Guys needs some advice.I have the chance to own a 1931 studebaker 4 door sedan. [PIs patch panels hard to find?Easy to work on,parts availability,cool project??Its in suprisingly good shape:no interior,dash is intact with original steering wheel,no wheels but the rest looks complete.Advice,comments or concerns???
31 Studebaker
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acourtjester
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31 what????
I saw one of those years ago not sure if it was a 31 but it was a huge car. Patch panels lots of luck on that. Fords aplenty some GM other then that you looking at a custom job. I’m sure there are plenty out there who could make one but they would need the car to fabricate what you need.
Have fun
tom
I saw one of those years ago not sure if it was a 31 but it was a huge car. Patch panels lots of luck on that. Fords aplenty some GM other then that you looking at a custom job. I’m sure there are plenty out there who could make one but they would need the car to fabricate what you need.
Have fun
tom
If it's a good enough deal
I would hit it... Those years, metal fabrication was crude. The good thing about that, it isn't that hard to hand fabricate panels. I have made my own panels for Fords of that era (even tho anything is readily available for those) with simple made brakes, and body tools. I think it would make a cool looking rod IMHO.
I would hit it... Those years, metal fabrication was crude. The good thing about that, it isn't that hard to hand fabricate panels. I have made my own panels for Fords of that era (even tho anything is readily available for those) with simple made brakes, and body tools. I think it would make a cool looking rod IMHO.
LOWANDRATY
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RoddingRon
A man in his natural habitat....a Studebaker
Depending on how far you want to go, there are a lot of "other brands", parts that can be "cross bred" with that Studebaker. Like some of the others said, panel fabrication should be fairly easy, because of how flat (or slightly curved) most of the parts are.
However, if you want to go back to (mostly) original....Studebakers are a pain in the butt. Parts are available, but you have to do some digging. I finally found the front grill piece for my 40...after almost 3 years of searching. 30 inches of chrome and it cost $275.
Personally we need more Studebakers on here...but that's just one mans opinion (who happens to like Studebakers)
However, if you want to go back to (mostly) original....Studebakers are a pain in the butt. Parts are available, but you have to do some digging. I finally found the front grill piece for my 40...after almost 3 years of searching. 30 inches of chrome and it cost $275.
Personally we need more Studebakers on here...but that's just one mans opinion (who happens to like Studebakers)
Gregster
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Studes are cool , no doubt , are you up for a four door ? or do you hold out for a 2 door , if it doesn't matter go for it .
BigIrish
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What's the story with doors? Are they rotting off or just unbolted.
Looks pretty rough but usable for a rat. How much are they asking?
Looks pretty rough but usable for a rat. How much are they asking?
dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
Yes, I agree and some of us need to finish their Studes too.
One of these day I will! [
RoddingRon
A man in his natural habitat....a Studebaker
Yes, I agree and some of us need to finish their Studes too.
Sorry Don but I don't think mine will ever be done....wel as long as I'm still alive. After I'm gone all bets are off
dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
Sorry Don but I don't think mine will ever be done....wel as long as I'm still alive. After I'm gone all bets are off
I was talking about both of mine. At least yours is drivable.
Ace, I would jump on that 31 for sure!
zombie don
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price
doesnt look too bad but the doors it took my uncle 10 years to find doors for a 1930's hudson he got for next to nothing
doesnt look too bad but the doors it took my uncle 10 years to find doors for a 1930's hudson he got for next to nothing
dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
Can always cut it down to a 2 door!
Gregster
Well-known member
Now that's an idea ! make the best of the situation , If life gives you lemons .... well you know the rest !
Snake Farm
Ol school snake charmer!
Two words,
GET IT!
GET IT!
RoddingRon
A man in his natural habitat....a Studebaker
I figured you were refering to yours, but.....ahhhh, mines not drivable right now either. I started ripping it apart to put the T/A motor, trans and rear end in mine....and besides...I thought hotrods (or rat rods) were never done
