Early 1920s Studebaker ?

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I am very interested to see the page showing the layout for the "R.H.C. Magneto. I am not sure what the R.H.C. refers to. My car has an American Bosch DU6 (ED18) mag fitted which looks like an original fitment.

Below are a replies received from Andrew Beckman to my requests for information.

For the time being I have resisted the temptaions to pay the $30 per hour especially in the light of his statement that their archives do not hold Vehicle specific data.

I got the impression any further communication would not be really welcome and the suggested $30 per hour fee was intended to put me off making any further enquiry.

Perhaps being an "Old Age Pensioner"on a limited income, makes me reluctant to throw money after lost causes, especially at $30 per hour with no apparent limit on the time required.

Bj.

On 25 Sep 2017, at 11:12 PM, Andrew Beckman wrote:

Dear Mr. Jacobson,

I can tell you it was built in South Bend early in the model year - it was the 2,243 Light Six built.

Beyond that, I'm sorry to report that we do not have vehicle-specific data from that era.

Sincerely,

Andrew Beckman
Archivist
Studebaker National Museum
201 S. Chapin St.
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-9714
studebakermuseum.org

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-----Original Message-----
From: Bernard Jacobson [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2017 1:57 AM
To: Andrew Beckman
Subject: Studebaker National Museum Website Inquiry: Research Requests

From: Bernard Jacobson
Subject: [email protected]

Message Body:
Good Morning
I have only recently purchased a 1920 Studebaker Light Six, Serial Number 1002243 Engine Number 2350 It was delivered new in Melbourne Australia. It has a standard five seat tourer body. Are you able to give me any information as to where it was constructed and date.
It was last used on the road in 1941/2 The speedo reads 36016 miles.

Thank you

B Jacobson
11 Glendor Lane
East Doncaster
Victoria 3109
Australia.

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Good Morning Again Andrew

My next question was to be around the origin of the colour "Belgium Blue" . At this time many older people in Australia and New Zealand are reminded of loved ones lost in the battles 100 years ago in Northern France and Belgium. ( ANZACS) I know that there was some involvement of American Soldiers in WW1 too and wonder if the choice of the colour name had some patriotic relevance. My own mother, then a teenager, lost two of her brothers as young soldiers, one in the battles in Flanders.  That war (1914-18) would have been over less than two years by 1920.

Would your archives extend to such things as paint  formulation? My Light Six  still has its original (Belgium) Blue paint with Black on the  wheels and fenders, but after 97 years it does need some small repairs. 

Despite being an Australian living in Australia, I maintain a “Thread” in the Studebaker section of the AACA (Internet) Forum and the question has been asked if the Museum monitors this much used "site” . http://forums.aaca.org/forum/21-studebaker-erskine-rockne/

Thank you

Bernie Jacobson

Dear Mr. Jacobsen,
 
I’m sorry to report that we do not have color formulations.   We may have some data on LHD/RHD production – research fees are $30/hour, please let us know how you wish to proceed.
 
We are familiar with the AACA forum, and do visit from time to time.
 
Thank you!
 
Andrew Beckman
Archivist
Studebaker National Museum
201 S. Chapin St.
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-9714
studebakermuseum.org

Thank you OnSafari I should have picked that up.

 I must be growing old/dim! I am trying to relate the Serial Numbers given in those charts for Export Series 19 Light Six  233501-----257464.# To the best of my ability the serial number on my car is 22?3? putting my serial number before the earliest number shown in the chart.   If you go back to #57 you can see photographs of the plate on the side of the chassis. I do not know if I have any better chance of reading it if I remove it from the chassis. Perhaps it is not important but I would like to know how it fits in with the scheme of things.

Bernie j.

#Since Helen has come home, I could zoom in to the required numbers on her iPad and read them easily but this still does not answer my question.

Perhaps we will never know. While we are away next week I will have the opportunity to look at one or two other Light Sixes which may help. I just wish the the man stamping the Serial number on the chassis plate on my car had been a little more heavy handed.

Thank you Stude Light

I appreciate your and all the other's input, as a newcomer to Studebakers I have a great deal to learn. While I have been involved with Vintage Cars for most of my life, every one is different and the Studebaker is no exception. While not attempting a huge body off/bare chassis/ground up  restoration such as I have done in the past, preserving the original is no lesser task and hopefully no less enjoyable!

Right now I am very much tip-toeing around the edges. I feel that it is miraculous that my car has survived so intact after so many years of neglect. Much of my time right now is taken up with my attempts to uncover its history before it is completely lost.  As it is so much is hidden in the mists of time.