Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at The Raleigh Classic's Winter Event December 2-3 2016. Estimate: $24,000 - $28,000 This jewel is the result of an 18 year sympathetic �frame on restoration�. Following is a partial listing of the details of the restoration and NOS components used: BODY: It had an expensive paint job in 1996 and was garage kept for the next 16 years * Mostly original interior with all new tinted glass * All new tinted side glass * All new window �U� channels and �whisker� moldings * Color matched shoulder harness and seat belts * All original holes, plates, etc in floor pan welded shut-no-drafts * New old stock trunk hinges * Nice clean used �57 President gas tank w/NOS sending unit * NOS right rear door lock assembly * Original keys (2) and 1 extra set (2) * NOS directional signal switch * NOS replica side view mirror * NOS headlamp dimmer switch * NOS headlamp switch * Fog lamp switch and ignition switch bezel (repro) * 4 NOS �step plates� w/custom detailing * All new Mercedes OE carpet material w/vinyl binding * Later model Studebaker 12V dash cluster gauges * 1964 Hawk steering wheel (no cracks ever and two-toned as original) * NOS 2-speed electric wiper motor * All NOS chrome except grille, side scripts and trunk star * New halogen headlights * New extra bright parking and tail lamp bulbs * Replacement �Genuine OE type� trunk mat * All exterior stainless hand polished in 2011 * Extra ordinary means taken to quiet, clean and rust proof door interiors * Sound padding and insulation added to floor pan before carpeting. FRAME: NOS rear spring and frame shackle bushings * Dash top new safety padded * Dash clock rebuilt as original (factory tag in glove box) * NOS �55 President hood ornament * NOS but rechromed back-up lamps * 1955 President rear sway bar w/all new bushings * Later Studebaker Hawk front sway bar w/all new bushings. ENGINE: GM of Canada �283� V8 from a low mile 1965 Studebaker Cruiser * Melling �high volume� oil pump w/new pick up screen * New �Cloyes� brand double roller timing chain and 2 new gears * New fuel pump (mechanical) and switched aux elec pump * New oil pressure hose * All new heater and defroster hoses * All new radiator hoses * All new �high efficiency� radiator core and cap * All new brass engine core plugs * New (not rebuilt) Delco style 1 wire alternator * New �Super Cooler� water pump * New 190 degree fail safe thermostat * New �Hi Torque� lightweight gear reduction starter Hitachi motor * New engine and trans mounts. TRANSMISSION: 1970 �Low miles� Chevrolet Impala Turbo 350 trans OH w/mild shift kit * Unaltered length Chevrolet Malibu drive shaft w/new joints * Rear is a step joint * B&M or Hayden transmission cooler w/OEM Chevrolet steel lines and new hoses. REAR END: 1957 Ford �Heavy Duty Service� 9� rear end w/all new bearings and all seals. BRAKES: All new brake linings. Lots of documentation included with purchase!!
