Hi all. Thanks for apologizing Barry but no offense was taken on my part.

My Dad, Grand dad and Uncle all worked at Stude's and other relatives worked in factories producing parts for them as well. My grandfather worked in the upholstery department. I like to believe he made the seat in my car but am not actually sure if he was in that job in 1939.

I am fuzzy on the details and could not find supporting evidence that was readable in the time I had. Perhaps Studie was not bought out but perhaps the owners just decided to stop production because they wanted their money to do other things, but a lot of folks did lose their pensions.

There is a movie about it I saw on TV called Studebaker, less than they promised, I believe....a book too of the same name I believe.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.