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the 1930 and 1931 are the totally round ones, not the ones that are flat on top and bottom as on my ’36, right Eddie?

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That is very reasonable. I wish I still had my ’31 so I could buy an extra set.

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How much are they Paul?

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What about a truck radiator or chassis or something?

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My ’31 model 42 had painted shutters, in-op when I bought the car. I pulled the radiator out to go through it, and had the shutters plated, and made to work. The difference in appearance of the car with closed, plated shutters is amazing. It is the most beautiful sight! Plate them!-

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These people have some great stuff, especially the Owen-Dyneto regulator replacement. Not a price on anything, though, anywhere.

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After two engine rebuilds, John Ciselak installed insert bearings in my ’36. From the condition of the babbit bearing replacements in the first two attempts, I really don’t think one can be sure that the babbit being sold is a reliable product. When rod caps are removed, and the babbit is all checked and messed up, what other conclusion can one come to?

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Not overdrive. My ’31 Model 42 had the carry over 4 speed. There was the creeper gear, gearshift lever left detent, and down. Very noisy and hard to downshift while moving. The ’31 owners manual refers to the unit as the optional four speed transmission.

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It was an option, I am sure the most expensive of all the wheel options.

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Claire and I enjoyed the meet immensely. From the hard tour on Thursday, to the cemetery tour and everything else. Even the banquet which so often presents an ordinary menu: this meal was superb. I particularly salute our new president, Richard for the memorable and swift execution of the Saturday night activities. Thanks to Kevin, Julie and committee for the wonderful planning for the whole week. We had two grandchildren and my oldest stepson Marc, from Thursday through the conclusion and departure on Sunday Morning. I was most touched by the number of people from Brockport who came to visit me, and all of our Pierce-Arrows on Saturday. Sadly, I could not remember some of their names, but this comes as a matter of course at my age. So many nice people admired the cars, and my car seemed to attract so much attention, that at times I was embarrassed, and somewhat overwhelmed. Toward the end, I referred people to the laminated little story that I put together, because I was too hoarse to speak. Even our hotel, which is not the squeaky spic and span facility we would prefer, had the greatest bunch of employees that one could wish for. They strived so hard to please, that it was touching. That along with a great shower, fluffy towels contributed to a great week also. God willing, next year in Texas.

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thank you.

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If I turn the lock cylinder (key inserted) past the lock position, the cylinder will come out. I don’t know if that is the way it is suppose to come out. I would probably soak it well with Blaster or something like that first, and try it. Thanks.

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Eddie: I understand your love for the 12. However, if it cost me $25000 to do an eight 10-12 years ago, what does it cost to do a 12? $50000?

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Eddie: I understand your love for the 12. However, if it cost me $25000 to do an eight 10-12 years ago, what does it cost to do a 12? $50000?

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Call Beth at Restoration Supply. I have known Beth and Allen for years, and ask them for a source. They will help you in any way they can.

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I believe the areas shown in brass in the photo should be chrome. For sure the later ones with the arrow are chrome. I know I had a used round one some time ago and it was chrome, but who knows if it was original. However, it appeared to be original Bob Sands will know.

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I have just been through this. A friend of mine is missing the locks on an otherwise nicely restored 31 model 43. I went on the Studebaker driver’s club forum, requested them here, and to the best of my knowledge there are none around. Someone should make these again.

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The core in the oil cooler failed on my ’36 many years ago. My clue was that the coolant in the radiator looked like chocolate milk. A radiator shop pressure tested the core, the leak was there. They solder repaired it, and it remained working until John Cislak did they engine. At that time he put in a bypass, and everything is fine without the cooler..

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truly enjoyed reading your link.

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I could not make this link work

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