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    My 53 Champion 2 dr ht does not have an armrest in the back seat. It is all one piece. It is Airway gray. Everything else matches with the production order. Would it be possible that it came this way, or did someone switch it out. I know that is was from the L.A. assembly line. And it was early 53. Getting ready to put the body back on the frame. Now I have to get the interior taken care of.
    Thanks in advance, Judy[:I]
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    Anyone who's been involved with Studebakers for any length of time knows better than to say Studebaker never did that. Many exceptions to standard production were made. It would surprise me such an exception would not be noted on the production order but, I know better than to say...
    How early is your production date? There were some LA/SB differences.
    Brad Johnson,
    SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
    Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
    '33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
    '56 Sky Hawk in process

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    • #3
      quote:Originally posted by JudyLewis

      My 53 Champion 2 dr ht does not have an armrest in the back seat. It is all one piece. It is Airway gray. Everything else matches with the production order. Would it be possible that it came this way, or did someone switch it out. I know that is was from the L.A. assembly line. And it was early 53. Getting ready to put the body back on the frame. Now I have to get the interior taken care of.
      Thanks in advance, Judy[:I]
      Pretty sure it did not come that way. How's the fit over the drive shaft tunnel ? (Might have a later Hawk seat)

      JDP Maryland
      JDP Maryland

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      • #4
        quote:Originally posted by rockne10

        Anyone who's been involved with Studebakers for any length of time knows better than to say Studebaker never did that. Many exceptions to standard production were made. It would surprise me such an exception would not be noted on the production order but, I know better than to say...
        How early is your production date? There were some LA/SB differences.
        Thank you - My production order is May 26, 1953. Judy

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        • #5
          The back seat seems to fit perfect. Doesn't look like it has had the separate seats with an armrest. But, I sure don't know.

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          • #6
            Any chance you could post a couple pics?

            Keoni Dibelka / HiloFoto
            In Hawai'i; on Hawai'i; on the Windward Side
            If da salt air never chew 'em up bumbye da lava will...

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            • #7
              May 26, 1953 would be very late in 1953 model production, not "early".

              Your Starliner should have a rear armrest that opens from the back to the front.

              Are you sure that you have a 2 dr ht (Starliner) and not a 2 dr sdn. (sedan)? What is the body tag information (on the engine side of the cowl) or the model information from the build sheet?

              Gary L.
              Wappinger, NY

              SDC member since 1968
              Studebaker enthusiast much longer
              Gary L.
              Wappinger, NY

              SDC member since 1968
              Studebaker enthusiast much longer

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              • #8
                I'll try and post some pictures. Thank you, Judy
                quote:Originally posted by JGK 940

                Any chance you could post a couple pics?

                Keoni Dibelka / HiloFoto
                In Hawai'i; on Hawai'i; on the Windward Side
                If da salt air never chew 'em up bumbye da lava will...

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                • #9
                  Hi Gary - the body tag is 14G-K5. Serial # 6 923590. I am going to try to post some pictures. Thank you for the info, Judy
                  quote:Originally posted by studegary

                  May 26, 1953 would be very late in 1953 model production, not "early".

                  Your Starliner should have a rear armrest that opens from the back to the front.

                  Are you sure that you have a 2 dr ht (Starliner) and not a 2 dr sdn. (sedan)? What is the body tag information (on the engine side of the cowl) or the model information from the build sheet?

                  Gary L.
                  Wappinger, NY

                  SDC member since 1968
                  Studebaker enthusiast much longer

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                  • #10
                    Keoni - Here goes. Thank you, Judy[/img]
                    Any chance you could post a couple pics?
                    [img][/img]
                    Keoni Dibelka / HiloFoto
                    In Hawai'i; on Hawai'i; on the Windward Side
                    If da salt air never chew 'em up bumbye da lava will...
                    [/quote]

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                    • #11
                      quote:Originally posted by JudyLewis

                      Hi Gary - the body tag is 14G-K5. Serial # 6 923590. I am going to try to post some pictures. Thank you for the info,
                      [/quote]

                      That is definitely a Starliner (hardtop). It is a 1953 Champion Regal Starliner.

                      What you state as a "6" at the beginning of the serial number is actually a "G".

                      Your car was assembled in Vernon/Los Angeles California about two thirds of the way through the 1953 model year production.

                      Gary L.
                      Wappinger, NY

                      SDC member since 1968
                      Studebaker enthusiast much longer
                      Gary L.
                      Wappinger, NY

                      SDC member since 1968
                      Studebaker enthusiast much longer

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                      • #12
                        Thank you Gary - I uploaded some pictures from my iphone to photobucket.[img]I was also under the impression they changed the insignias on the front and back of the car. Mine has the older one I think. Judyhttp://s945.photobucket.com/albums/ad293/JudyLewisStude53/1953%20Studebaker%20Champion/ Judy[/img]
                        quote:Originally posted by studegary

                        quote:Originally posted by JudyLewis

                        Hi Gary - the body tag is 14G-K5. Serial # 6 923590. I am going to try to post some pictures. Thank you for the info,
                        That is definitely a Starliner (hardtop). It is a 1953 Champion Regal Starliner.

                        What you state as a "6" at the beginning of the serial number is actually a "G".

                        Your car was assembled in Vernon/Los Angeles California about two thirds of the way through the 1953 model year production.

                        Gary L.
                        Wappinger, NY

                        SDC member since 1968
                        Studebaker enthusiast much longer
                        [/quote]

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