Working on the Studebaker Bed is on

[Lowrdrbird]

Well more pics
I have been really busy with this build lately since I really just got the bug in me to get her done.

Well here are some more pics of the engine we started to get the correct paint.




Now the front engine mount is a NOS part and is the correct color I think we did very well in matching it.




Tonight I was working on the cab. I found this stuff called Metal Fuzion that is like bondo but works like lead and once hardened is like metal.
Here is some work that I have been doing
This is before with the big hole

Some mesh and ready for the first coat

After first coat

Then sanded will have to do another coat.

After this stuff hardened it was like steel could hit it with a hammer and it did nothing.

Here is the wiper hole in the cowl of the cab with the mesh backing

And after first coat


Even got the daughter to start grinding on the cab


Well that was all for tonight as Im getting tired and Sunday is a big moving day.....
The engine goes back to the farm and will be set into the frame will have pics of this venture I cannot wait.

Ken

[Lowrdrbird]

WELL TODAY HAS COME AT LAST!!!!!!!

WE got the engine moving



Then we arrived and started to work


This is after we set her in the frame so now the Stude has a heart. Hope to have it running in 2 weeks




Hope to have some more pics as the cab is still being worked on

Ken

[Lowrdrbird]

Well more work went on yesterday here are some pics
Fuel Tank bracket installed

Now tank installed



Lot of work done on the engine





And the bed is getting ready to leave so it can be worked on. Looks like some new wood will be in its future. Also if anyone has a wood bed let me know I have a few questions.



Will have more photos later today.

Thanks
Ken

[Lowrdrbird]

Well more pics of a great day worth of work.
Got more done. Now the radiator is installed along with the starter, and fly wheel. Also installed some water pipes.









Well till next time
Ken

[marshall8hp]

Ken, the early trucks used full length rubber radiator hoses, the later trucks used steel hoses with short rubber connectors to engine and radiator. My advice would be to use the full length rubber as it places a lot less stress on the radiator over time.

[Lowrdrbird]

Well did some more work this weekend
Here are some pics
We installed the running board brackets and boards


Then worked on the engine a little bit with some plug wires and installed the fan



After that we also installed the newly rebuilt rear rear drive axle brake cylinders



Also started installing the master brake cylinder and the hardware.

It still needs a coat of OD on it but its all rust free and primered

Till next time
Ken

[bradcckw]

Nice Pintle

[Sgt. Hancock]

Great work on the Studebaker! Where can I buy the Metal Fuzion you were using? I looked for it on the web and only came up with a kids toy.

[Lowrdrbird]

Well here is the update for today

For SgtHancock Okay cant figure out how to flip it the correct way sorry

Picked it up at Pepboys

Here is the gas line new in Stainless steel going from the tank to the filter


Brake lines for the front axle to master all done


And my BIG OH CRAPPO moment for the day

Trying to figure out how to fix this one and we were soooo close...........

Here is some more pics of the body and how shes coming along


There was a large hole in it now its gone and not much putty work on it also.


Well till next time

Ken

[Goranwc51]

Here you go Ken:

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The Stude's coming along nicely. Looking forward to seeing it finished, which probably won't take that long considering the pace you're keepin'.

Goran N

[Lowrdrbird]

Well this is a post from my buddy Ray he took the bed and started working on it so here it goes in his own words

"Well, It's time to start restoring the wood bed for the Studebaker. As you can see, there is a lot of work going to happen... Every bolt had to be cut off due to corrosion and damage... The right side has been removed and you can see that the first floor board is shot... The stringer's that support the floor are all going to have to be replaced but, all the metal is OK, a little cleaning with a sand blaster and primer and they will be good as new... The next piece to come off will be the back wall and the tailgate bracket then I will be able to slide the floor boards off to start to replace the stringer's... will have pic's of that work soon..."

some pics









Now for what I did today. I worked on the rest of the brake lines along with the fuel lines. They are done all in Stainless steel.. They look good yeah i might have paid a little more for the stainless but I will never again have to replace them.
Also put oil into the engine today and tried to crank it over NO GO!!!!! Cant figure out why it wont crank with the starter. Had to hand crank it and that will give you a work out.... But after about 100 hand cranks it started to get a little easier and also helped when we also tried it with the starter. I need to get the oil flowing thru her any other ideas to get the oil flowing?????
will have pics of what i did later
Ken

[Lowrdrbird]

Well here is some more updates from Ray with the bed
"Well, after about 2 hours of cutting bolts from the floor and loosing bolts from the left side rail, everything is looking good. Needed a little help to lift the side off but, as we did the tailgate frame just fell off the bed... The wood that held it on has completely disintegrated... as you can see from the pic's, there is nothing left of the wood behind the frame... The left side panel is in great shape and will still be used... the floor board that was just under the panel broke apart and will need to be replaced... everything is looking good, but it looks like that I might just replace the floor because the edge looks bad... Tomorrow I will clean up the rear tailgate frame and get it cleaned up and start to take the floor off to replace the stringers... The stringers all need replacing..."
"Well, I finally took a look at the rear stringer on the deck and it is completely gone... there are a few pieces to give me my measurements to replace the missing ones... The piece that is left on the bed as you see is in three pieces... Started cleaning up the tailgate bracket and also started taking the floor off... these bolts are coming off quite easily as I am only using an open end wrench... The floor bands look good and need a little sand blasting, primer, and paint and they will look good as new..."







And here is what I have done over the past few days All the brake lines are done with stainless

Made the brake line a little to long so i made it bend a little bit

Fuel lines done almost


And here was my first attempt to weld sheet metal never did this before tried the fill in method but that didnt work well so i tried something new. It took me little to get the hang of it but I think for being self taught I did pretty good.
Here is the wiper mount

and outside


I have become a good grinder

Here is the fuel fill hole that I filled in



I also welded in a plate for strength behind the lower fender



Till next time
Ken

[Sgt. Hancock]

Ken, thanks for the Cargroom tip. I saw the photo about your exhaust flange. DAAAAMMMMIIIITTTT!!!
I had the same thing happen to my G.M. 270 exhaust flange. I asked the muffler shop worker not to use air tools when putting everything back together. I was sitting in the office and heard his 1/4" drive air impact over spin on the 3rd. bolt. I knew what had happened instantly. The owner of the muffler shop saw how mad I was while I was trying to contain my frustration.
He was able to weld the ear back onto the flange. It took two days but the weld held. What took so long is he heated it up in his autoclave, performed the welding, then wrapped it up in an asbestos welding blanket to let it cool slowly. It was still pretty warm when I put it back on the engine.
Perhaps you can find a talented welder to repair your exhaust manifold.

[Lowrdrbird]

Well did some more work on her today....
Got Vaccum booster installed just need to find the extension for it to the pedal. Also Installed the frame tag man this thing looks good.
Also now the engine turns over easier with the starter motor. Still have not gotten her started as I cracked the manifold and I am missing an oil line. But soon this should be running the brakes are almost completely done. Just have to hone out the front axles and front drive axles brake cylinders and then the whole system wil either be new NOS or rebuilt. This is going great and Im having fun. Hope to have her running on her own power in the next few weeks as soon as I get a manifold. THe fuel lines are done just need to connect. Oh I also installed the Fuel pump THANKS SHANE for the help on that.
Here are only 2 pics as I didnt have enough battery while I was there.




Ken

[Lowrdrbird]

Well here is another update for the day.
I spent most of this evening welding Im starting to do okay with it. Still learning but Im having alot of fun. Learned a very good lesson today. Should wear gloves as I have burns all over my hands and arms. Oh well theres always next time.
we started with some body work and taking out some dents.

Starting to weld

Then I had a rotted hole in the floor and this is how it went





Finished



I still have to fab a part up to cover it like whats on the passenger side.

Also tried the door on today and it fits again



Hope to have some more work done tomorrow.
Ken