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Studebaker 80th birthday

Posted on December 20, 2020 by nvonadaDecember 20, 2020
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So 12/11/2020 marked the Studebaker’s 80th birthday. Car birthdays are tricky. The cylinder head is dated 11/28/1940 but the engine block is stamped 12/11/1940. Oddly that date is also the shipping date shown on the production order. Which means either … Continue reading →

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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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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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Replaced a rear shock absorber

Posted on September 9, 2018 by nvonadaSeptember 9, 2018
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Installed a new(er) shock absorber this weekend.  Click here for the full story. … Continue reading →

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2017 Dublin Auto Show

Posted on July 16, 2017 by nvonadaJuly 16, 2017
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I took the Studebaker to the Dublin Auto Show yesterday.  I have been hearing about this show for a while but never managed to get there. It was certainly a nice show! … Continue reading →

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Spring maintenance 2015

Posted on May 18, 2015 by nvonadaMay 18, 2015
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Time for spring cleaning on the Studebaker.  I am a little behind this year but last weekend I finally got a chance to get some work done.  First step is to check the sediment bowl on the fuel pump. There … Continue reading →

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Timing Tweaks

Posted on August 27, 2013 by nvonadaAugust 27, 2013
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I have been setting the timing to factory settings but it seemed to idle badly and sometimes it backfires into the exhaust a little on deceleration. I decided to advance the timing a little and see if that helps. I … Continue reading →

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New steering wheel!

Posted on February 13, 2013 by nvonadaFebruary 13, 2013
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Expensive but worth it.
Steering Wheel
Interior Plastic

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Got towed home in shame…

Posted on September 15, 2012 by nvonadaSeptember 15, 2012
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A freeze plug popped out. So I got to fix it again. … Continue reading →

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Pedal seals

Posted on June 2, 2012 by nvonadaJune 2, 2012
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I did some spring maintenance and installed new pedal seals.  The details are here. … Continue reading →

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