Studebaker Parts - Classic Enterprises - Loga Enterprises

Classic Enterprises and Ernie Loga in one article at the Journal Sentinel website!

"Classic Enterprises employs 3.5 workers who stay busy stamping out floor panels, tailgates, rocker panels, body supports, door skins and spare tire wheel wells among many other parts that gear heads need to turn their rusty old Studebaker into a sweet ride."

"Studebaker owners are a breed of their own, said Ernie Loga, 63, of Eau Claire. Most don't own just one. In fact, Loga, who operates a firm that makes interior Studebaker parts, figures the 45 members in the Badger Wheel Studebaker chapter in northwestern Wisconsin could put together a car show of 100 vehicles. Loga should know - he owns nine restored Studebakers plus another three waiting for tender, loving care."

Links:
Read the full article here.
Visit Classic Enterprises.
Visit Loga Enterprises.

Studebaker International - Parts Cache

Today, I witnessed the largest cache of Studebaker parts in the world (I think).

My visit to Studebaker International was exciting on a couple of fronts:

1. I saw the origin of many of the parts we've installed on our Studebaker.

2. I was treated to a quick tour of the tens of thousands of square feet filled with the contents of Studebaker International and the remains of SASCO.

The organization of parts at SI was impressive. The racks in these pictures were unloaded at SASCO, moved, cleaned, and restocked. And not only restocked, but organized by part number.

Thanks to the folks at Studebaker International for the tour!

Studebaker Regional Office and Parts Dealer, San Francisco

Now Antonio's Antiques, this unassuming building was once a Studebaker Regional Office and Parts Dealer. The address is listed in the 1950 Studebaker Champion Owner's Manual.

710 Bryant Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Studebaker Parts

Hemmings.com has a dated yet relevant article that notes more than one dozen Studebaker parts suppliers.

A few great finds:

Wiring harnesses:
YnZ's Yesterdays Parts
333 Stuart Avenue, Unit A
Redlands, California 92374
909-798-1498

Bumper restoration:
The Bumper Boyz
2435 E. 54th Street
Los Angeles, California 90058
800-815-9009

New glass:
Classic Flat Glass
The Glass Man
4512 Missouri Flat Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
530-626-6923
530-642-1634

See the Hemmings article about Studebaker parts suppliers here.

Studebaker Parts and Accessories

I'm a sucker for packaging. Below is an envelope that came with some NOS, new old stock, parts from Studebakers West in Redwood City, California.

I love that Studebakers West felt compelled to include the NOS parts in their original parts envelope, and I particularly enjoy the handwritten notes.

Studebaker Champion - Magazine Articles

Below is a link to an amazing archive of magazine articles about the 1950 Studebaker Champion and 1950s Studebaker cars.

Publications include:

• Popular Science, September, 1949
• Popular Mechanics, September, 1949
• Automotive Industries, September 1, 1949
• Mechanics Illustrated, November, 1949
• Australian Monthly Motor Manual, December, 1949
• Science and Mechanics, December, 1949
• Consumer Reports, March, 1950
• Motor, March, 1950
• Popular Science, April, 1950
• Science and Mechanics, August, 1950
• Motor Trend, January, 1980
• Turning Wheels, October, 1985
• Car Collector, November, 1985
• Cars and Parts, March, 1986
• Thoroughbred and Classic Cars (from Britain), December, 1989
• Car Collector, June, 1990

See all Studebaker magazine articles.