hi tom here i got on this this link to ask for help. i am building a street rod from a 47 m series studebacker pick up. i saw a 47 m series woody and liked it very much. i would like to make my m pu into a woody. does any one have any information on the 47 or 48 studybacker m series woody. thanks tom
Welcome Tom. That's got to be a first for us! These links might help: http://www.tocmp.com/ http://www.lov2xlr8.no/index.html Especially this: http://www.lov2xlr8.no/stude.html This is a HUGE worldwide links site, Clubs, etc... http://www.automotive-links.com/ind/ind.htm Manufacturer link to all makes, including Studes: http://www.automotive-links.com/mak/mak.htm Some sources for Wooden components on real woodies: http://www.woodenwagon.com/links.html
This is an Extreme Woodie: http://greenupgrader.com/5321/rethinking-design-the-splinter-wooden-supercar/2/
This has a few of the 1947 M Series pickups, but OMG its a massive Stude site! http://billstudepage.homestead.com/files/stude.htm And I read about the WWII Gazogene system - burning wood, coal, etc. Load the burner/boiler with wood, coal, etc. instead of gasoline or diesel!? Here's a French document on it: http://www.clubvedettefrance.com/spip.php?article42?id_rubrique=16 Here's a 1935 Stude with it installed: http://billstudepage.homestead.com/files/belk35w.jpg http://billstudepage.homestead.com/files/belk35r.jpg And a company that makes modern ones! http://www.xylowatt.com/MainHomeEN.htm Thanks Tom. Learned lots about lots of stuff, findiing info on your project. Always loved the old Studes. Had a 1955 President coupe.
Tom just a few proto types were built .. the Stude Museum has one ... as for getting factory templates --- you are SOL ... you better have a good wood guy .. and most cabinet makers aren't skilled in building woodies here's a few pics of the Stude woodies that were made
I can't find stationwagon floorpans for mine, but they're available for a 1947 pickup? WTH! http://www.classicent.com/M-Series.php
If you're stuck for wood components, you might need a few resources: Steam Bending DIY: http://www.primitiveways.com/bending.html http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-steambox-for-bending-wood/ Cargo wood floor metal strips and fasteners: http://bedwoodandparts.com/ http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm Finishing tips: http://www.socalcarculture.com/ The most popular automotive exterior wood species were Ash, then white oak, then red oak. Ash stands up better to humid conditions. Its porous and breathes better. Marine finishes are the best for use on automotive exterior wood, but you'll have to garage the Stude, and you can expect to be refinishing every 4 or 5 years. Worth every minute of it, in my opinion. If you have to make parts, make 2 of everything. Keep your templates and notes and photograph the whole process. I've got a great memory... somewhere... Hope you start up a thread on this resto, and please post some pics.
How could I forget this!?!?! This is real wood veneer that has a heat sensitive veneer adhesive. I used it when I owned my clock company in our cylindrical granny clock line. Excellent stuff. Fine company to deal with. http://www.flexwood.com/
aboard Fisherman I don't know if you noticed but Normy would be the in house links link. Good luck with your search. I think that might make me the weakest link...but not the missing link
Fannie, someday I plan to build my own real woodie. I have the skills, time but so far, not the heated garage. So I've been looking for some good resources.
I think you have acquired a very thorough set of resouces that you need to start your project. And you always seem happy to share that which you have collected. Best of luck with your heated garage in Winterpeg THAT could be tricky
The wife and I are planning to move back to Mexico in a few years. Might need an air-conditioned garage.
