Other: '53 Studebaker Champion Sedan ID plates

[57Kelii]

For those who are somewhat more knowledgeable than me with the id plates, here's mine. (Threw in some nice dash light pictures since I don't see any images of them really) (driver door frame) (under hood frame)(dash lights! XD)

[63t-cab]

Well you got me sold,I like your Champion.body looks to be real solid,but I hope your engine was'nt running when you took the dash pic with some of the readings I see <GGG>

[57Kelii]

No it was not I'd be worried too.

[studegary]

The ID plates show your car to be assembled in Vernon (LA) California. It is about mid-way through the 1953 Champion production in CA. Your car is a 1953 Champion Custom 4dr sedan. The (W1) Custom was the lowest trim level for a 1953 Champion (W3 - Deluxe, W5 - Regal). There were less than 10K 1953 Champions made in CA.

[Nox]

More pix please, of the whole car; interior & engine, I'm such a sucker for 53-55 4-door sedans...!
Please!

[GlBoyd]

I understand that many states used the engine number for the titles and if you change the engine you have a problem. My 52 has been without its orginal engine for a long time and I have NO idea where the orginal is so I can not take it and show an inspector sooooooo what do I do

[RadioRoy]

I understand that many states used the engine number for the titles and if you change the engine you have a problem. My 52 has been without its orginal engine for a long time and I have NO idea where the orginal is so I can not take it and show an inspector sooooooo what do I do

Most states will allow you to re-title the car with the serial number on the door post. It only takes a sheaf of forms and a personal inspection by a police officer or other member of the local DMV. Be aware that any particular DMV rep you ask may have a different understanding of the procedure than the next DMV rep.