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I miss you Dad

Posted on April 25, 2020 by nvonadaApril 25, 2020
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This is not really related to the Studebaker but I lost my father, Lt. Col. John Alan Vonada to a stroke on Sunday, April 19, 2020.   He was 76 years old.  Considering he taught me everything I know about cars … Continue reading →

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Rear bumper guards and wiper arms

Posted on October 13, 2019 by nvonadaOctober 13, 2019
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At the Studebaker meet in Mansfield I scored two bumper guards for the rear bumper.  One is used but nice, the other looks to be new.  The chrome is not perfect but plenty good enough for now. … Continue reading →

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Fan belt change

Posted on September 29, 2019 by nvonadaSeptember 29, 2019
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I have never changed the fan belt on the car.  During my trip to Mansfield I found the belt was starting to slip and I could not tighten it any more.  When I got home I took it off to … Continue reading →

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2019 Studebaker International Meet

Posted on September 14, 2019 by nvonadaSeptember 14, 2019
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This year’s Studebaker meet is in Mansfield, Ohio about 60 miles from my house.   So of course I have to take the car. Cleaning, checking water and oil, packing tools, washing supplies, tent, chairs, and the all-important cooler.  Finally all … Continue reading →

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Engine painting and front brakes

Posted on August 18, 2019 by nvonadaAugust 18, 2019
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Time to start getting the car ready for the Studebaker meet in Mansfield and while I have no illusions about this being a 400 point car I want to make it look as nice as I can.  That means touching … Continue reading →

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New battery

Posted on August 15, 2019 by nvonadaAugust 15, 2019
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The engine has been cranking a little slow lately.  I was all set to start cleaning all the connections when I checked the date on the battery and realized it was almost 10 years old.  I will be going to … Continue reading →

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New bumpers

Posted on August 15, 2019 by nvonadaAugust 15, 2019
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The wrong bumpers were on the car for as long as I have known it.   I found this rusty set of bumpers a few years ago and have been waiting for the time and money to get them chromed and … Continue reading →

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New pedal pads

Posted on July 28, 2019 by nvonadaJuly 28, 2019
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I had a few minutes today so I decided to replace my pedal pads.   Both are worn and the brake pedal pad is broken … Continue reading →

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Front suspension rattle fixed

Posted on June 2, 2019 by nvonadaJune 2, 2019
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Back in 2010 (wow, time flies!)  when I put the front stabilizer arms together the hardware on the inner ends of the arms was in rough shape.  I bought some nylon washers to replace the original leather washers and replaced … Continue reading →

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Spring maintenance, 2019

Posted on April 7, 2019 by nvonadaApril 7, 2019
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Weather was nice today so I started the spring maintenance.  First thing to do was pull out the spark plugs.   They look super nice so I cleaned and gapped them. … Continue reading →

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