Hi All,
I’m both new to this forum and new to Studebakers. I purchased a 1950 Champion 4 door late last year and have spent the winter getting it “safely” running and driving, which it now is.
Now that the weather is warming, I’m planning on getting onto stuff such as rubber seals and interior bits.
I’ve been doing some research, and I’m hoping folks with experience can tell me what I have going on with my interior. It looks to me like the headliner and door panels are original, and that the original cloth seat covers are covered with aftermarket vinyl seat covers. Is this correct?
I’ve attached pictures for reference.
I’m not yet sure what I’m going to do with the interior. Ie, leave it as is and attempt to repair, or replace with something newer and cleaner but original-ish looking. I like to keep things original looking, but I’m not a purist and will choose function over form as I drive my old vehicles. If I choose to replace, does anyone have suggestions on where to source door panels, headliners and seat covers?
FWIW, I plan to just buff and wax the old repaint.
Thanks in advance for any input.
Tony
Cincinnati, Ohio
1950 Studebaker Champion
1962 Volkswagen Single Cab Transporter
1968 BMW R60
I’m both new to this forum and new to Studebakers. I purchased a 1950 Champion 4 door late last year and have spent the winter getting it “safely” running and driving, which it now is.
Now that the weather is warming, I’m planning on getting onto stuff such as rubber seals and interior bits.
I’ve been doing some research, and I’m hoping folks with experience can tell me what I have going on with my interior. It looks to me like the headliner and door panels are original, and that the original cloth seat covers are covered with aftermarket vinyl seat covers. Is this correct?
I’ve attached pictures for reference.
I’m not yet sure what I’m going to do with the interior. Ie, leave it as is and attempt to repair, or replace with something newer and cleaner but original-ish looking. I like to keep things original looking, but I’m not a purist and will choose function over form as I drive my old vehicles. If I choose to replace, does anyone have suggestions on where to source door panels, headliners and seat covers?
FWIW, I plan to just buff and wax the old repaint.
Thanks in advance for any input.
Tony
Cincinnati, Ohio
1950 Studebaker Champion
1962 Volkswagen Single Cab Transporter
1968 BMW R60
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