Does it always flood the trunk and cockpit when the 60 Lark stude is washed or rained on?

[mw2013]

Yes. All Studebakers leak. Dan

then all studebakers rust

[firestoper 25]

So then the universe is in balance. The water that leaks in runs out through the rust holes, ;>) ! This is not rocket science people. :>)

[Lark Hunter]

then all studebakers rust

Right. But there's that sweet spot after the inevitable filling with water and when the first rust hole forms. Embrace it and move your pet goldfish into the car. Goldfish appreciate the room that the Larkquarium offers as well as the view out of the panoramic windshield.

[mw2013]

that 360 view with no headrests blocking is for me and an often overlooked safety feature

[firestoper 25]

Ref ; post # 18

Thank you thank you! With the temp @ 7 degrees this morning I desperately needed humor for a kick start to fire up the garage furnace and do Studebaker winter things. As far as the rust / water condition goes I understand I am going to be on a merry chase for soggy floors and wet shoulders in my Avanti when I get 'rain-caught' while driving. My spouse will be so thrilled and supportive ;>( with my choice of hobby car! I I can only imagine the fun of chasing down wind whistles which also drive her nuts. Ah, a work in progress....what a long standing commitment to keep me busy in retirement (expensive too). Sherm / Green Bay / 631089 & toasted 63R1182

[JoeHall]

Most of my experience is with K body Studes (hard top Hawks), but also with others. Yes, they all leak, but it takes a prolonged drive in a down pour to soak the carpets. And I have never had one leak from above, and get my shoulders wet. If your Stude is leaking like a sieve, it definitely needs addressing. If you cannot even hand wash it without the carpets and trunk getting soaked, perhaps it is even missing some of its seals. I dunno, but never had the soaking problems y'all are talking about here. If getting your shoulders wet, is it a convertible with perforated cloth top???

[firestoper 25]

Well Joe I have heard that an early Avanti (63R1089 -build app. mid Aug 1962) with out drip rails will have a shoulder soaking problem. Guess it would water down dandruff flakes ;>)