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First and worst, when you get the new brake drum you will find that the hub is permanently attached. The drum is supposed to be removed by taking off the nut in the center and using a special heavy duty puller designed for this type of brake. This error is not entirely your fault as the wheels on the LEFT side of the car are supposed to have left hand threaded studs. Somehow, the brake drums were installed incorrectly. If the new drum you ordered has right hand threads install it with the correct lug nuts. To make a 100% correct repair replace the remaining left hand wheel studs in the front hub with right hand threaded studs and nuts. This type of wheel stud arrangement was discontinued in later model years and the car will operate with all right hand threaded lugs. Since you have broken all of the wheel studs you must remove them from the hub and mount the puller with 1/2 inch bolts. The hub mounts to the axle shaft with a tapered fit and a key and requires much force to remove. As to the "radiator" under the front seat, that is actually the heater core. You will find the blower fan inside the right front fender. This is normally connected to the heater core box by a 4" flexible hose. This was probably removed by whoever removed the engine. There were also water hoses which connected the heater core to the engine cooling system. What engine to put in the car depends on whether you wish to do a complete restoration or make the car more dependable for every day driving. A restoration would require the original engine be put back in the car. Many Studebakers have had Chevrolet engines installed. This is quite easy as Studebaker used Chevrolet engines in 1965 and 1966. You can use factory original components such as engine mounts, transmissions, exhaust systems, radiators Etc for 1965 and 1966 model cars to install a Chevrolet engine in nearly any Studebaker built after 1951 without having to make major changes to the chassis or body. For further information contact the Studebaker Drivers Club.

In case everyone else hasn’t told you already, that “radiator” under the seat is part of the “Climatizer”. That’s the main heater core for the cabin. There should be another small core up under the dash for the defrost and the blower assembly is behind the passenger side front wheel. The little “doors” on the front fenders lets fresh air into the heater or directly into the cabin.

Owning your mistake speaks volumes of your character. The world needs more people like you guys.

I've great respect for a person who owns up to their mistakes and takes responsibility for them. You're a good man and an example for others.

I think the reaction alone puts this video in the top 5. Nothing like seeing an old man relive memories and become a child again. You know he's gonna have the biggest smile on his face when he can take it out driving for the first time. Great job fellas!

Excellent life lessons...you make a mistake, you own up to it and make it right for the customer...this is how we learn and couldn't be more proud to support you and this channel

This brings some great memories to this 83 year old gear head. As a teeager my girlfriend's father owned a Studebaker very similar to this one. He allowed me to use it for dates with his daughter. He even asked me to teach his wife to drive in this car. Some memories never die.

My lord...this one got to me. Watching his reaction to the car after it was cleaned up brought tears to my eyes. You guys are special...smart with kind hearts. Your parents must be proud.

I had the wagon version of this while I was in the Army in ’62. That radiator under the seat was the heater. I was too young to fix it and had many very cold trips back to Fort Bragg. Thank you for the great memories.

Couldnt think of a better person to tackle this car. Great job buddy!! The look on his face at the end was priceless!

Loved this, what a beauty! I owned a Studebaker Lark, pink no less, when I was 19 - I'm now 81. This brought back memories!!!!

Watching the owners reaction was truly heartwarming! You guys should be commended! When I was a kid during the early to mid 60's, my parents had a 57 Ford Fairlane Custom sedan !! We moved to L.A. in 60 and kept the Ford but my Mom got a 63 T-Bird that had been Repo'd, so she got a good deal!! But in 65, we moved back to Ohio, sold the T-Bird, and drove the Ford home! When I was a Junior in High School, I worked part time for a Buick dealer which is where I got my first car which a customer traded in on a new Buick. That was a 67 Olds Cutlass convertible and I LOVED it, and wish I still owned it!!!

Don't be so hard on yourself, it could have happened to anyone, after all, how often does anybody work on a studebaker.The fact that you admitted your mistake and made the customer aware of it and made it right is what matters most, this is another reason why I subscribe to your channel.Your respectful, you don't use foul language,and you always do a fantastic job.You and your family can be proud of the work you do.Continued success my friend.

What a beautiful reaction from the owner I hope his wife was well enough to see it Oh the memories they must have Great job gentlemen

RAYMOND LOWRYS DESIGN IS TIMELESS ,SUCH A LOVELY AUTOMOBILE

My family had a 1954 Studebaker Champion 2-door sedan (maroon over a cream white) that we bought new. My mom and I on a Easter weekend in 1956 totaled it in Vinita, OK. I still have the 3-legged pop-out rear arm rest (we had left it at home for the trip). We had owned a 1948 Studebaker Landcruiser, a 1951 V-8 Landcruiser, a 1952 Champion 2-dr hardtop, and the 1954 Champion 2-dr sedan. Fond memories.

In 1955 my parents brought me home from the hospital in their 1952 Studebaker. Because my Mom worked for Western airlines they flew back east a few times when they went to pick up a new car and then drove it back to California. I have a picture of my Mom sitting on the front fender of the Studebaker on their trip back home.

On the wheel studs, first try drilling a hole in the center of the bolt. The bit should bind and spin the bolt out. If that doesn’t work try a self tapping bolt and that will definitely bind and give you something to use to turn the bolt. Hope that helps.

YOU CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE MEMORIES RUNNING THROUGHT HIS HEAD.. PRICELESS