Why is the spare tire here?

[Skip Lackie]

The spare tire was attached to a mounting that bolted to the frame and bumper brackets; it did not go up with the trunk. There were many different models of continental kits, some offered by car makers. The more deluxe models had a hinge that allowed the tire to be moved away from the trunk. Some included a new three-piece or wrap-around bumper; others just moved the original bumper farther away from the body like in the Hawk picture. The trunk lock remained where it was. There were a few kits that included rear fender extensions to match the extended bumper.

If you cared enough about your car's distinctive appearance to put a continental kit on it, you didn't care whether access to the trunk was restricted or not.

Skip Lackie
Washington DC

[Skip Lackie]

The spare tire was attached to a mounting that bolted to the frame and bumper brackets; it did not go up with the trunk. There were many different models of continental kits, some offered by car makers. The more deluxe models had a hinge that allowed the tire to be moved away from the trunk. Some included a new three-piece or wrap-around bumper; others just moved the original bumper farther away from the body like in the Hawk picture. The trunk lock remained where it was. There were a few kits that included rear fender extensions to match the extended bumper.

If you cared enough about your car's distinctive appearance to put a continental kit on it, you didn't care whether access to the trunk was restricted or not.

Skip Lackie
Washington DC

[studegary]

[quote]quote:Originally posted by Nitram

It appears like the Continental kit had a different bumper because it looks like it is notched around or is made to receive the spare tire holder. Is the bumper different also?

The bumper is moved back, but not notched. What you are noticing is the difference between 1961 and 1959/1960 Lark bumpers. 1959-1960 bumpers go straight across at the top. 1961 bumpers are different. They have a dip at the top in the center of the bumper.

I personally feel that the Lark is too short of a design to carry out the look of a continental wheel properly. The fender skirts attempt to make the car visually longer.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)

[studegary]

[quote]quote:Originally posted by Nitram

It appears like the Continental kit had a different bumper because it looks like it is notched around or is made to receive the spare tire holder. Is the bumper different also?

The bumper is moved back, but not notched. What you are noticing is the difference between 1961 and 1959/1960 Lark bumpers. 1959-1960 bumpers go straight across at the top. 1961 bumpers are different. They have a dip at the top in the center of the bumper.

I personally feel that the Lark is too short of a design to carry out the look of a continental wheel properly. The fender skirts attempt to make the car visually longer.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)

[65cruiser]

As God as my witness, I remember seeing an article or a video SOMEWHERE that showed, perhaps a Packard Carribean with a Continental kit. However, this wheel would hydraulically lower itself down, make contact with the pavement, then "roll" you into a parallel parking space.

Now that I've said that, where'd I put those anti-delusional drugs.[}]

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Mark Anderson
1965 Cruiser
http://home.alltel.net/anderm

[65cruiser]

As God as my witness, I remember seeing an article or a video SOMEWHERE that showed, perhaps a Packard Carribean with a Continental kit. However, this wheel would hydraulically lower itself down, make contact with the pavement, then "roll" you into a parallel parking space.

Now that I've said that, where'd I put those anti-delusional drugs.[}]

________________________
Mark Anderson
1965 Cruiser
http://home.alltel.net/anderm

[52hawk]

Mark,I've seen it too! There was also one built inside the trunk for parking the car,by another inventer.[I think I saw these on the internet,maybe youtube-??

LaSalle,Il
61Hawk

[52hawk]

Mark,I've seen it too! There was also one built inside the trunk for parking the car,by another inventer.[I think I saw these on the internet,maybe youtube-??

LaSalle,Il
61Hawk

[Nitram]

Finding the Continental kit quite intrigueing and knowing there had to be other discussion on this in the past, I did some more searching and found this prior thread.

http://www.studebakerdriversclub.com...rms=spare,tire


[img=left]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/158/360197307_8639ee4a46_m.jpg[/img=left]
~Nitram~
57 Transtar
Lancaster, PA

[Nitram]

Finding the Continental kit quite intrigueing and knowing there had to be other discussion on this in the past, I did some more searching and found this prior thread.

http://www.studebakerdriversclub.com...rms=spare,tire


[img=left]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/158/360197307_8639ee4a46_m.jpg[/img=left]
~Nitram~
57 Transtar
Lancaster, PA

[StudeRich]

WOW, those are really good pics of the H.W. Continental Kit kit, it looks really well designed well made and sturdy, they even show one jacked up with a bumper jack!

Only thing is, if I had found that nice light Blue one I don't think I could bring myself to drive that ugly thing home, someone might see me! [xx(]

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA

[StudeRich]

WOW, those are really good pics of the H.W. Continental Kit kit, it looks really well designed well made and sturdy, they even show one jacked up with a bumper jack!

Only thing is, if I had found that nice light Blue one I don't think I could bring myself to drive that ugly thing home, someone might see me! [xx(]

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA