James Maloney's Studebaker Memories in Feb HCC

[BobPalma]

There's an unusually good read in the February 2012 Hemmings Classic Car: James Maloney's recollections of working from a Studebaker family in South Bend and himself working several positions within Studebaker's South Bend plant from 1948-1953.

James created the 1953 Commander convertible featured in the August 2006 Hemmings Classic Car. A nice photo of it accompanies James' report. A good read all around.

Congrats, James. BP

[raprice]

I saw that article and I agree with you. One of the things I love about Hemmings Classic Car magazine is the amount of print they devote to the independent auto makers, including our beloved Studebakers. Among the first things I read, when I get my monthly issues, is Pat Foster's column.
Rog

[BobPalma]

I saw that article and I agree with you. One of the things I love about Hemmings Classic Car magazine is the amount of print they devote to the independent auto makers, including our beloved Studebakers. Among the first things I read, when I get my monthly issues, is Pat Foster's column. Rog

In that case, Rog, you're gonna' like the March 2012 issue! <GGG> BP

[Studebaker Wheel]

I also enjoyed the article on pages 84-85 about a young boys mother trying to learn to drive in a 1941 Commander (back in the late 40s). There are at least two factual errors that any Studebaker expert will pick out readily. Did you?

[BobPalma]

I also enjoyed the article on pages 84-85 about a young boys mother trying to learn to drive in a 1941 Commander (back in the late 40s). There are at least two factual errors that any Studebaker expert will pick out readily. Did you?

Well:

1. The 1941 Commander is described as having the two-tone stripe on the side, and a green top, which would make it a Custom or Delux-tone. However, the period photo of the car appears to be a Skyway model with only a second-color roof; no "side spear" in the second color. (I'm sure Dick will be able to add further details about that discrepancy.)

2. The alleged 1951 Starlight Coupe is clearly a 1952 model; the hooded taillamp body is easily seen in the period photo. BP

[Studebaker Wheel]

Very good Bob. I will give you a B on your observations but one more glaring error exists.

[BobPalma]

Very good Bob. I will give you a B on your observations but one more glaring error exists.

Ah-ha! It's in the text: The writer's statement that their 1941 Commander was a straight eight. All 1941 Commanders were sixes.

Do I get the POOP (Prize Of Outrageous Proportions) now? BP

[Studebaker Wheel]

Ah-ha! It's in the text: The writer's statement that their 1941 Commander was a straight eight. All 1941 Commanders were sixes.

Do I get the POOP (Prize Of Outrageous Proportions) now? BP

Indeed you do!! No one deserves POOP more than you.

[BobPalma]

Indeed you do!! No one deserves POOP more than you.

O'boy! I'll be watching for Santa! BP