The following is a list of local and Internet vendors used on the Chevybaker. Many of the projects would not be possible without them.
(In no particular order save the first)
Red = Local
Blue = Online
Purple = Not so local
- Stephen Allens
- This online vendor, https://mystudebaker.com/, is were most of the parts have been curated. They are fast, friendly, and highly knowledgable. Honestly without these two guys (Matt and Danny) we would still be looking for many of the replacement/upgrade parts.
- This online vendor, https://mystudebaker.com/, is were most of the parts have been curated. They are fast, friendly, and highly knowledgable. Honestly without these two guys (Matt and Danny) we would still be looking for many of the replacement/upgrade parts.
- Studebaker International
- Another great online resource, https://www.studebaker-intl.com/
- Another great online resource, https://www.studebaker-intl.com/
- Chris Milt (Ebay page)
- This husband/wife team somehow know exactly what I am looking for. We have purchased many items from them and are one of the few Saved Vendors on Ebay.
- This husband/wife team somehow know exactly what I am looking for. We have purchased many items from them and are one of the few Saved Vendors on Ebay.
- West Coast Automotive
- A local shop that assisted with the brakes and front suspension.
- A local shop that assisted with the brakes and front suspension.
- Auto something, now FIxus Automotive
- A great shop who rewired the Chevybaker, remounted the engine and installed the new exhaust.
- A great shop who rewired the Chevybaker, remounted the engine and installed the new exhaust.
- Big O Tires
- Assisting on measuring the original wheels and mounting tires on the new rims
- Assisting on measuring the original wheels and mounting tires on the new rims
- Performance Rear End
https://www.facebook.com/p/Performance-Rear-Ends-100057201109581/- Inspection of the Dana 27 rear diff and helping to identify the optional RingPinion gears to lower the RPMs (note performed)
- Inspection of the Dana 27 rear diff and helping to identify the optional RingPinion gears to lower the RPMs (note performed)
- Cal Speed and Performance,
https://www.facebook.com/p/CalSpeed-Performance-100046537492183/- Installation of new transmission
- Installation of new transmission
- Quality Transmission and Clutch
- Supplied rebuilt 200R4 and worked tirelessly to make it shift correctly.
- Supplied rebuilt 200R4 and worked tirelessly to make it shift correctly.
- ABC Plating (Sparks NV)
- Rechromed the hood trim pieces. https://www.abcplatinginc.com/
- Rechromed the hood trim pieces. https://www.abcplatinginc.com/
- Brake Materials and Parts
- We simply sent them brake drums that were past their prime and they returned them with new linings. https://www.brakematerialsandparts.com/
- We simply sent them brake drums that were past their prime and they returned them with new linings. https://www.brakematerialsandparts.com/
- Rfurtado1 Keys for Classics (Ebay page)
- Cut new "original" keys for the doors from the key codes. Key codes were listed on the duplicate production sheets.
- Cut new "original" keys for the doors from the key codes. Key codes were listed on the duplicate production sheets.
- Studebaker National Museum
- Copies of the original Production Sheets ordered just to have them. These turned out to be a great investment because of the key codes.
- Copies of the original Production Sheets ordered just to have them. These turned out to be a great investment because of the key codes.
- Bob's Classic Auto Glass
- We purchased an 8 window kit (all flat glass) that replaced everything except for the rear window(s).
- We purchased an 8 window kit (all flat glass) that replaced everything except for the rear window(s).
- Rick's Cameros
- Purchased the center console shifter plate and insert for the horseshoe shifter.
- Purchased the center console shifter plate and insert for the horseshoe shifter.
- Touch Up Direct
- Touch up paint, code V08, Mitsubishi PLasma Purple Metalic
- Touch up paint, code V08, Mitsubishi PLasma Purple Metalic
- Autometer
- New gauges (Tach, speedo, multi unit)
And of course there is a pluthera of Ebay and Amazon sellers to thank as well as various auto parts and big box stores...