New Exterior Pictures - Studebaker Champion

Here are a few exterior shots that also show the interior work on our Studebaker Champion.

To see shots of the full exterior, see Studebaker Champion photographs.

Studebaker Champion Interior

I love it when a plan comes together.

We're finished with the door panels, headliner, sun visors, carpet and seat covers. We've encountered a minor snafu with the window U-channels and guides - rusted and just plain poor. So, we'll tackle the windows before applying the window frames, door handles and window cranks.

Studebaker Champion Visor - Sun Visor - Backseat

"Doc," our 1950 9G Studebaker Champion, is at Gonzalez Upholstery for his headliner, door panels, and other interior installation work.

Below is a picture of the interior sun visors. The material is too warn for repair, but the cardboard backing and the framing will take to new covers just fine. Also shown is the backseat in its current condition. The original material was tan mohair.

Studebaker Champion Restoration - Interior

Yesterday, we began the restoration of our Studebaker Champion's interior in earnest. We scraped, wire brushed, and applied Rustoleum to areas that had trace amounts of surface-level rust, and areas where we expect moisture to occur/settle.

Below are a few pictures on the floorboards and ceiling. Next steps, rubber, jute padding and carpet.

1950 Studebaker Land Cruiser - Regal DeLuxe

I am fanatical about scouring the Web for reference materials/images in preparation for restoring our Studebaker's interior. Old Car and Truck Pictures has some excellent scans of Studebaker advertisements from the 1950s.

The scan below shows the upholstery pattern and trim designs for the 1950 Studebaker Land Cruiser Regal DeLuxe.

See more Studebaker Brochures at Old Car and Truck Pictures.

Studebaker Door Panels and Kick Pads

"Doc" will return from the shop this week with a reconditioned carb and ready to drive. Also, we ordered four door panels and two kick pads from Loga Enterprises. The interior parts should arrive in two to three weeks.

Visit Loga Enterprises for Studebaker parts.