...but if I disclosed what was in the trailer, he'd have to kill me :laugh:: 'Hope you had a safe trip home, Tom; it was good to see you between Pure Stock Drags events, and to meet your Dad. BP
It's o.k. Bob, not really a secret. Thanks again for all the help today, and for "organizing" all the help. Today went much smoother,and we had it loaded sooner than I was expecting. This will give Dad & I plenty to do this winter. Hope to have it on the track next year.:TU: This is my SECOND Studebaker, and if I found the right 63 or 64, it could come to my house as well. And yes, we had a safe trip home, dismal fuel mileage and all. Dad also wanted to thank all of you guy's for the help.
'Glad to hear you guys are home safe, Tom; it was a nice time. A smooth transaction; many hands make light work....and, as you see, when ten Studebaker guys get together and there is no food around, we can actually accomplish something! Seller Dale Phearson in green shirt. Then, from rear (with cap) Phil Brandt, John Kern, Ted Harbit, Howe Clark, and Barry McPhearson (one of Dale's two sons) at the cowl. Howe Clark, Jim Turner, Tom Miller Sr., left. Tom Miller Jr. on right. Jim Lewis supervising; Phil Brandt pushing from the car's RF. Ted Harbit pushing on front, visible through backlight and windshield openings. 1939 Studebaker Champion Coupe boxed up for shipment to Michigan! Dale said you contributed to our lunch he bought, so thanks for that. I have many really great pix of the assembly and loading. More tomorrow if you like; 'need to get to bed right now. :grin: BP
ou: Only Tom would get a great deal on a car with bare metal......tow it on a rainy day.......and complain about the fuel mileage caused by the enclosed trailer. :laugh::laugh: Sweet ride Tom :TU:
Congrats Tom - Thats a great looking car. OK, so what ARE you gonna use for a motor? My vote is Quad Weber 425 Nailhead with stacks. But, you know, I'm biased. A cross ram 413 would look cool too.
Won't know for sure until I set something down in position, check firewall to block, block to frame,eyeball steering shaft placement,radiator to fan clearance,etc. An aluminum headed 440 painted and dressed as a 413 or 426 wedge,valve cover decals and all is tempting:Brow: But, the simplicity of the fresh ready to go .080 over 350 with camel hump 2.02 heads,fresh TH350 with 3500 convertor,dressed as a 327 is tempting from the money already spent standpoint.o No: Nailhead would look cool too.....the possibilities are only limited to how much money one wants to spend,and this is going to be done on a budget.
Hey Tom, We just got a Studebaker also. 1950 2R truck. Wife wanted an old truck and Scott Palmer said come get it.
Welcome to the Studebaker world, Steve. :bglasses: There are a lot of those new, first-design 1949-1953 Model "R" trucks around, and they are well-supported within Studebaker circles. Google Studebaker Drivers Club and you'll have more information at your fingertips than you'll know what to do with. Virtually anything "stock" you want for that truck is readily available at reasonable prices. :TU: Disc Brake and dual-piston master cylinder kits are some of the easy upgrades you can make with well-engineered parts that are readily available and easily installed. Google Turner Brakes for particulars on those. BP
As reported to the Studebaker hobby: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub....mpion-Invades-Buick-Forum&p=794389#post794389 You've done it now, Tom! :laugh: BP
:TU: TOM: RE: Gas Mileage, per Brian's post. Dale said to tell you the original 1939 Champion 164 six was rated at 27.25 MPG; not an EPA estimate, either; a real 27.25! :Smarty: He added that if gas mileage becomes an issue, he can furnish you a genuine 164 Champion engine that he knows will fit in that chassis. (In 1941, the engine went to 169 cubic inches, so no guarantee as to mileage if you put one of those monsters in there!) :Brow: BP
