I worked for a Chrysler dealer in the 70s and he had a 28 dictator he took on trade when he used to own a Studebaker dealership. It was black and had all its original interior. It was my job to get it out of storage at the fairgrounds each year and drive it around the freeway to the dealership to wash it and clean it up and change the oil and grease it up! 40 to 50 mi. per hour max. What a ride! Squirrelly king pins ,square tires and old mechanical brakes and all! Great memories!
I absolutely agree with that. But I didn’t buy the car to build it. I don’t have any interest in building the car. I hope there’s a guy out there who maybe wants something different or a Stude guy buys it and rebuilds it.
Beautiful car and you presented it honestly. I saw it advertised locally and it looked good in the pictures. I hope someone is willing to restore it. The nose from the cowl forward is like artwork. Thanks
I agree with you on the styling of the car. These coach built cars are works of art. Hoping the right person comes along. I’m sure it’ll go to a good home.
Michael the thing that you thought held the tire with the leather strap that’s for carrying batteries put the loops on each end of the posts and pick it up when you pick it up the way it’s designed a pinch supposed to carry the battery without getting covered with acid I have an old one a little bit newer than that with a thin strap it looks like a military belt there’s your history lesson you’ll me a coffee junkman do
Years ago in the mid 70s I worked for a Chrysler dealer and he used to be a Studebaker dealer before and he had a 28 dictator . It was Black and had all the original interior. I would have to get it out of storage at the fairgrounds each spring and drive it around the freeway to the dealership. What a ride! Squirrelly king pins and square tires. Lol! 40 to 50 mi. Per hour max. It was my job to wash and clean it up and change the oil and grease it up.
Alot of cars had wood in the bodies, GM Fisher in particular . If the doors open well and it seems square I would not part the car out. It's just that people are used to dealing with steel Fords.
I’m just waiting for the right person to come along who wants to preserve the old girl. Certainly would be a great candidate for restoration. I don’t know how many of these cars are still out there.
I liked the instrument shapes and placements in the dash. Keep history, History..... Don't part it out. But if no takers, shorten by removing a 20-24 length from the frame/body and drop in a Studebaker Hawk V8. For those broken handles and cranks 3D metal print replacements?
@@ThisOldHotrod Mike it is like the mirrors we see on new cars and trucks on back side of sun visor ! May have been in back seat area stuff like the grab rail that had broke end on back seat and the cigar lighter Accessories for a up scale car .
@@johns9993 oh okay. That makes sense. I have been looking for a cigar lighter ashtray online that resembles the one in the car. I’ve found nothing. Must have been a pretty fancy car with all the accessories
It would be a great car to restore for someone who has a love for studebaker . I appreciate the car but I’m not the person to restore it. I can’t build every car out there. I have a full plate
Hot Rod it. It is a salvable car but the cost of finding the parts to restore the car to stock would be more than the car is worth. Put a engine of your choice and change the suspension with newer tires and wheels and enjoy the car. You can sell the stock parts to some one that use them. I had the same problem with my 26 Nash. No body had the parts that I needed to put the car back to stock. They don't exist. Just my two cents worth.
I think that’s the perfect plan. For someone else to do. I’d say that’s probably the best and easiest way to get the car back on the road. I just have too many other cars I want to build (that I currently own). I just wanted to save the car and pass it along to the next care taker.
I appreciate all these old cars. They’re a part of our history. It may not be my “thing” but I certainly appreciate the differences and uniqueness of these larger luxury cars. Very impressive.
To me when a car is to far gone to restore its just right to hot rod, im sure a restoration guy into early fords would say most of our cars we hot rod are too far gone to restore also
Problem is, I had no interest in the car he wanted to trade me. If it was a step up the ladder I would have considered it, however that wasn’t the case. Not to mention it would have been a two day trip and cost me $700-$750 is travel expenses. Not all deal are good deals as we know.
It's definitely restorable . You said in the last video that they had the engine too , but it was apart . There is enough there to restore it to original . A lot of work , but enough there for templates to replace what is rotted . Nice find . Hope it finds a good home . Still parts available . Not cheep , I'm sure .
Nz mopar here on RUclips has been fully restoring a studebaker and wow they’re lots of work but it’s very interesting to see them being worked on. Great vid as always!
If RUclips was my full time job I would consider that. However I just don’t have the time. I want to finish the cars I already have and enjoy them. Build a few and flip a few to enjoy and help pay for the hobby.
This was before the covid really kicked in. Pre Christmas. I’m gelling better now though. Alli is close behind. She’s still felling stuffed up and has a cough. But I think we’re both just about done with it. Thank goodness
No because someone would have already bought the car by now. If no one buys the car whole and I have an offer for the wheels and tires and an offer for the doors or body, then why wouldn’t it be best to sell the parts to the people who need them. If no one wants to buy the car as it sits and there is no resale market for a studebaker and the car is going to sit for another number of years, I would consider selling the parts. It’s not my plan to do that, but several studebaker guys have all said that. “It’s worth more in parts” Sometimes things are only worth what they’re worth to people. I don’t make the rules.
@@mtpocketbuilds4286 I absolutely agree. It’s in really good shape. I’m sure there would be surprised once it’s pulled apart. But anyone who found a mode A in this condition would be over the moon in joy. I think it’s the lack of parts and no aftermarket for the car.
I agree. I’m in no rush to part it out. I want someone to buy the car and rebuild it or restore it. It’s very complete and deserves it. I would prefer not t I take parts off the car.
Do not part that out. Sell it to a studebaker collector who will either restore it or make a street rod out of it. Join the studebaker addicts page on Facebook. Post it up for sale. PLEASE DONT PART IT OUT!!!!
I did join the page and posted the car for sale. I had a few people interested. However many of them asked if I was willing to part it out. They showed interest in the wheels because they’re very rare wire wheels. The fenders and the doors. So even the Studebaker guys guys on the Studebaker page said the parts will help several other cars get back on the road. The car is for sale on several platforms and I currently still have it. I personally don’t want to part it out because it’s time I don’t have I want to deal w 1 person not 100 people
That looks like a new car compared to what most of the stuff around here! Totally rebuildable, Sounds like a lot lazy people giving advice.I can't watch this!!!!!
I certainly have too. A lot worse. It’s a great start to a project for someone. I just don’t know how many studebaker enthusiasts are out there. Time will tell
I worked for a Chrysler dealer in the 70s and he had a 28 dictator he took on trade when he used to own a Studebaker dealership. It was black and had all its original interior. It was my job to get it out of storage at the fairgrounds each year and drive it around the freeway to the dealership to wash it and clean it up and change the oil and grease it up! 40 to 50 mi. per hour max. What a ride! Squirrelly king pins ,square tires and old mechanical brakes and all! Great memories!
Great video, THANKS!!!
Still pretty cool for someone's parts..I'm sure somebody will want it..tks Mike for taking us along.
These were amazing making all those parts back in the day.straps for shocks,wow,,do like those louvers thou
These coach built cars are amazing pieces of craftsmanship. That’s why I purchased the car. To save it and find it a good home.
I agree with a couple others, no takers for complete restoration, have fun making it a Hot Rod!!
I absolutely agree with that. But I didn’t buy the car to build it. I don’t have any interest in building the car. I hope there’s a guy out there who maybe wants something different or a Stude guy buys it and rebuilds it.
I hope all is good with you and Alley. Haven’t seen hide nor hair of you in a few weeks. Last I heard Covid was an issue. I pray all is good.
Glad to see you over the Covid. Happy New Year to you and Ally!
Thank you ! It’s great to be out and about again. Happy new year to you as well !
Like Samuel said ! that strap mite be for carrying the battery with . Thanks for the video Mike catch you on the next one.😁😁
Thanks Doug
Exactly!
Beautiful car and you presented it honestly. I saw it advertised locally and it looked good in the pictures. I hope someone is willing to restore it. The nose from the cowl forward is like artwork. Thanks
I agree with you on the styling of the car. These coach built cars are works of art. Hoping the right person comes along. I’m sure it’ll go to a good home.
Michael the thing that you thought held the tire with the leather strap that’s for carrying batteries put the loops on each end of the posts and pick it up when you pick it up the way it’s designed a pinch supposed to carry the battery without getting covered with acid I have an old one a little bit newer than that with a thin strap it looks like a military belt there’s your history lesson you’ll me a coffee junkman do
Thank you ! I’ve never seen one before. Now I know. 👍🏼.
Years ago in the mid 70s I worked for a Chrysler dealer and he used to be a Studebaker dealer before and he had a 28 dictator . It was Black and had all the original interior. I would have to get it out of storage at the fairgrounds each spring and drive it around the freeway to the dealership. What a ride! Squirrelly king pins and square tires. Lol! 40 to 50 mi. Per hour max. It was my job to wash and clean it up and change the oil and grease it up.
That’s a great story and adventure ! Square tires hahaha !
Alot of cars had wood in the bodies, GM Fisher in particular . If the doors open well and it seems square I would not part the car out. It's just that people are used to dealing with steel Fords.
I’m just waiting for the right person to come along who wants to preserve the old girl. Certainly would be a great candidate for restoration.
I don’t know how many of these cars are still out there.
I liked the instrument shapes and placements in the dash. Keep history, History..... Don't part it out.
But if no takers, shorten by removing a 20-24 length from the frame/body and drop in a Studebaker Hawk V8.
For those broken handles and cranks 3D metal print replacements?
I agree. One of the first things to catch my eye.
hi mike that strap is for lifting the battery in an out of the floor hole thats an oldie but goodie happy new year to u an the fam
Thanks Gary. I’ve never seen one. Really neat piece to find in an old car like this. I wash the cigar lighter would have been nicer.
Mike the mirror you first looked at could be a vanity mirror ! Car not to bad for someone to bring back to life .
What is a vanity mirror for an old car. I’ve never heard the term pertaining to a car.
@@ThisOldHotrod Mike it is like the mirrors we see on new cars and trucks on back side of sun visor ! May have been in back seat area stuff like the grab rail that had broke end on back seat and the cigar lighter Accessories for a up scale car .
@@johns9993 oh okay. That makes sense. I have been looking for a cigar lighter ashtray online that resembles the one in the car. I’ve found nothing. Must have been a pretty fancy car with all the accessories
Later model flat six made til the end very available.
It would be a great car to restore for someone who has a love for studebaker .
I appreciate the car but I’m not the person to restore it. I can’t build every car out there. I have a full plate
I cannot beleive you will let this go,you would make this faboulus once again,with ease,keep as project make great you tube series happy new year
I’ve got 6 cars. I’m not interested in rebuilding this one. But I do understand there are plenty of people out there who would enjoy the project.
Another great video Mike.Thanks
Thanks Tim !
Hot Rod it. It is a salvable car but the cost of finding the parts to restore the car to stock would be more than the car is worth. Put a engine of your choice and change the suspension with newer tires and wheels and enjoy the car. You can sell the stock parts to some one that use them. I had the same problem with my 26 Nash. No body had the parts that I needed to put the car back to stock. They don't exist. Just my two cents worth.
I think that’s the perfect plan. For someone else to do. I’d say that’s probably the best and easiest way to get the car back on the road.
I just have too many other cars I want to build (that I currently own). I just wanted to save the car and pass it along to the next care taker.
I think the handle might be for adjusting the seat.
I was thinking that too while I was editing the video. I think I’m going to take a closer look at it
Glad to see a hot rodder concerned enough to preserve History instead of Butchering ! Thanks
I appreciate all these old cars. They’re a part of our history. It may not be my “thing” but I certainly appreciate the differences and uniqueness of these larger luxury cars.
Very impressive.
@@ThisOldHotrod Mike , You have the talent , Make it your thing and come over to the Restoration side !!! lol
@@Rick-kx1vh haha. Hell no !
Looks like a good save able project car for a studebaker buff. I hope you find one
I hope I find one too. They’re out there.
To me when a car is to far gone to restore its just right to hot rod, im sure a restoration guy into early fords would say most of our cars we hot rod are too far gone to restore also
I would agree with you on that.
Nice job looking good good luck with that Mike
Thanks Richard. It’s for sale locally, I hope I can find the right person
I think since you found a guy that would trade a running car for it you should film a road trip to do the exchange. I've seen iron trap do it. Enjoy
Problem is, I had no interest in the car he wanted to trade me.
If it was a step up the ladder I would have considered it, however that wasn’t the case.
Not to mention it would have been a two day trip and cost me $700-$750 is travel expenses.
Not all deal are good deals as we know.
Hey Mike it would be cool just to sit in the back seat and imagine what it was like way back when.
Yep. It must have been one heck of a nice car back in 1929 -1930
It's definitely restorable . You said in the last video that they had the engine too , but it was apart . There is enough there to restore it to original . A lot of work , but enough there for templates to replace what is rotted . Nice find . Hope it finds a good home . Still parts available . Not cheep , I'm sure .
Yes. I am planning to get the motor. I came down with covid so I’ve been unable to get back to the previous owners home.
The wood can be dried and preserved.
I’m sure it could.
Nz mopar here on RUclips has been fully restoring a studebaker and wow they’re lots of work but it’s very interesting to see them being worked on. Great vid as always!
Thanks. I’ll have to go give him a follow. Maybe he has some followers who may be interested in this car.
Thanks again !!
turn the handle to move the seat
I just tried it. It moves the seat. 😁👍🏼
Look what your 29 roadsters needs.
My 29 roadster ? What does it need ?
I’m not sure I’m following what you’re saying
That can fix by the right person, should not be parted out
Mike I think you should make a pick up out of the Sutde . like they did on one of the older videos from Halfass Kustoms
If RUclips was my full time job I would consider that.
However I just don’t have the time. I want to finish the cars I already have and enjoy them. Build a few and flip a few to enjoy and help pay for the hobby.
This needs to be repaired.
Yes it does.
You're sounding like you are feeling a bit better. How are the rest of your crew doing?
This was before the covid really kicked in. Pre Christmas.
I’m gelling better now though. Alli is close behind. She’s still felling stuffed up and has a cough. But I think we’re both just about done with it.
Thank goodness
Battery puller
Would you part out a ford of that year in that condition ?
No because someone would have already bought the car by now.
If no one buys the car whole and I have an offer for the wheels and tires and an offer for the doors or body, then why wouldn’t it be best to sell the parts to the people who need them.
If no one wants to buy the car as it sits and there is no resale market for a studebaker and the car is going to sit for another number of years, I would consider selling the parts.
It’s not my plan to do that, but several studebaker guys have all said that.
“It’s worth more in parts”
Sometimes things are only worth what they’re worth to people.
I don’t make the rules.
@@ThisOldHotrod Not a Stude fan, so i get that, but it is in decent shape, except for wood from what i can see.
@@mtpocketbuilds4286 I absolutely agree. It’s in really good shape. I’m sure there would be surprised once it’s pulled apart. But anyone who found a mode A in this condition would be over the moon in joy. I think it’s the lack of parts and no aftermarket for the car.
How much for the whole car interested
It’s listed locally for $3500 but the price is negotiable.
How much do you want for it?
I would like to get $3k for the car
I vote not to part it out it looks pretty nice after cleaning it up, but It’s not my car.
I agree. I’m in no rush to part it out. I want someone to buy the car and rebuild it or restore it. It’s very complete and deserves it. I would prefer not t
I take parts off the car.
Too bad I ain't rich. Anything almost is fixable.
It’s definitely fixable. Lots of great metal and parts w the car.
The strap is to carry battery's with
Thank you. That’s a first for me.
As you could see in the video 😁.
Sexy ass rig you have there ✌🏼
She’s a beauty !!
Don't get rid of this car.
I really hope someone can save that car
I think there’s enough people out there who would like to restore or rebuild the car. It’s a really complete car.
Do not part that out. Sell it to a studebaker collector who will either restore it or make a street rod out of it. Join the studebaker addicts page on Facebook. Post it up for sale. PLEASE DONT PART IT OUT!!!!
I did join the page and posted the car for sale. I had a few people interested. However many of them asked if I was willing to part it out. They showed interest in the wheels because they’re very rare wire wheels. The fenders and the doors. So even the Studebaker guys guys on the Studebaker page said the parts will help several other cars get back on the road. The car is for sale on several platforms and I currently still have it. I personally don’t want to part it out because it’s time I don’t have
I want to deal w 1 person not 100 people
That looks like a new car compared to what most of the stuff around here! Totally rebuildable, Sounds like a lot lazy people giving advice.I can't watch this!!!!!
Can’t watch what ? A person selling a car to someone who will hopefully restore it ?
Doesn’t seem all that bad to me
I have seen worse starting points than the Studebaker
I certainly have too. A lot worse. It’s a great start to a project for someone. I just don’t know how many studebaker enthusiasts are out there.
Time will tell