(OT) only because I didn't work on any Stude stuff Saturday...
But did work on laminating new countertop in the master bath...
Didn't want to tear out a built in vanity with all the wallpaper re-do.....
Cabinets are ok, but the countertop was so....sixties..

got my new carb today, was a reman 650CFM "Thunder Series" (repopped
AVS) bolted it on, fired right up and actually tried to idle.  Am happy.
 (sick of rebuilding old carburetors...)  Didn't do any tuning though
as I don't have an exhaust on the engine at all at the moment (need ...

   We pulled the engine today so I could replace the clutch and paint
under the hood. Once that is done, I need to paint the inside of the
trunk, the wheels and find some 1 1/2 inch white wall tires.

I always give N8 flack about his anal nature, but I'm now working on his
old Daytona and I may have to rethink that. Taking apart a car with a
bunch of stainless hardware covered in anti-seize is a joy.

Did you have something to do with the color of this car?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/63-STUDEBAKER-AVANTI-SUPERCHARGED-4-SPEED_W0QQite
mZ4650674649QQcategoryZ6466QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Matthew

I have noticed the last two times I have filled up in my '63 Lark R1,
I've made sure I didn't overfill it at the station, drove it several
miles, park it awhile, no leaks, then...I'll let the car sit outside in
the driveway for several hours, come back, and there'll be a round

Check this out www.electro-dynamics.com .  Go to frame section.
Dustybob

I have a question about the mysterious secret serial number. As you
recall a few weeks ago I asked about the restoration of a 'real' R2 GT
Hawk using a donor car to save the storm damaged car. The general
consensus was that it a restoration of a existing car. After posting the

My old '63 re-surfaced after many years. It is the first Stude I ever
"finished", and the nicest. Dispite the Rose Mist color, I loved that
car. I would like to buy it back, but first must let go of my '62. Here
is the skinny.

Killed my old 'ergonomic' keyboard yesterday morning with a perfectly placed
cup of coffee.
Klutz.
Had to go back to a spare backup keyboard.

http://www.oldride.com/classic_cars/192922.html
            Vehicle Specifics
                       Year: 1955 Make / Model: Studebaker President
                       Mileage: -- Title Status: Clear

Anyone close? Details minimal but maybe worth a look.
http://tinyurl.com/gcdow
Scroll down to the auto's
Bob40

Yes, I have a R-3 in my Dodge, but it's in the bed.
http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/R-3inDodge.JPG
I picked up my museum engine today.  I took lumber and tools to make a
cradle for it, but decided that since it is on a reinforced engine stand, it

nevada is a  fun state and bonneville salt flats is so much fun hope it
is not wet this year hope to see a lot of studebakers out there jack
shavish