Studebaker autos are sturdy, meant to run for a very long time with proper maintenance. That one deserves to be refreshed and returned to the highways of America. Thanks for this first video. I have subbed because of it.
I have been into Studebakers for decades before buying and taking on the restoration of my ‘64 Barracuda. I hate to say it, but I have found that, for the most part, Studebaker parts are actually, generally cheaper and easier to find than for the Barracuda. Since Studebaker was always about 3 steps away from bankruptcy, they hardly ever changed mechanical parts, so there are tons of part interchange between models and years. Those Studebaker engines were tough. Yes, they would puff alittle blue smoke and develop some pcv blow-by when the miles rolled up, but a quick cylinder honing and rings fixes that. When tuned right, those Champion sixes are whisper quiet and you can just about adjust the carb down so that you can hear them hit on each cylinder! Yeah, I would say the mechanical engineering was a little closer to what Ford and GM was doing at that time, so you’ll need your headspace alittle there more there than ‘60s-‘70s Chrysler … but the principles are always basically the same. Those early post war Studebakers were some of the best since Studebaker actually had some cash to build them with thanks to it’s WW II government contract profits. Studebaker built so many trucks during WW II for “Lend Lease” that the Russians soldiers call all America made military trucks Studebakers for decades after the war ended.
I think it will be awesome to see you put that old car back together! They were built to last but be affordable too. Also, I think its a 49. Plus I love that fozzie bear loved Studebakers.
Yes, Yes, Yes! I want to see more. 6 volt to 12 volt conversion, positive ground to negative ground, it’s all been done before, and the man with all the answers to your questions will be found in your local extended care facility. It’s very encouraging just how much stuff seems to work, it was obviously someone’s treasure many years ago, time and money have been spent on it over the years.
@@DeadDodgeGarage How do you know any was done? That wad of wiring under the dash could be for that but it might not be. I used to think the starter would spin backwards if you hooked the battery of a positive ground car backwards, but that does not seem to be the case. To quote the Terminator, "Don't do it!" (Convert to 12 volt negative ground) I get worked up about this when guys talk about converting a Fluid Drive Semi Automatic car to 12v neg. That is really the only 1955 and older car that can not be converted. Most other pre 1956 cars can be converted. But, there is no real benefit.
I'd say any Studebaker is something of interest, and especially one that is 75-ish years old and actually runs. That body style was cutting edge at the time, but of course they just never were profitable enough to evolve after WWII. We had a neighbor that had one of the last ones built, a 1966 4 door sedan. This was an old bachelor who took really good care of everything he had, so it was in very good condition when he traded it for a new 73 Valiant slant six. That was a great move since he had the Valiant the rest of his life (until 1990 when he died).
They sure were… right here in my hometown, Hamilton Ontario. The old factory was torn down about 10 years ago. Hamilton Police actually have an early Studebaker patrol car in their museum. I think it’s a Lark.
At 29 minutes and 50- seconds, you brought out the heat wrench! You, my friend, are fearless! I love watching folks jump into an automobile they are not experienced with. (That's me, every time)
My dad always said that Studebaker was twenty years ahead of its time and as I've grown older I've discovered he was right,also he told me that the Champion gave better fuel mileage than his '41 Chevy,also you should be aware of there may be a neat little device in the braking system called a Hill Holder that was connected to the clutch pedal that kept the brakes applied until the clutch pedal was released, great for starting out on a hill.
Had a '53 Champ truck that I similarly revived about 30 years ago. It had sat for a decade next to a shed on my friend's grandad's property. He said if we could get it running we could have it, so we did. Getting those rusted on brake shoes unstuck was the hardest part of the whole operation. My friend ended up putting a "refreshed " 302 and C4 from a Granada in it and eventually restoring the body with bondo and car-show dreams. It then sat for another decade before selling it. We learned a lot about wrenching from it and the '57 F100 that I drove in high school. ❤ the Studes!
The Champ is definitely a worthy project, especially as it’s a flatty. I had a 53’ Dodge b4 1 ton with the 230 six. 11.5k farm miles. Smooth, always started and a great exhaust sound! Chose to sell it 2 years ago for a good reason that had nothing related to the joy of owning and showing the B4 at local shows… Love your Studebaker adventures. That’s when I got hooked on your channel! Mopar first.. Studes a worthy change of pace…😊
Count me in. I'd be more than happy to have it. Thanks for the content- TH-cam is a harsh mistress when it comes to producing content. As always, thanks for the video.
Very cool. My dad owned a bunch of Studebakers over the years including a 50 bullet nose. Looking forward to seeing more episodes with this little gem.
Cool looking little Studebaker it won’t blow your socks off with acceleration but it will get you there. Keep up the great work and stay safe out there.
There's something awesome about those late 40's to early 50's dashboard with a bit of art deco look that is so appealing. A couple heat cycles might free up any sticky rings and valve stems.
Your pain is not in vain. You do great work, bring us all sorts of interesting vehicles/projects, teach us stuff, and are rather entertaining. “That’s what we appreciates about youse.” (in best Squirrely Dan voice)
My pops attempted a 6 to 12 conversion on his mint 48 DeSoto back around 1986.. car sat unused from then till he passed in 2019. Car went to a good home.
Studebaker at one point was a major player and they were extremely luxurious in the early days and in the later days of their automobile production in America they produced the Avanti- the world's fastest car which held that distinction for several years until it was surpassed by the Lamborghini Miura and even today the 63 Studebaker Avanti is a respectable performer. Also when they stopped building cars, Studebaker lived on through their subsidiaries for decades. You may know some of their better known subsidiaries such as Gravely Lawn Equipment, McCullough/Paxton Superchargers, STP Oil Treatment (yes the same STP that sponsored Richard Petty) and several other companies.
There was a Studebaker abandoned in the woods nearby, a bullet/airplane nose model, probably since the 60's, that, unfortunately was not savable. So cool.......
More videos on this car please, very cool car ,thanks for sharing your time and knowledge, looking forward to more, best regards from your friends in Tennessee.
It’s maddening getting into a car that someone else who doesn’t think like you has already messed with 🤣 I’m dealing with some head scratchers right now as well, I looked under the dash and seen a few twist on house wiring connectors so I stopped looking under there for now.
Love it! Wonderful, honest old cars that they were, Studebakers.... Everything that you'd need to address on this car will apply to most any other car up thru the late 60's, if you think about it - so yes, it's a perfect test bed for instructional videos. Hell, I'd own the dang thing. Something to be said for simple transportation sometimes. - Ed on the Ridge
Yep three speed electric overdrive . My first car was my Dads mother's car a 1951 Studebaker Champion same car as that one but sandy color and Bullet nose front end . When your driving down the road in third lightly let off the gas and then push down on the pedal and it will go in overdrive.
My very first car was a Studebaker Champion 2 door in Concord Blue. I bought it when I was 14 years old from a school teacher in 1965 for 65 dollars cash. It was in perfect running and body condition. Yes, starter under clutch pedal, overdrive on a lever under dash ,3 speed on the column, flat head 6, mine has 5 lug wheels , reverse threads on drivers side lugs.I ran it for 3 years gave to my sister for 3 years and sold it after another 8 years of storage in my fathers barn for ( guess how much ?) you are wrong. 65 dollars and he drove it home.👍🇺🇸Yes made in America.
I love the old portable ash tray, definitely fits the car. My 58 power wagon had a flat head 6 you couldn't stop that engine. It would lock up every so many years but I could always get it broke loose and running again. Unfortunately that one had to be sold before fleeing Washington for Idaho. I definitely have my eye on a 59 two wheel drive just gotta convince the guy that he needs to sell it
I think the old automotive electrical systems were much more robust than our modern stuff. I had a 6vdc 1966 VW which I converted to 12vdc via an alternator kit. I didn't replace any bulbs or the starter! Sooner than later a bulb would burn out as they do anyways and when that happened I replaced them in pairs. But not all of them - none of the 6v dash lights ever burned out, or the 6v headlights!
50 years ago a housemate bought a Champion, 1948 . The door gaps on the left side were huge . 1"huge . The car had primer patches all down that side . It also handled like a safe in a wheel barrow. One day we were parked in town when a middle aged woman came up and demanded to know what we doing driving this studie on the street . She was really flipping out. I asked her what the problem was and she calmed down enough to tell us that she nearly died in it when a car tee boned it 😮. That explained the door fit and weird handling . The car was actually banana shaped but served us well as cheap transport for a couple of years 😅
I really want to see that OD unit in action. My grandparents had a studebaker or two back in the early 50's, along with a 48 plymouth, pretty sure that one was their first car when they got married.
I learned to drive in a 49 Stude pickup. Interestingly it had that same rocket hood ornament. Also it had about 5 pump brakes, sometimes. Always liked the Stude pickups of the era. The 50-51 bullet nose was an acquired taste that I did manage to palate in the last few years. Flat head 6's? Maybe not so much. But you're right about reliable. The 49 pickup topped out at about 65 as it too had an overdrive. It was a bit scary at that breakneck speed, however..😂
I remember people talking about how some old Chryslers had glow in the dark instruments, maybe they said Studebaker. That's so cool.... I wonder if it inspired Exner's electroluminescent dash lighting in 1960
Did you say .. Studebaker ?? 💙🏆 That car is MINT !! Glow in the dark , gages ?? SWEET !! The last road worthy Studebaker I personally saw was ...... about 2001 ?? It was a pickup . 8 lug . Long bed . 62 ?? In pretty good condition too I utilize pre mix like that too. ( que Gene Wilders voice ) It's ALIVE !!!!! good impromptu , NVH test ..... 😬 😳 Very cool project Love ❤ Studebakers !!
My Dad had a '47 Champion. It was so uncool and I hated it. Looking back, I think it was a good practical car. My Mom saved us because she couldn't deal with the manual tyranny and Dad caved in and traded it in for a "52 Merc with an automatic. Beautiful and with a sweet Flathead V-8. William ]:>)
Definitely in the Way Cool category of old cars! I think you should do a proper 6 to 12 volt conversion to get all that straightened out before something catches on fire. The brakes shouldn't be all that difficult to deal with it. The dead cylinder might be a costly problem to fix, but I think this car is worth it. Once all that is taken care of, this would be a really cool daily driver.
the tubes not giving notifications for some reason. NICE CAR..ish. Hope to see you put them steps and ramp truck would be great quality of life for you.
Studebaker Lark the first Pony car, we had a 1950 Champion when I was 2 then another one, a 63 Lark, would love to own a Daytona with the SuperCharged 289 with 4spd and posi rear end, a big block killer in it's day.
Jamie needs a pointy hat and a staff to go with his beard because he is clearly a wizard. Gandalf and Dumbledore working together couldn't have gotten that car to fire that fast.
Fuel systems are a pain in the ass, just dropped a tank yesterday and gave it the muriatic acid treatment overnight. Always a hoot, maybe even a hoot n a half 👍
I think Studabaker did not make a low quality car. In fact, their cars were better than the low cost cars from the other makers and priced higher. Also, they were not a company to abuse their employees like Chrysler was. (based on articles from Collectable Auto). I don't think they were broke at all post war since everyone was making money.
Cool car! I almost traded for a 50 champion coupe, it had a weird wrap around back glass and the bullet nose, it was subframed with a Camaro frontend and a 350 small block. I could've traded my 73 AMX javelin I had at the time even. I passed on the deal but sometimes I still kinda wish I'd traded.👍
Old English motorcycle are positive ground some cars too. My first experience with pos. Gnd. Was on a old WHITE Road commander aka. The Road Commode.. 😆
Studebaker autos are sturdy, meant to run for a very long time with proper maintenance. That one deserves to be refreshed and returned to the highways of America. Thanks for this first video. I have subbed because of it.
I have been into Studebakers for decades before buying and taking on the restoration of my ‘64 Barracuda. I hate to say it, but I have found that, for the most part, Studebaker parts are actually, generally cheaper and easier to find than for the Barracuda. Since Studebaker was always about 3 steps away from bankruptcy, they hardly ever changed mechanical parts, so there are tons of part interchange between models and years.
Those Studebaker engines were tough. Yes, they would puff alittle blue smoke and develop some pcv blow-by when the miles rolled up, but a quick cylinder honing and rings fixes that. When tuned right, those Champion sixes are whisper quiet and you can just about adjust the carb down so that you can hear them hit on each cylinder! Yeah, I would say the mechanical engineering was a little closer to what Ford and GM was doing at that time, so you’ll need your headspace alittle there more there than ‘60s-‘70s Chrysler … but the principles are always basically the same. Those early post war Studebakers were some of the best since Studebaker actually had some cash to build them with thanks to it’s WW II government contract profits. Studebaker built so many trucks during WW II for “Lend Lease” that the Russians soldiers call all America made military trucks Studebakers for decades after the war ended.
That's a truly wonderful car. I've always loved Studies; I used to have a 53 with a 392 Chrysler with 354 heads and a 4 speed. Insane.
My grandparents had both Studebaker and Rambler vehicles. I remember them very well.😉
Great job Jaime. I look forward to seeing this more on the channel. I love old Studebaker.
I just can't wait to see you roaring down those Washington backroads in the Studie! Cool project!
Cool project, cool car! I love inline sixes! Studebakers are just very cool. I want more!!😁
I think it will be awesome to see you put that old car back together! They were built to last but be affordable too. Also, I think its a 49. Plus I love that fozzie bear loved Studebakers.
I was actually thinking that as well...Just right before I read your comment about Fozzie. Lol.
Yes, Yes, Yes! I want to see more. 6 volt to 12 volt conversion, positive ground to negative ground, it’s all been done before, and the man with all the answers to your questions will be found in your local extended care facility. It’s very encouraging just how much stuff seems to work, it was obviously someone’s treasure many years ago, time and money have been spent on it over the years.
I know how to do it and have done it several times myself. The question is now how to do it… the question on this car is how much was already done.
@@DeadDodgeGarage How do you know any was done? That wad of wiring under the dash could be for that but it might not be.
I used to think the starter would spin backwards if you hooked the battery of a positive ground car backwards, but that does not seem to be the case.
To quote the Terminator, "Don't do it!" (Convert to 12 volt negative ground)
I get worked up about this when guys talk about converting a Fluid Drive Semi Automatic car to 12v neg. That is really the only 1955 and older car that can not be converted. Most other pre 1956 cars can be converted. But, there is no real benefit.
She’s got TONS of potential! I like it!
Good revival...hope to see more...thanks....🐐🔧🔧👍
I'd say any Studebaker is something of interest, and especially one that is 75-ish years old and actually runs. That body style was cutting edge at the time, but of course they just never were profitable enough to evolve after WWII. We had a neighbor that had one of the last ones built, a 1966 4 door sedan. This was an old bachelor who took really good care of everything he had, so it was in very good condition when he traded it for a new 73 Valiant slant six. That was a great move since he had the Valiant the rest of his life (until 1990 when he died).
The last Studebaker made in this country was in 1964 from the factory in South Bend. They lasted two years longer being made in Canada.
Right! I knew that!
They sure were… right here in my hometown, Hamilton Ontario. The old factory was torn down about 10 years ago. Hamilton Police actually have an early Studebaker patrol car in their museum. I think it’s a Lark.
At 29 minutes and 50- seconds, you brought out the heat wrench! You, my friend, are fearless! I love watching folks jump into an automobile they are not experienced with. (That's me, every time)
My dad always said that Studebaker was twenty years ahead of its time and as I've grown older I've discovered he was right,also he told me that the Champion gave better fuel mileage than his '41 Chevy,also you should be aware of there may be a neat little device in the braking system called a Hill Holder that was connected to the clutch pedal that kept the brakes applied until the clutch pedal was released, great for starting out on a hill.
Had a '53 Champ truck that I similarly revived about 30 years ago. It had sat for a decade next to a shed on my friend's grandad's property. He said if we could get it running we could have it, so we did. Getting those rusted on brake shoes unstuck was the hardest part of the whole operation. My friend ended up putting a "refreshed " 302 and C4 from a Granada in it and eventually restoring the body with bondo and car-show dreams. It then sat for another decade before selling it. We learned a lot about wrenching from it and the '57 F100 that I drove in high school. ❤ the Studes!
The Champ is definitely a worthy project, especially as it’s a flatty. I had a 53’ Dodge b4 1 ton with the 230 six. 11.5k farm miles. Smooth, always started and a great exhaust sound! Chose to sell it 2 years ago for a good reason that had nothing related to the joy of owning and showing the B4 at local shows… Love your Studebaker adventures. That’s when I got hooked on your channel! Mopar first.. Studes a worthy change of pace…😊
Oof - Radio active gauges - whats not to like , need more on this , flatheads seem bomb proof
They're not radium. They're a non-radioactive phosphor paint, to make them glow Studebaker used a purple UV cover on the gauge bulbs.
Count me in. I'd be more than happy to have it. Thanks for the content- TH-cam is a harsh mistress when it comes to producing content. As always, thanks for the video.
Love it! Let’s see more on the stude!!
I do know about Studebakers, 46 to 54 were their best years. Rugged and reliable!
Very cool. My dad owned a bunch of Studebakers over the years including a 50 bullet nose. Looking forward to seeing more episodes with this little gem.
They built 'em where I was born!
According to the brochure, the clock is optional on all models but standard on the top of the line Land Cruiser.
Cool looking little Studebaker it won’t blow your socks off with acceleration but it will get you there. Keep up the great work and stay safe out there.
Oh my! studebaker is something I find myself drooling often
I love the old flathead projects you come up with..hope you can keep coming across them as well
There's something awesome about those late 40's to early 50's dashboard with a bit of art deco look that is so appealing. A couple heat cycles might free up any sticky rings and valve stems.
That’s my hope! I’m going to keep running it and see where that goes. But there is a good chance I’ll be pulling the head at some point in the future.
Not a Mopar, but still pretty cool. Would like to see more of this one!
Your pain is not in vain. You do great work, bring us all sorts of interesting vehicles/projects, teach us stuff, and are rather entertaining.
“That’s what we appreciates about youse.” (in best Squirrely Dan voice)
Oh yeah! More Studebaker stuff. Thanks Jamie!! 🙂
this opinion may be jaded, something is fishy here, can't quite put my finger on it though.🤔
@@Amoparman408 Some people who like Mopars are also into Studebakers. What's fishy about that?
My pops attempted a 6 to 12 conversion on his mint 48 DeSoto back around 1986.. car sat unused from then till he passed in 2019. Car went to a good home.
I had a 59 lark with a Flathead 6. They are great cars.
Studebaker at one point was a major player and they were extremely luxurious in the early days and in the later days of their automobile production in America they produced the Avanti- the world's fastest car which held that distinction for several years until it was surpassed by the Lamborghini Miura and even today the 63 Studebaker Avanti is a respectable performer. Also when they stopped building cars, Studebaker lived on through their subsidiaries for decades. You may know some of their better known subsidiaries such as Gravely Lawn Equipment, McCullough/Paxton Superchargers, STP Oil Treatment (yes the same STP that sponsored Richard Petty) and several other companies.
Beautiful car . It really seems to want to live again. I hope to see more on this car. My Dad was a big Studebaker guy .
I love it, I'll be waiting for the next video
I've always wanted a Daytona. Nice !
I`ve got a torch...a pry bar...and a dream. Words to live by. :)
That certainly is unique. Yes, please continue working on obscure cars.
the overdrive is the borg warner R10 unit, mechanical/ electric system Ive had one in my1948 Dodge D24, it made for a terrifying 70 mph
I like MOPAR's...but, I like Studes too as I own a '38 K-25 truck! Love the content!
Ok I love oddballs and this definitely fits. I need more videos of it!
There was a Studebaker abandoned in the woods nearby, a bullet/airplane nose model, probably since the 60's, that, unfortunately was not savable. So cool.......
More videos on this car please, very cool car ,thanks for sharing your time and knowledge, looking forward to more, best regards from your friends in Tennessee.
It’s maddening getting into a car that someone else who doesn’t think like you has already messed with 🤣 I’m dealing with some head scratchers right now as well, I looked under the dash and seen a few twist on house wiring connectors so I stopped looking under there for now.
Love it! I'm working on a flathead 8 Studebaker. Thanks Jamie!
Oh that’s awesome! I have never even heard a straight 8 run. I’d really like to get my hands on one.
@@DeadDodgeGarage I haven't heard it run yet either! But soon! I know it's a runner for sure. Too hot in my shop in the summer time.
What a neat old car! Yes, do more!
Love it! Wonderful, honest old cars that they were, Studebakers....
Everything that you'd need to address on this car will apply to most any other car up thru
the late 60's, if you think about it - so yes, it's a perfect test bed for instructional videos.
Hell, I'd own the dang thing. Something to be said for simple transportation sometimes.
- Ed on the Ridge
you are in line with scott on cold war motors you just need tom to say awe same old shit !!!!!
Wow that car looks great for it's age! Hard to believe it could run on that old gas. Looking forward to more videos on the Champion!
Yep three speed electric overdrive . My first car was my Dads mother's car a 1951 Studebaker Champion same car as that one but sandy color and Bullet nose front end . When your driving down the road in third lightly let off the gas and then push down on the pedal and it will go in overdrive.
My dad had a '49 Champion Convertible, great car! It had overdrive and a Hill Holder!
My very first car was a Studebaker Champion 2 door in Concord Blue. I bought it when I was 14 years old from a school teacher in 1965 for 65 dollars cash. It was in perfect running and body condition. Yes, starter under clutch pedal, overdrive on a lever under dash ,3 speed on the column, flat head 6, mine has 5 lug wheels , reverse threads on drivers side lugs.I ran it for 3 years gave to my sister for 3 years and sold it after another 8 years of storage in my fathers barn for ( guess how much ?) you are wrong. 65 dollars and he drove it home.👍🇺🇸Yes made in America.
I love the old portable ash tray, definitely fits the car. My 58 power wagon had a flat head 6 you couldn't stop that engine. It would lock up every so many years but I could always get it broke loose and running again. Unfortunately that one had to be sold before fleeing Washington for Idaho. I definitely have my eye on a 59 two wheel drive just gotta convince the guy that he needs to sell it
It will be a cool car when you are done!
Would be a cool car..if it had someone to work on it...he's not the guy
Amazing survivor. will love to see you bring this back to, Um, Glory!
I think the old automotive electrical systems were much more robust than our modern stuff. I had a 6vdc 1966 VW which I converted to 12vdc via an alternator kit. I didn't replace any bulbs or the starter! Sooner than later a bulb would burn out as they do anyways and when that happened I replaced them in pairs. But not all of them - none of the 6v dash lights ever burned out, or the 6v headlights!
Great project I’ll look forward to this
at some time, Studebakers had a Hill Holder feature, I seem to recall. But that's all I recall.
I told you to push the clutch, but you couldn't hear me. Had 2 '50 Bullet nose Champs a long, long time ago....
Oh I knew someone out there was. Haha.
50 years ago a housemate bought a Champion, 1948 . The door gaps on the left side were huge . 1"huge . The car had primer patches all down that side . It also handled like a safe in a wheel barrow. One day we were parked in town when a middle aged woman came up and demanded to know what we doing driving this studie on the street . She was really flipping out. I asked her what the problem was and she calmed down enough to tell us that she nearly died in it when a car tee boned it 😮. That explained the door fit and weird handling . The car was actually banana shaped but served us well as cheap transport for a couple of years 😅
😮
I do like that thing would be a cool project another kick ass video Jaime
I really want to see that OD unit in action. My grandparents had a studebaker or two back in the early 50's, along with a 48 plymouth, pretty sure that one was their first car when they got married.
That car fits you so well 😎
Like it. Old, cute, kinda runs.
Time for a haircut Jamie. That thing will be running like a champ in no time. Thumbs up 🤙
Oh yeah… it’s been time
I learned to drive in a 49 Stude pickup. Interestingly it had that same rocket hood ornament. Also it had about 5 pump brakes, sometimes. Always liked the Stude pickups of the era. The 50-51 bullet nose was an acquired taste that I did manage to palate in the last few years. Flat head 6's? Maybe not so much. But you're right about reliable. The 49 pickup topped out at about 65 as it too had an overdrive. It was a bit scary at that breakneck speed, however..😂
I remember people talking about how some old Chryslers had glow in the dark instruments, maybe they said Studebaker. That's so cool.... I wonder if it inspired Exner's electroluminescent dash lighting in 1960
Did you say .. Studebaker ?? 💙🏆
That car is MINT !!
Glow in the dark , gages ??
SWEET !!
The last road worthy Studebaker I personally saw was ...... about 2001 ??
It was a pickup . 8 lug . Long bed . 62 ?? In pretty good condition too
I utilize pre mix like that too.
( que Gene Wilders voice )
It's ALIVE !!!!!
good impromptu ,
NVH test ..... 😬 😳
Very cool project
Love ❤ Studebakers !!
My Dad had a '47 Champion. It was so uncool and I hated it. Looking back, I think it was a good practical car. My Mom saved us because she couldn't deal with the manual tyranny and Dad caved in and traded it in for a "52 Merc with an automatic. Beautiful and with a sweet Flathead V-8. William ]:>)
Definitely in the Way Cool category of old cars! I think you should do a proper 6 to 12 volt conversion to get all that straightened out before something catches on fire. The brakes shouldn't be all that difficult to deal with it. The dead cylinder might be a costly problem to fix, but I think this car is worth it. Once all that is taken care of, this would be a really cool daily driver.
Thank you Jamie
Love it!
Yes more 👍And the mustang 👍
Love the Radium gauges.
They're not radium. They're a non-radioactive phosphor paint, to make them glow Studebaker used a purple UV cover on the gauge bulbs.
Seems like an excellent candidate for a Slant Six + A-833OD swap while you're in there. Have fun!
the tubes not giving notifications for some reason. NICE CAR..ish. Hope to see you put them steps and ramp truck would be great quality of life for you.
Studebaker Lark the first Pony car, we had a 1950 Champion when I was 2 then another one, a 63 Lark, would love to own a Daytona with the SuperCharged 289 with 4spd and posi rear end, a big block killer in it's day.
Jamie needs a pointy hat and a staff to go with his beard because he is clearly a wizard. Gandalf and Dumbledore working together couldn't have gotten that car to fire that fast.
1:23 My preferred Power Wagon, a lifted 77-78 shortbed with bull bar and lights
Video on that one is coming up in a week or so!
Its sweet man.
Would love to get my hands on a late 50s Hawk... you can do as many Studebaker videos as ya like.
Of course we want to see more...zapping. it has happened to all of us. It is a memory we can all relive.
Because of my obsession with computers at an early age, it has been happening to me for a long time 😅
@@DeadDodgeGarage It does explain a lot with all of us car guys and our sometimes bad decisions.
It’s a cool project car.
Mad Science!!
supper cool
Cool old car
Fuel systems are a pain in the ass, just dropped a tank yesterday and gave it the muriatic acid treatment overnight. Always a hoot, maybe even a hoot n a half 👍
yes great project
I think Studabaker did not make a low quality car. In fact, their cars were better than the low cost cars from the other makers and priced higher. Also, they were not a company to abuse their employees like Chrysler was. (based on articles from Collectable Auto).
I don't think they were broke at all post war since everyone was making money.
I’ll get to see a new to me 1965 valiant next week can’t wait . All I’ve seen is pictures
Was wondering how bad the back window was doing on ramp truck and you pointed it out .😮😅
Cool car! I almost traded for a 50 champion coupe, it had a weird wrap around back glass and the bullet nose, it was subframed with a Camaro frontend and a 350 small block. I could've traded my 73 AMX javelin I had at the time even. I passed on the deal but sometimes I still kinda wish I'd traded.👍
Flathead reminds me of Briggs & Stratton . Dang got to mow grass...
Old English motorcycle are positive ground some cars too. My first experience with pos. Gnd. Was on a old WHITE Road commander aka. The Road Commode.. 😆
Aptly named because it still runs. Champion
I always wanted a 50s Studebaker pickup
They’re neat! Very unique lines.
Thats great. You got it going. Take it for a run. You got a lot wrong with that tankbut its great.
Ooooh. More creamy Stude goodnesss!
An easy way to pre-lube the cylinders is to take out the dpark plugs and shoot some KROIL in.👍
Well sure.
Good looking car! Might just need a tap on the valve. Maybe a bent rod through the plug hole?
I’ll find out soon enough, I’m sure…