Ooooooo, Studebakers!
September 19th, 2012 at 6:43:16 PM
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So I found out that this goes on in 'Vegas!
Why for did nobody tell me, Hmmmm?
Why for did nobody tell me, Hmmmm?
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
September 20th, 2012 at 6:44:16 AM
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Your post just reminded me -- when I was in Laughlin a few weeks ago, I went throught the car exhibit at the Riverside, and they had several Studebakers on display. I took some cell phone photos (didn't have my real camera with me) that I could post, if you haven't seen the exhibit. Let me know.
September 20th, 2012 at 7:31:45 AM
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I have not seen the exhibit. That would be interesting. They never seem to have Studebakers at The Quad's Auto Collections thing.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
September 20th, 2012 at 10:10:21 AM
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These photos have a lot of flare. Just attribute that to the lighting, the cell phone, or operator incompetence. I took these shots thinking that s2dbaker might be interested, but then I completely forgot that I had them on my phone.
September 20th, 2012 at 10:15:52 AM
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Any 1939 fords there ? Dad used to make me and my sister lay down in the rumble seat and sneak us into the drive-in movie.
September 20th, 2012 at 6:24:37 PM
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That '30 is gorgeous! 65 grand for the '64? That's just silly. I got my '63 for 12 grand and I think I overpaid and it's every bit as nice as the less desirable '64 that's pictured.Quote: DocThese photos have a lot of flare. Just attribute that to the lighting, the cell phone, or operator incompetence. I took these shots thinking that s2dbaker might be interested, but then I completely forgot that I had them on my phone.
[spoiler=My 1963 Avanti][/spoiler]My 1963 Avanti You know it's mine by the license plate :)
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
September 20th, 2012 at 7:10:49 PM
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I didn't climb across the ropes to get a look inside the cabins, but my recollection is that the Avantis had speedometers that extended to something like 160 or 180 mph. Is that memory anywhere near correct? What speed were they capable of as new products? (On the appropriate track, of course.)
September 20th, 2012 at 7:25:33 PM
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My R-1 gets up to 55 on mild cool days in the spring and autumn :)Quote: DocI didn't climb across the ropes to get a look inside the cabins, but my recollection is that the Avantis had speedometers that extended to something like 160 or 180 mph. Is that memory anywhere near correct? What speed were they capable of as new products? (On the appropriate track, of course.)
I'd have to go put on slippers to go look at the speedometer. I'll do that tomorrow.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
September 20th, 2012 at 9:43:56 PM
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Avanti's are badass..
When I was into cars, I was in a car club with a guy who had a Twin Supercharged one (apparently factory Paxton products?)
Edit: this one, and apparently it's also a 63'
http://forums.coolridesonline.net/album.php?albumid=448
Edit2: wow, apparently his car is 1 of 3 made...
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2878677480038087468rVucnn
I can vouch for the 504hp...i was at the dyno that day with our car club...
When I was into cars, I was in a car club with a guy who had a Twin Supercharged one (apparently factory Paxton products?)
Edit: this one, and apparently it's also a 63'
http://forums.coolridesonline.net/album.php?albumid=448
Edit2: wow, apparently his car is 1 of 3 made...
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2878677480038087468rVucnn
I can vouch for the 504hp...i was at the dyno that day with our car club...
Gambling calls to me...like this ~> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nap37mNSmQ
September 22nd, 2012 at 9:43:11 AM
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Quote: DocI didn't climb across the ropes to get a look inside the cabins, but my recollection is that the Avantis had speedometers that extended to something like 160 or 180 mph. Is that memory anywhere near correct? What speed were they capable of as new products? (On the appropriate track, of course.)
I'm not certain that my speedometer is original. Studebaker did use Stewart-Warner gauges but they usually (and "usually" means not always) stripped off the SW before installing. I've seen other Avantii with speedometers that only go to 140.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
September 22nd, 2012 at 10:29:19 AM
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Thanks, s2dbaker. I guess 0-160 is plenty adequate to cover typical U.S. highway speeds for a passenger car. Or even 0-140.
I think in the 1960s it was the norm for speedometers in American cars to show to 120, even if the car couldn't reach 90. My '66 VW beetle had a speedometer that went to 90, and it couldn't power itself above about 72.
I think in the 1960s it was the norm for speedometers in American cars to show to 120, even if the car couldn't reach 90. My '66 VW beetle had a speedometer that went to 90, and it couldn't power itself above about 72.
September 22nd, 2012 at 10:40:09 AM
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It fired right up today :)
After it warms up a little, I think I'll take it for a spin around the block.
After it warms up a little, I think I'll take it for a spin around the block.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
