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I got around to shooting some insurance pictures of the new acquisition and posted them under "1939 Studebaker President" at http://community.webshots.com/user/larkparker There is a pic of the wig-wag tail light there too for those that are unfamiliar with them. I ordered 16" black smoothie radials from Diamond Back tires. Their competitor screwed me with blems in 1976 -- So far they have lost out on all my antique tire set purchases since then. ( I do remember such things, perhaps longer than most customers do) Diamond Back was very helpful, their website is www.dbtires.com I mention that because their web site doesn't show up on a Google search of antique tires. The brakes are in working order now with new lines and cups. The electric fuel pump that is on there is noisy so I need to do something about it. It sounds like its sick. The exhaust and engine are quiet so the fuel pump is a buzz saw. The spark plugs had to be removed with a 1/2" impact and a Kroil soak. I was scared that the threads would strip but nothing else had worked. Tis fine now. Runs pretty nice except hot restarts are breath holders. The next purchase will be 6 volt halogen bulbs from Phil Harris. It sure is dark out there.  SignatureLark Parker Nice pictures, I really like the clouds reflected in the roof of the car. > I got around to shooting some insurance pictures of the new acquisition and > posted them under "1939 Studebaker President" at [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > The next purchase will be 6 volt halogen bulbs from Phil Harris. It sure is dark > out there. Wow - beautiful car, Dale. How about some under hood and interior shots? > I got around to shooting some insurance pictures of the new acquisition and > posted them under "1939 Studebaker President" at [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > The next purchase will be 6 volt halogen bulbs from Phil Harris. It sure is dark > out there. SignatureRemove all the x's to email. The only label that fits: http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_6966.shtml "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." ---Teddy Roosevelt, 1918 1953 Starlight Coupe 1954 Starlight Coupe R1/4-speed 1958 Silver Hawk 1960 Frua Italia Larks (2 - they're here!) 1962 Lark VI 1962 Lark Convertible 1963 Avanti R2 R4324 1963 Lark Cruiser (R2 3/4 clone in progress) 1963 GT Hawk 1963 Daytona Wagonaire 1964 Cruiser (Survivor) 1956 2E7 2004 Porsche Carrera 4S 2000 Ducati 748 2002 Jeep Overland 2004 Ducati Monster 1000 http://homepage.mac.com/pdrnec/PhotoAlbum81.html >Wow - beautiful car, Dale. How about some under hood and interior shots? > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] >>The next purchase will be 6 volt halogen bulbs from Phil Harris. It sure is dark >> out there. SignatureLark Parker Pat Drnec says... >Wow - beautiful car, Dale. How about some under hood and interior shots? Picture posting of those items seemed hardly worthwhile. The black car looks a lot nicer in the photos than it is but the car is very solid with minimal rust. I found registrations of the previous owner in the glove box back to 1978. It has a 1960 Carthage Illinois tax sticker on the windshield. I did not want the President to be subjected to criticism, right or wrong, and I want to stand by my President, but that made it hard to take a picture without a tripod. The President is "original" and undetailed under the hood. Some dirt and unpainted areas. I started to replace the plug wires until I realized the wires were cloth covered -- whoops, regroup. They don't arc across -- so that can wait, maybe. The upholstery has been redone by the previous owner and is presentable but the dash and garnish molding woodgrain is poor/original. It appears that he had some exterior chrome replaced. I'm more interested in making it cruisable only as I have too many projects that need attention. I have encouraged an artist friend (Rick Moon) to look into woodgraining if "we" can do authentic grain restorations. It is an interesting field and the original 1930's process is not what I had believed before researching it. Perhaps it will run at the October hill climb if I can get some other stuff done. My son-in-law earned the privilege of driving it at the hillclimb by working so hard (with the formerly dragging brakes and the stuck clutch) to get it on his trailer. Helpful hint: Make sure the OD cable is ALL the way out to keep from freewheeling when you are trying to unstick the clutch. This is especially deceiving if the brakes are dragging. SignatureLark Parker > Picture posting of those items seemed hardly worthwhile. The black car looks a > lot nicer in the photos than it is but the car is very solid with minimal rust. > I found registrations of the previous owner in the glove box back to 1978. It > has a 1960 Carthage Illinois tax sticker on the windshield. Good reason to take lots of detailed pics - aside from those of us who appreciate the 'faded beauty' of an unmolested car, it might be worthwhile to someone wanting to know what everything looked like. > I did not want the President to be subjected to criticism, right or wrong, and I > want to stand by my President, but that made it hard to take a picture without > a tripod. <G> Dale, That is one nice lookin' car! I would be interested in hearing more about the woodgraining. I have been experimenting with my 36 Packard's window surrounds without much luck. Mike > Pat Drnec says... >> [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] > freewheeling when you are trying to unstick the clutch. This is especially > deceiving if the brakes are dragging. Congratulations on your nice aquisition, Dale! > Dale, > That is one nice lookin' car! [quoted text clipped - 54 lines] > > -- > > Lark Parker What's a 37 President, same body style, a solid number 3 Survivor worth ? I have a guy that wants me to put it on ebay, but I think he's expecting more then it will bring. > Congratulations on your nice aquisition, Dale! > [quoted text clipped - 77 lines] >>>-- >>>Lark Parker SignatureJP/Maryland Studebaker On the Net http://stude.com My Ebay items:http://www.stude.com/EBAY/ 64 R2 4 speed Challenger (Plain Wrapper) 64 Challenger (Plain Wrapper ?) 63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk 63 GT Hawk (on ebay) 61 Hawk 60? Hawk 54 Starlight(sold) 53 Starlight >What's a 37 President, same body style, a solid number 3 Survivor worth >? I have a guy that wants me to put it on ebay, but I think he's [quoted text clipped - 81 lines] >>>>-- >>>>Lark Parker SignatureLark Parker I bought it at a country auction without many interested bidders. For lack of any better guidance I based my bid on the low end of the ranges in the Old Cars Price Guide. He should do Ok in the larger market on ebay. On the other hand, my grandfather bought a good 39 President Cruising Sedan for a few hundred dollars. But that was in 1949. John Poulos says... >What's a 37 President, same body style, a solid number 3 Survivor worth >? I have a guy that wants me to put it on ebay, but I think he's [quoted text clipped - 81 lines] >>>>-- >>>>Lark Parker SignatureLark Parker He's a street rodder, thought the car was too nice to cut up, but he's looking for 12K or so. It's damn near a perfect car though, one water spot on the factory interior, never restored. I want to help, cause he'll rod it if he has to, and I've never seen a nicer unrestored example. > I bought it at a country auction without many interested bidders. > For lack of any better guidance I based my bid on the low end of the ranges in [quoted text clipped - 91 lines] >>>>>-- >>>>>Lark Parker SignatureJP/Maryland Studebaker On the Net http://stude.com My Ebay items:http://www.stude.com/EBAY/ 64 R2 4 speed Challenger (Plain Wrapper) 64 Challenger (Plain Wrapper ?) 63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk 63 GT Hawk (on ebay) 61 Hawk 60? Hawk 54 Starlight(sold) 53 Starlight JP, I've got a '37 Dictator 4 door sedan which is a partly-built street rod. Some parts for it, too. I figure it's worth about $3k. If your friend with the Pres is looking to do a rod, this might fit the bill. Sidemount, too. Perhaps there's a 3 way deal waiting to happen? I have pics, if there is any interest. Gord Richmond > I got around to shooting some insurance pictures of the new acquisition and > posted them under "1939 Studebaker President" at > http://community.webshots.com/user/larkparker That shore is a beaut! SignatureDave Lester Dave's Place Home of the Internationally Renowned Studebakers, 'Sheba and Goliath See pictures at www.davesplaceinc.com Damn! you graduated High School when I was 3 years old! <grin> oldcarfart says... >Damn! you graduated High School when I was 3 years old! <grin> I was only nine years old when I graduated. SignatureLark Parker >I got around to shooting some insurance pictures of the new acquisition and >posted them under "1939 Studebaker President" at [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >out there. >Sir Hello, Your car is awesome, it looks great. I am 19 and into old cars, and I have just purchased my very first one, and it too is a 1939 Studebaker President. I have been looking for information on these old cars and have not found much. Do you have any good interesting web sites that will help me find parts or information for my car? , Thanks |
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