PO'ed at PO's

[studeclunker]

My biggest problem is the size of the new cars. I just drove a friends Toyota pickup to the hardware store today. It's the third time I've driven the thing. Toyota makes a nice truck. They just make that truck for people 5'11" and under. At 6'4" with a bad back and joints, most new cars are torture chambers for me. I can drive them short distances and that's all. My Champ falls into that catagory as well, unfortuneately.

I do remember full service stations at 50+ years. In fact, I remember this because a full service station is all that I was allowed to use when driving my Grandmother's/Mum's car. They took good care of that old wagon. In fact, they marvelled that one oil change was all it ever needed that year. It was also serviced once that year.

I so wish that there was the money to restore my current cars to new condition. Alas, there isn't. So I currently attempt to cope with worn out cars. Better though, much better, than trying to fold into and endure the only model of new car I could afford.


Lotsa Larks!
K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Studebaker!
Ron Smith
Where the heck is Lewiston, CA?

[stude freak]

My "first" job was at full service station my dad had.I pumped gas checked and added oil,washed windshield ,checked air in tires or whatever the customer wanted at the tender age of ten.My dad also installed the 'new 'plastic looking seat covers .I fixed flats.Gosh how i hated the rims on old plymouths and the 57 chevys,14 inch had to be taken off from the back and had the rimlock. Man that was the day.I wonder if the majority of todays drivers know what an inner tube is?The pay was great ,I got three meals a day and a place to sleep.



David Baggett Mantachie,Ms.

[stude freak]

My "first" job was at full service station my dad had.I pumped gas checked and added oil,washed windshield ,checked air in tires or whatever the customer wanted at the tender age of ten.My dad also installed the 'new 'plastic looking seat covers .I fixed flats.Gosh how i hated the rims on old plymouths and the 57 chevys,14 inch had to be taken off from the back and had the rimlock. Man that was the day.I wonder if the majority of todays drivers know what an inner tube is?The pay was great ,I got three meals a day and a place to sleep.



David Baggett Mantachie,Ms.

[avantilover]

More importantly you got lots of experience that has stood you in good stead over the years.

John Clements
Avantilover, your South Australian Studebaker lover!!!
Lockleys South Australia

[avantilover]

More importantly you got lots of experience that has stood you in good stead over the years.

John Clements
Avantilover, your South Australian Studebaker lover!!!
Lockleys South Australia

[53k]

My '64 Daytona Wagonaire came from the factory with extended interval lubrication (3,000 miles between greasing). The fitting were rubber plugs that had to be removed and replaced with zerks at the first grease job. Dealers just threw them away and left in the zerks.
FWIW, the original pads on my disk brakes lasted 85,000 miles (rear brakes- 110,000) and, unlike modern cars, my rotors have never needed turning or replacement.


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'53 Commander Starliner (since 1966)
'64 Daytona Wagonaire (original owner)
'64 Daytona Convertible (2006)
Museum R-4 engine

[53k]

My '64 Daytona Wagonaire came from the factory with extended interval lubrication (3,000 miles between greasing). The fitting were rubber plugs that had to be removed and replaced with zerks at the first grease job. Dealers just threw them away and left in the zerks.
FWIW, the original pads on my disk brakes lasted 85,000 miles (rear brakes- 110,000) and, unlike modern cars, my rotors have never needed turning or replacement.


[img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/R-4.JPG[/img=right][img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/64L.JPG[/img=right][img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/64P.jpg[/img=right][img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/53K.jpg[/img=right]Paul Johnson
'53 Commander Starliner (since 1966)
'64 Daytona Wagonaire (original owner)
'64 Daytona Convertible (2006)
Museum R-4 engine

[raprice]

My high school and college years spanned the '50s. During that time, and the time of a lot of our Studebakers, I changed my oil every 3,000 miles and did a grease job at the same time. Tune-ups were performed every 10,000 miles and that included points, plugs and condenser. Sometimes the rotor and dist. cap needed to be replaced too. We didn't give it a second thought. Owning my '59 Lark brings me back to those uncomplicated days and I love it.
It's true that modern iron kind of lulls us into a stupor when it comes to service. For some reason, I still change my oil at 3,000 miles. When I sold my '97 Taurus, it had 168,000 miles and never burnt a drop of oil. The engine was still in terrific condition.
Rog

'59 Lark VI Regal Hardtop

[raprice]

My high school and college years spanned the '50s. During that time, and the time of a lot of our Studebakers, I changed my oil every 3,000 miles and did a grease job at the same time. Tune-ups were performed every 10,000 miles and that included points, plugs and condenser. Sometimes the rotor and dist. cap needed to be replaced too. We didn't give it a second thought. Owning my '59 Lark brings me back to those uncomplicated days and I love it.
It's true that modern iron kind of lulls us into a stupor when it comes to service. For some reason, I still change my oil at 3,000 miles. When I sold my '97 Taurus, it had 168,000 miles and never burnt a drop of oil. The engine was still in terrific condition.
Rog

'59 Lark VI Regal Hardtop

[hank63]

My classics are missing 3 things (thankfully).
No electronics
No plastic
No depreciation
Sure, some items require regular service, but if looked after they will last and last and last ................
The "plastic, fantastic" self-destruct cars they peddle these days, are nothing more than a poor image of a real car. And the price ........
No, I'll stick to my classics, thank you.
/ H

[hank63]

My classics are missing 3 things (thankfully).
No electronics
No plastic
No depreciation
Sure, some items require regular service, but if looked after they will last and last and last ................
The "plastic, fantastic" self-destruct cars they peddle these days, are nothing more than a poor image of a real car. And the price ........
No, I'll stick to my classics, thank you.
/ H

[rusty nut garage]

I too believe that the majority of neglect comes from people who aren't aware of whats required maintenace wise for these cars.
Our local chapter conducts tech sessions throughout the year and the monthly newsletter also includes a tech session to remind and teach people how and what needs maintained.
Russ

Russ Shop Foreman "Rusty Nut Garage"
57 SH (project)
60 Lark VIII 2dr sd (driver)

[rusty nut garage]

I too believe that the majority of neglect comes from people who aren't aware of whats required maintenace wise for these cars.
Our local chapter conducts tech sessions throughout the year and the monthly newsletter also includes a tech session to remind and teach people how and what needs maintained.
Russ

Russ Shop Foreman "Rusty Nut Garage"
57 SH (project)
60 Lark VIII 2dr sd (driver)