New to Studebakers - just bought a 1963 Lark

[ADent]

The mirror was in there - just in poor shape. Probably just need to replace the mirror portion.

The awesome fluid was empty so have not tried it yet.

The Studebaker is snowed into the garage currently as a we got a couple feet of snow in the last couple days. Hopefully that leak is slow.

[StudeRich]

Those Carpet "Transition" Mouldings you found are likely the Sill Plates for your Carpet that go in the Door Openings!

There ARE a Shift Shaft seal and a Throttle Pressure Shaft "O" Ring behind those Levers but not an easy job to replace.
I would follow Gary's advice, put a Pan under it and see what you get, on Cement it always looks larger than it is.

[showbizkid]

Welcome, from one '63 owner to another! You should have fun with this!

[8E45E]

Besides your Lark and the Jaguar stretch, that I previously mentioned, there were a lot of interesting vehicles in that auction, including; 1963 Wagonaire, Triumph Mayflower, VW Beetle with 30's Ford woody kit.

Did you happen to catch the Hamilton-only 1963 Custom trim (P6) Wagonaire that is painted Cruiser Maroon?

Craig

[ADent]

I was tempted by the Wagonaire as well but my sedan had a V8 and looked a little closer to getting on the road.

[StudeRich]

That Canadian, Custom Wagonaire sure looks like it COULD have been Maroon under the Orange! A Rare one alright.

[8E45E]

That Canadian, Custom Wagonaire sure looks like it COULD have been Maroon under the Orange! A Rare one alright.

The Cruiser Maroon paint is fully visible under the hood and the door jambs.

Craig

[StudeRich]

WHERE are those Pics Craig? NOT here.

UPDATE: OK, answered my own Question, it's over HERE on another String, but the Link won't live long because the Auction is over, Sold to a New Forum Member.

https://forum.studebakerdriversclub....1963-wagonaire

That "Custom" Wagonaire is looking Good, almost as good as a Daytona!

[ADent]

Auction was just outside Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for the record.

[8E45E]

Auction was just outside Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for the record.

Right where my latest Studebaker was sold new: https://forum.studebakerdriversclub....-corners/page2

Thanks to Eagle-Eye Evan for spotting this ex-M&P Transport truck for sale in Saskatoon!!

Craig

[ADent]

Nice big truck! Its great you are able to save some of the bigger ones.

I know yours came out of Saskatoon but Edmonton has a large number of classics and interesting vehicles.

[8E45E]

Nice big truck! Its great you are able to save some of the bigger ones.

I know yours came out of Saskatoon but Edmonton has a large number of classics and interesting vehicles.

Yes, I used to live there, and was one of the founding members of the Edmonton Chapter in late '77, early '78. I still know plenty of members who belong to the Edmonton Antique Car Club and the Alberta Postwar Car Society, just to name two of the all-make clubs from there. According to a former M&P Transport employee, that Diesel did runs on the Yellowhead Highway (Hwy 16) between Edmonton and Lloydminster. The individual I purchased it from did state it came from Lloydminster, where it was 'retired' by M&P.

Craig

[ADent]

As a minor update I filled a bit more transmission fluid into the car. It drove around a little. We have drifts of snow up to a foot here so I need a bit more that to melt before I can try it a bit more. Transmission is a little noisy in park still but progress.

My horn does not work - I think I have narrowed it down to the relay.

[StudeMann]

My first Stude in 1984 was a Canadian 63 Lark sedan in the same colour. It was a OHV 6 cylinder with 3 speed manual. I loved that car. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I did mine!

[ADent]

Thanks to Bill Jarvis on Flickr I have the following information from my body tag and serial number.

Body tag:
63 = 1963
V = V8 (could be either 259 or 289 but the engine id says 259)
Y = 4-door sedan
6 = Lark Custom (Custom model)

Serial number:
63 = 1963
V = V-8
C = Canadian-built (Hamilton ON)



Reading the engine identification number I now know it is a 259 cid V8 producing 180 hp @ 4500 rpm from 1963. So strong possibility it is numbers matching for whatever that is worth. The air cleaner went on the engine and the valve covers were cleaner up. Over spray on the radiator from when it got painted. Not sure why the inside of the fenders are red. Primer perhaps and the previous owner never painted them? Seems to make more sense than the car being previously red. It is a bit of a hodgepodge overall. Good thing it will be driver level rather than show car.




The filthy rear section was bugging me so I gave it a basic wash.




The rear window had some residue from a long missing stick on panel which looked much better once removed.

Going through the electrical the signals, headlights, brake lights all worked. Wipers moved a bit and stopped. I really need lubricate the linkage then wet down the windshield before trying again. The horn did not work. I connected the horn its self to the battery and that worked. The steering wheel button wiring and mechanism looked in good shape and without corrosion. I suspect the relay is the culprit but need to verify. Not sure the Mexican blanket works in the car or not.