Studebaker Tech Tips, Specs and Data

Many people, especially those new to Studebakers, don't realize that there is a wealth of information and assistance available. Thanks to SDC and local chapter members who are passionate about Studebaker cars and trucks, we all benefit from their knowledge and their willingness to share that knowledge readily. Many of these members and local chapters have posted a wide variety of Studebaker tech tips, specifications and other data to their chapter web sites and/or personal web pages.  Please explore these links below to find the information you're seeking.

The SDC Forum is also a tremendous information resource!

• NEW! Avanti "Hog Trough" replacement how-to from Dick Steinkamp
• 55 Commander Performance Test Article from the December 1954 issue of Science and Mechanics magazine. 3.8 Mb PDF
• Gauge refacing How-To from SDC member Jim McCuan
• Repairing the tailgate hinges on a Studebaker pickup by Ted Jensen CLICK HERE
• How to install a Tremec TKO 5-speed in an Avanti by SDC Forum member Tom Rautio (Forum name, SBCA96).
• Instructions for installing AC-2499 Studebaker Safety Windshield Washer on 53-54 Champion and Commander Cars. This is a 128 kb PDF submitted by Alan Mende. To download the PDF CLICK HERE
• Stainless Restoration - Dale McPhearson has posted a great 10-part how-to stainless restoration series on the SDC Forum. Here are the links to those pages:
  • Stainless Restoration #1: Speedster Cap Repair
  • Stainless Restoration #2: Wooden You Like To Know
  • Stainless Restoration #3: Hammering
  • Stainless Restoration #4: Outside Windshield Trim
  • Stainless Restoration #5: Polishing/Buffing Prep
  • Stainless Restoration #6: What Goes Around
  • Stainless Restoration#7: Insulting Your Intelligence
  • Stainless Restoration #8: Pain and Discoloration
  • Stainless Restoration #9: Wheelcover. Wow! Rare!
  • Stainless Restoration #10: "Lip" Service and Special Tools
    
• SDC Studebaker Template Collection - a wide variety of templates, guides and installation instructions for Studebaker parts and accessories.
• Things To Do After You Bought That Studebaker
• UPDATED! Studebaker V/8 Engine Identification
• Studebaker 6 Cylinder Engine Identification
• NEW! Studebaker car ID from Studebaker Parts.com
• NEW! Studebaker truck ID from StudebakerParts.com
• Studebaker Dealer Listing - list of Studebaker and Packard Dealers maintained by SDC member Randy Glover.
• Installing Rear Quarter Windows (55 Speedster and all 53-58 K-model Hardtops) By SDC member Bill Clark
• Replacing the Cork Float on your Studebaker Fuel Level Sending Unit by Henry M. Votel, Forest Lake, MN.
• C-cab Door Hinge Pin Repair/Replacement - by Kevin Airth
• Make your own M-series cab corners - SDC member Gary Ash did a great job of making cab corners for his M-series Stude truck and provides a detailed look at how he did it.
• 3/4 Ton Rear Brake Drum Fix
• Troubleshooting Turn Signals
• Control Arm Installation
• Gearing For Today
• Carburetor Kit Numbers
• M5 Instrument Lettering Decals
• Studebaker Air Conditioning
• Thinking About Doing Some Painting?
• Alternator Swap Info
• 5-Speed Transmission To A Studebaker V/8
• Winter Storage Guide
• Front Suspension Noise
• 1956 Golden Hawk Parts Interchanges - compiled by the 1956 Golden Hawk Register (many parts interchanges also apply to other Hawks and years)
• Studebaker Avanti Technical Info - complied by The Avanti Source.com
• Head Casting Numbers - from Bob Johnstone's Avanti Pages (head castings for all Studebaker V/8 motors)
• Studebaker Technical Tips and Information - also courtesy of Bob Johnstone, contains a wide variety of Studebaker and Avanti tips covering drive train, suspension, body, interior, and more.
• Studebaker Specs and Data - compiled by Carnut.com.  This site features a combination of photos and technical information. Click on the model from the list, then click on the "specs" link to get that model's data.
• '50 & '51 Bulletnose Production Numbers -
• Turbocharging the Studebaker 6 - courtesy of Greg Meyers (PDF, 890 k).
• Studebaker US6 Military Truck Information -
• Studebaker Interchange Information - courtesy of the South Georgia Chapter SDC
• Studebaker Cylinder Head I. D. - courtesy of The Official Studebaker Reference Guide.
• Studebaker Wiring Diagrams - courtesy of Chuck Collins at StudebakerParts.com
• Studebaker Tech Tips and Info - a great variety of how-to's and tech tips from Ray-Lin Restoration.
• Avanti R-series Motor Info - engine numbers, etc. for Avanti R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 motors.
• VS57 Supercharger Specs and Info - information and interchanges for the VS57 superchargers used in Studebaker Hawks.

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