Wish list for 55K

[warrlaw1]

I'm sure I'll need more, but at this point, I would be happy if I could find some body parts:
-Rust free front fenders (or close enough to fix up)
- right rear quarter (fender)
- both sides front parking light bezels (I can rechrome if you have good cores).

I'm in Ontario, Canada, but would gladly drive to a warmer part of the continent to pick up parts Anyone clearing out a parts stash? Thanks.

[studegary]

The C/K rear quarters are now reproduced in fiberglass. I remember seeing an ad for them in Turning Wheels.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[warrlaw1]

Thanks, Gary, They would be smooooth, but I always worry about stones thrown from underneath. Classic Enterprises has inner fender kits that might solve that problem. I have solid panels but they have been repaired. I'm not looking for perfect but I'm trying to avoid a ripple bomb. Better repaired metal than FG, in my book anyways, but rust free panels may still be available in southern climes: Texas? Arizona, CA? ...all me Ex's are infectious..."

[55s]

David:

Good metal fenders are hard to find and expensive. Good luck.

This is a link for fiberglass fenders.

http://www.classglassperformance.com...tudebaker.html

Paul

[stall]

Thanks, Gary, They would be smooooth, but I always worry about stones thrown from underneath. Classic Enterprises has inner fender kits that might solve that problem. I have solid panels but they have been repaired. I'm not looking for perfect but I'm trying to avoid a ripple bomb. Better repaired metal than FG, in my book anyways, but rust free panels may still be available in southern climes: Texas? Arizona, CA? ...all me Ex's are infectious..."================================================================== ==

Gee Gary, I'm not sure about that. I've got a 64 Corvette I drive 10K a year for the last few years, obviously F/G car, Paint perfect. My Speedster was driven 3K last year w/O fender shielding and no damage apparent under fenders. I know that shields are better and Studebaker should have used them but given the use our cars are normally put to I don't think its an end-all, just MHO

Happy Trails


http://studebakerspeedster.blogspot....s-new-v-8.html

[warrlaw1]

Thanks, Paul. I checked out the FG site and it looked really smooth with great prices. If I can't fall into some better steel panels, the fiberglass alternative is a big comfort. Members from Canada might remember Roy Graham, a retired Studebaker dealer (Leamington?). He must be in his 80s. I'll have the pleasure of visiting him tomorrow to pick up some brake drums. He has a farm full of Studes, but most suffer the same rust problems. I'll keep you posted

[studegary]

quote:Originally posted by stall

Thanks, Gary, They would be smooooth, but I always worry about stones thrown from underneath. Classic Enterprises has inner fender kits that might solve that problem. I have solid panels but they have been repaired. I'm not looking for perfect but I'm trying to avoid a ripple bomb. Better repaired metal than FG, in my book anyways, but rust free panels may still be available in southern climes: Texas? Arizona, CA? ...all me Ex's are infectious..."================================================================== ==

Gee Gary, I'm not sure about that. I've got a 64 Corvette I drive 10K a year for the last few years, obviously F/G car, Paint perfect. My Speedster was driven 3K last year w/O fender shielding and no damage apparent under fenders. I know that shields are better and Studebaker should have used them but given the use our cars are normally put to I don't think its an end-all, just MHO

I am the one that suggested the fiberglass panels, not the one that made the quote that you refer to. That was by "warrlaw1".

I have had four fiberglass cars and also have used fiberglass front fenders on a Studebaker Starliner. Those front fenders have now been on the car for 37 years. I painted the car with nitrocelulose lacquer and that is still good on the fiberglass fenders. I did have quite a lot of labor in getting the fiberglass front fenders to fit correctly. I bought those fenders from another Gary in the state of Washington.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[stall]

My mistake, Sorry Gary but At least we agree on this


http://studebakerspeedster.blogspot....s-new-v-8.html

[55s]

David:

Have fun. Roy used to own a Studebaker Dealership, and is still a Studebaker Driver, a Studebaker enthusiast and a Studebaker mechanic. Very nice man. He has been in the Ontario Chapter almost as long as I have: >30 years! I saw him again in Lancaster with his extended family.

Paul

PS: Ask to see his bullet nose convertible!

[warrlaw1]

Yo Paul. I saw the convertible on a previous trip. It's under canvass in one of the barns. He has a Rockne in the garage under the house and a huge yard full of parts cars. I did a fall colours tour of his yard with my camera. Too many shots for a TW pictorial. Roy had the drums I needed so now I'm chasing my next wish / side grills for a 55 C/K. I have an NOS middle section. I'm prepared to replate if you have any cores, and I'm not that far from you.