Where's Justin ?
The Cross Country Adventures of My Brother and his 'New'
Studebaker.
Not all trips go as planned - But that can be good!
Congratulations - Justin and Vini returned home from their travels on May 2, 2005 about 3pm. 25 days, 3463.3 miles and one great little Studebaker.
In March, my brother Justin purchased a 1953 Green Studebaker Regal Champion on eBay. 3 speed with questionable OD, 6 Cyl., 170 ci, 72,736 miles. One problem - car is in Los Angeles, CA and Justin lives in Rochester, NY. No problem - he will fly to LA and drive her (the Stude) back home. On April 7, Justin arrived in CA and met his new Studebaker and then began his cross country journey. The car had several initial problems but as usual Justin and Vini were optimistic. Justin enjoys working on old cars but had hoped most of his trip would be enjoyable driving. The trip was more exciting and enjoyable than planned. An overwhelming abundance of support came from the Studebaker Drivers Club where there was a constant discussion forum about this - "Cross Country in a '53 sedan? " Although the car was built in LA, lived in Idaho, it will now live in New York. I sure the car will be rewarded will lots of TLC and rebuilding. Many Thanks to all who helped make this trip a great reality.
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Date |
Odometer | Miles Traveled | Location | Comments |
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April 7, 2005 |
72,736 | 0.0 |
Los Angeles, CA |
Get Ready |
| April 9, 2005 |
?* |
84.2 |
Oceanside, CA |
10 mph tail wind |
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April 11, 2005 |
?* |
464.4 |
Phoenix, AZ |
Getting Parts, *Speed Cable Broke |
| April 14, 2005 | ?* | 634.8 | Flagstaff, AZ | To Grand Canyon, Tuned up, |
| April 15, 2005 |
?* |
753.9 |
Phoenix, AZ |
Back to Phoenix, 80m on flatbed |
| April 16, 2005 |
?* |
802.4 |
Phoenix, AZ |
Replaced water pump, |
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April 17, 2005 |
?* |
1277.7 |
Santa Fe, NM |
Toward Amarillo, TX and OK City |
| April 18-21, 2005 | ?* | 1398.2 | Santa Rosa, NM | Cracked Cylinder head, Awaiting Parts |
| April 21, 2005 | ?* | 1415.2 | Santa Rosa, NM |
New Cylinder head, Thanks Gib |
| April 22, 2005 | ?* | 1556.9 | Amarillo, TX |
Should get on the road to Amarillo |
| April , 23, 2005 | ?* | 1573.4 | Amarillo, TX |
New OD Tranny, Thanks Steve |
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April 24, 2005 |
?* |
1760.4 |
Elk City, OK |
Rain, Distributor problem, new one! Thanks Lealand |
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April 25, 2005 |
?* |
1890.1 |
OK City, Stillwater, OK | Working on the Car, Getting Parts |
| April 26, 2005 | ?* |
1970.1 |
Dale, OK, Perkins, OK | Fixed ready to go |
| April 27, 2005 | ?* |
2293.8 |
Springfield, Missouri |
Nice Route 66 Drive > 250 miles! |
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April 28, 2005 |
?* |
2543.8 |
Somewhere in Illinois |
Another Big Mileage Day |
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April 29, 2005 |
?* |
2776.8 |
Indianapolis, IN |
Minor Problems = No Problems! |
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April 30, 2005 |
75,619.2 |
2883.4 |
Indianapolis, IN |
Worked on Car, Spent time with Brother's Family. |
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May 1, 2005 |
75,936.3 |
3200.5 |
Mansfield, Ohio |
Nice Drive - Almost Home! |
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May 2, 2005 |
76,199.3 | 3463.3 |
To Rochester, NY |
yep they made it!! |
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SDC Mission Control Center Members - Mr.Biggs, Arkiejazz, Sonny, Okiebob, Studedude, N8N, and many others.
Links-
Click here for some pictures of Indianapolis visit.
Steve Blake, aka arkiejazz, has posted several pictures of him and other SDC members, Justin, Vini, the car and it's new working OD tranny at:
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/arkiejazz/album?.dir=89a5 Other pictures from along the trip are being added. Thanks Steve, and all others, for all your help.
Studebaker Drivers Club
Discussion Forum
"I'd
be in dire sad and discouraged straights if it wasn't for the help found here.
Just talking to the dedicated volunteers in Studebakerland helps me put it all
into perspective and keeps me from pulling my hair out. Thanks again and always
to everyone out there." Justin @ Day 14
