51 champion parts interchange

[new2stude]

I'm new to the group. Just bought a 51 champion starlight coupe. What body parts interchange with other models and what years? Mainly I'm wondering about the front fenders. This is the first Stude I've ever had.

51 Champion starlight coupe

[Eman]

I believe all '51 front fenders interchange with '51 front fenders. The Land Cruiser is the only one I'm not 100% sure on.

'50 and '51 fenders, even though they look similar, are slightly different, and don't work together.

BTW welcome. These guys on the forum have helped me a number of times. Join the club, grab a manual, enjoy!




[img=left]http://www.bulletshots.net/images/stella3.jpg[/img=left]1951 Commander Starlight Coupe (aka "Stella")

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[rockne10]

Any 51 fender will work. 50 Commander and LandCruiser fenders are entirely different; 50 Champion inner fenders are entirely different but the outer could be used to section into a 1951. 1952 would fit only if you use the entire clip, hood, grill, etc.

Brad Johnson
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
33 Rockne 10
51 Commander Starlight
53 Commander Starlight

previously: 63 Cruiser, 62 Regal VI, 60 VI convertible, 50 LandCruiser

[Commander51]

51 front fenders are rare as hens' teeth. I wish you luck in finding a 51-- I searched for a looooong time.... You can fashion an outer 51 out of a '52 by welding in the lower leading edge from your nasty 51 onto the '52, if it's in good enough shape.


51 Commander State Sedan
Worthington PA

[new2stude]

Thanks everyone for the info. If it comes down to it my fender can be repaired, but I would prefer to find a good one. I'm going to a studebaker auction tomorrow in South Dakota, maybe I'll find something there. I'm sure I'll be looking for more help so thanks again!

51 Champion starlight coupe

[Guido]

quote:Originally posted by new2stude

I'm going to a studebaker auction tomorrow in South Dakota, maybe I'll find something there.

Alan,

We are counting on you to provide us with prices on the items that sell....

Gary

Guido Salvage - "Where rust is beautiful"

1946 M-16 fire truck
1948 M-16 grain truck
1949 2R16A grain truck
1949 2R17A fire truck
1955 E-38 grain truck
1957 3E-40 flatbed
1961 6E-28 grain truck
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1962 7E-7 Champ pickup
1962 GT Hawk 4 speed
1964 Avanti R2 4 speed
1964 Cruiser
And various other "treasures"
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[Roscomacaw]

A few years back, a good '51 front clip (fenders, hood, front panel) would bring 6 or 7 hundred bucks. Now, a good fender can bring 300 or more. And REAR fenders for 2-doors! Hoo baby![:0]

BTW, doors will interchange with other 2-door doors (save for convertibles) from '52 thru '47. Rear fenders (there's differences in the taillights mountings) will fit across the same years.
Deck lids - Starlight coupes and Business coupes use one, all others (including convertibles) use another. Of course, there's differences in the trim & trunk handle mounting holes.
4-door doors are the same except for the rear doors on Land Cruisers.

Miscreant at large.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President 2-dr
1955 President State
1951 Champion Biz cpe
1963 Daytona project FS