1939 Studebaker coupe express - Page 28 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

t walgamuth · #**406** 12-26-2013, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim B.

Nice to know they are out there

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That's a nice one!

SwampYankee · #**407** 12-26-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by t walgamuth

Thanks for your observations. I will keep it in mind. I might run without the side panels on the hood.

That should help with airflow!

Too cool for school, T!

t walgamuth · #**408** 12-26-2013, 07:30 PM

I talked to Michael today. He has the radiator hoses hooked up, the hood and front fenders aligned and mounted the doors hung and the running boards straightened. I just ordered a hvac unit from vintage air today. I may go up early tomorrow. I need pictures!

t walgamuth · #**409** 12-26-2013, 07:32 PM

He gave me a price on putting on some excellent paint today. I think I am going ahead with that. I am also thinking of black ...Which is original.

See post #2 this thread.

t walgamuth · #**410** 12-26-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by panZZer

Ide say its coming along rapidly compared to the average custom car truck project you see on the internet. Being retired and having the funds to go to the completion-paying a shop of specialists sure helps.

Such a comprehensive build is a first for me. ....and no sense starting it if I don't follow it through.

barry12345 · #**411** 12-26-2013, 10:04 PM

Glossy Black will show more if the body is not perfect. Also harder to keep clean.

t walgamuth · #**412** 12-26-2013, 11:53 PM

Yeah, but its a fairly big truck so the black will make it look smaller and when black is clean momma mia!

P.C. · #**413** 12-26-2013, 11:58 PM

Are you maintaining the 1939 headlights, or are you going for the 1940 headlight buckets which will allow you to run 7" sealed beams?

t walgamuth · #**414** 12-27-2013, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by P.C.

Are you maintaining the 1939 headlights, or are you going for the 1940 headlight buckets which will allow you to run 7" sealed beams?

That is not decided. I like the convenience of the sealed beam but the original 39 headlight is so subtle as a styling statement....smooth. If I can get the original 39s working I might just go with them.

sixto · #**415** 12-27-2013, 12:25 AM

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Jim B. · #**416** 12-27-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by t walgamuth

I talked to Michael today. He has the radiator hoses hooked up, the hood and front fenders aligned and mounted the doors hung and the running boards straightened. I just ordered a hvac unit from vintage air today. I may go up early tomorrow. I need pictures!

vintage air, I am told by my classic car club pals, makes the best AC units for these old cars.

I ALREADY SPENT MY DISCRETIONARY $4K this year on power front disc brakes and power steering, that made my 1967 Cougar a nice easy driver (took it to Nevada the other day for a date and to get the proper touch up paint (illegal to sell or supply in California!!) for it.

vintage air may go on it next year. The Mustang resto shop that looks afer my Cougar is amazingly, a DEALER for vintage air.

He told me (owner of the shop) in answer to MY question, that it would be MY choice as to whether to put R134a or the more expensive R12 in the car.

R12 is harder to get now, and LOTS more expensive when you do, but I am a lot more comfortable with it, and it cools better than R134a does.

Which of the two will you select for the Studebaker?

Aquaticedge · #**417** 12-27-2013, 01:14 AM

I cant wait to see updated pictures, it sounds pretty darn awesome

t walgamuth · #**418** 12-27-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim B.

vintage air, I am told by my classic car club pals, makes the best AC units for these old cars.

I ALREADY SPENT MY DISCRETIONARY $4K this year on power front disc brakes and power steering, that made my 1967 Cougar a nice easy driver (took it to Nevada the other day for a date and to get the proper touch up paint (illegal to sell or supply in California!!) for it.

vintage air may go on it next year. The Mustang resto shop that looks afer my Cougar is amazingly, a DEALER for vintage air.

He told me (owner of the shop) in answer to MY question, that it would be MY choice as to whether to put R134a or the more expensive R12 in the car.

R12 is harder to get now, and LOTS more expensive when you do, but I am a lot more comfortable with it, and it cools better than R134a does.

Which of the two will you select for the Studebaker?

I have not thought about it. I'll prolly ask for advice from my old car buddies here and here.