For those of us who have to stay home instead of participating in the
Stude-fest, who among you are able & willing to post pix and
commentary? That way we can at least salve our wounds, so to speak -
while we miss out on the fun. - Chris Pile

I have a N.O.S. gas tank for a 1950-1952 Studebaker for sale for $200 plus
shipping from Seattle 98136.  Keep in mind that UPS charges extra for
oversize packages.  I don't charge extra for packaging.

Any Ng'ers near Madison?
I'm looking at an item on eBay that shipping will be a pain.. (boat motor).
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Looking for short-term storage, or help with shipping... or the NG

just dropped the engine in my '55... gave up on Hurst, after receiving
another shift rod that wouldn't work, I tried to heat and bend one of
them... no go, it cracked when trying to straighten it out.  So I took
the stock shifter from my Daytona and after a little application of

Shouldn't this R3 intake have a choke tube hole?
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This Avanti listed as serial #4312 should have round head lights.  I
used to own #4785 and it still had round head lights but it did have
pirate buckles on the door panael.
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I was testing the horn circuit and found the problem. The wire that goes down
the centre of the steering column has over-heated and burn off. I have pulled
the wire out (big mistake) Where does this wire come out of the centre of the
steering column? I now have the entire thing ...

Should the hole in a late model V8 water pump face up down or does it
even matter?  I have seen them installed both ways.  Its not like you
can put oil in the hole with the pulley installed anyways.

Sent out a video clip to Several newsgroup people and Lee must me having
trouble downloading the clip because I got 25 receipts that he got my email
so far. . . Damn, I'm sorry Lee! But Really it has no Virus!  Our system is
safe!!! REALLY!

I'm in need of a back window for a '59 wagon. Would like NOS or a nice used.
Thanks!

My log book says I've been working on my car for 868 hours and I still have
a couple dishpans full of bolts.
For my birthday I got a cordless floresent trouble light.  The package said
Up to 2 hours run time - Enough time for most DIY projects.

As you may recall I spent the last few weeks detailing and installing
N8's old 289 in a 51. I got it looking real pretty, even converted to
dual exhaust. Got it started this A.M.,checked the oil pressure (50 PSI)
and was doing some carb adjustments when a loud knock developed and ...

Hi John,
Please check your ebay message.  I need to talk with you about the Hydrovac
Brake Booster that is in transit.
Many thanks,

It was EASY to get out but I CANNOT get that blasted spark plug back in
and I don't want to cross thread it.  I have used a u-joint and the
little hose trick but I CAN'T GET IT IN!!  Do I need to remove the
heater or the valve cover or both?  The dipstick tube, the heater and

Mine on a 63 Avanti needs replaced and I had a list of various manufacturers
part number that will work if you switch mounting brackets.  I wasn't able
to get one at the FLAPS.  The numbers don't show up on the computer or their
parts books.  Are these things available anymore or ...