61 4 door lark body cheap

[Dick Steinkamp]

I believe Bob is just reminding us of his actual process. He finds Studes (well, most find him). He attempts to sell those that are still saveable (I've bought several from him and helped him sell others). Those that don't sell OR that are worth more as parts, he parts out to keep other Studes on the road. I think we need this reminder from time to time. Bob can not keep whole cars or big car parts around until WE need them. When he advertises something here that interests you...act on it. Be assured it will soon be gone one way or another. I think this business model works far better for Studebaker hobbyists than one where Studes are touted as "saved", stored in a field for a few years, then sent to the crusher.

This post also demonstrates the work that goes into removing useable parts from an unsaleable Stude and preparing the rusty shell so that a recycler will take it without a title. Not easy nor quick as the photo demonstrates. A good reminder that all this labor, the required real estate and specialized equipment has to be baked into the price of parts that are removed and sold.

Bob is illustrating a real part of the hobby here. Certainly not as offensive (to me) as threads about an eBay car that members pick apart or the rant about Al Gore in the thread about aluminum Ford pickups.

[SN-60]

The good parts have been saved for the 61 convert, if people don't like what I post to bad, I go out of my way to save Studebakers more than most, so when it comes time to retire one it happens, if you don't want to hear about it then don't open the thread.

Well said Bob,...The air needed to be cleared!

[avanti1982]

track in back of you helping me

[candbstudebakers]

Today was clean up day with only a nice 109" clean rust free frame sitting there waiting for a new home, anyone interested? If sold I could bring it east on my next trip but that might not be until May if I can get away, if not then shipping is on the buyer, I also have a friend that goes back and fourth and might be able to help out....Bob

[Bob Andrews]

Wow, Dick, that was the best passive-aggressive cheap shot you could come up with? You're slipping.

[Studeous]

If I had to pick the best looking 4 door Lark to remove the rear door handle on and make a
street strip car out of, it would be a 61 model. The front door looks kinda long and the back door glass isn't too big. Ceteris paribus.
Merry Christmas!

[starliner62]

I keep reading about cars that have been offered for free, but I don't recall seeing any advertisements for said cars, and usually don't miss too many threads on this forum. I have probably given away more Stude stuff than I have sold, but I don't make my living selling Studebaker parts and cars.
In my opinion, Bob P. can come off a little rough at times, but you know what?? He deserves it. He has helped countless people with their cars and trucks. He is probably one of those guys that would give the shirt off of his back if you needed it. I don't know Bob P personally and I did meet him briefly in 2002 and only follow his exploits through the forum. I think we need to respect the senior members of this club and especially this forum, even if they do things we don't always agree with. There is a wealth of knowledge to be learned from these guys, so lets take advantage of that while we can.

[rusty65]

Would I be out of line if I asked if the title and serial number plate were available?
Just kidding (sorta kinda).

[candbstudebakers]

The Id plate is here but the owner never could find the title like he said he would but since I was scrapping it out I really did not care.

[63larkcustom]

Bob, Matilda and I want to thank you for doing what you do. You could have easily sold 1 part from her and made a lot more than I paid you for the her. Thank you and Merry Christmas

[COMMANDERPINK1]

"61 4 door lark body cheap, Cheap means free but as of today it is already gone, guess where?" Bob

[candbstudebakers]

"61 4 door lark body cheap, Cheap means free but as of today it is already gone, guess where?" Bob

It is also a way of getting attention .

[Scott]

Yep. Bob P. does deal fairly and has helped me out in the past. It's just hard to see Studebaker stuff go away because we can't be in the right place (or have enough room or money) to give it a home.

[StudeDave57]

It is also a way of getting attention .

But if the attention is after the fact- why bother?

When you first posted, I opened this thread to see what you were selling.
Then I saw it had already been cut up, and I asked myself- "What's the point...?"

I'm just sad for that someone who wanted it, and now has to see what happened to it.





StudeDave '57