone Dog ... No Woof"
www.cruisinnews.com
www.renoswapmeet.com

[Starlite51]

Klif

he is calling French Lake today


We are under the impression that '46 '47 lids might fit too

does your '42 coupe use any parts from post war cars like 46 & 47's?

and much thanks for the lead I will let you know what he turns up

John Sweeney
Folsom CA
1951 Studebaker Champion Regal Business Coupe
1962 GT Hawk
"Lone Dog ... No Woof"
www.cruisinnews.com
www.renoswapmeet.com

[studegary]

quote:Originally posted by Starlite51

Klif

he is calling French Lake today


We are under the impression that '46 '47 lids might fit too

does your '42 coupe use any parts from post war cars like 46 & 47's?

and much thanks for the lead I will let you know what he turns up

John Sweeney
Folsom CA
1951 Studebaker Champion Regal Business Coupe
1962 GT Hawk
"Lone Dog ... No Woof"
www.cruisinnews.com
www.renoswapmeet.com

A 1946 Studebaker is a warmed-over 1942 Champion, so I would expect the deck lid to fit. A 1947 Champion is a completely different car (First By Far With a Postwar Car) and body parts will not fit the 1942.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)

[studegary]

quote:Originally posted by Starlite51

Klif

he is calling French Lake today


We are under the impression that '46 '47 lids might fit too

does your '42 coupe use any parts from post war cars like 46 & 47's?

and much thanks for the lead I will let you know what he turns up

John Sweeney
Folsom CA
1951 Studebaker Champion Regal Business Coupe
1962 GT Hawk
"Lone Dog ... No Woof"
www.cruisinnews.com
www.renoswapmeet.com

A 1946 Studebaker is a warmed-over 1942 Champion, so I would expect the deck lid to fit. A 1947 Champion is a completely different car (First By Far With a Postwar Car) and body parts will not fit the 1942.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)

[klifton1]

Gary is correct. 41, 42, and 46 are all the same car. Just different trim.
Klif

55 Speedster
42 Champ Coupe

[klifton1]

Gary is correct. 41, 42, and 46 are all the same car. Just different trim.
Klif

55 Speedster
42 Champ Coupe

[Jessie J.]

Did the '42 Commander and Champion use the same deck lid? obviously the front clips are quite different, what about the rest of the body shell? do doors interchange between Champions and Commanders?
Nope, I've never owned either, but was just recollecting that the "famous" "Studebaker in a tree" was identified as a '42? Commander. (I stlll haven't got around to taking in that sight- but local family members are familiar with the location)

[Jessie J.]

Did the '42 Commander and Champion use the same deck lid? obviously the front clips are quite different, what about the rest of the body shell? do doors interchange between Champions and Commanders?
Nope, I've never owned either, but was just recollecting that the "famous" "Studebaker in a tree" was identified as a '42? Commander. (I stlll haven't got around to taking in that sight- but local family members are familiar with the location)