"Old" Newb checking in.

55 Stude · 07-08-2009, 06:37 PM

Just bought a fairly clean '96 GT Coupe for a work car a couple days ago and I'm really enjoying it so far. Since I'm a bona fide old fart I probably won't post much unless I have a question I can't resolve through the search function. Most of my time, money and knuckle meat goes to my '55 Studebaker coupe but if the GT treats me nice who knows it may get some love too but for now a little detailing and a better stereo will be about it. I'll try not to be a PIA when I do post.

LeapingLizzy · 07-08-2009, 08:09 PM

Hey nice to meet you!
A Studebaker! That's hardcore, right on! Post some pics for sure!

55 Stude · 07-09-2009, 05:39 PM

Well, if you insist.............. but remember YOU ASKED!

It's no show piece but it's VERY solid, it sat in a machine shed for the better part of 25 years until the owner died. The guy I got it from had it 12 years and only put about 2,000 miles on it but spent a ton of money on it before selling it to me. The engine is a 289 4 bbl. out of a '56 Studebaker Sky Hawk and has never been apart that I can tell. Leaks like the Exxon Valdez but runs like a top. The trans is a 3 Spd. overdrive on the column with 4.27 gears but I'm swapping those next week for a 3.73 posi along with rebuilding the rear suspension and replacing the clutch. The GA will blow it's doors off and gets MUCH better mileage but somehow just doesn't seem to draw as much attention. Go figure.........

Later on I have a vintage Edmunds twin 2 bbl. intake to put on it. It's not fast but it's a blast to drive. It sounds great too, if I do say so myself.

PhantomLover007 · 07-09-2009, 07:02 PM

to our focked up family.

The Stude looks in pretty good shape.

55 Stude · 07-09-2009, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhantomLover007

to our focked up family.

The Stude looks in pretty good shape.

Thanks, I'll try not get too carried away talking about it here though since this is a Grand Am forum after all.

07-08-2009, 06:37 PM	#1
55 Stude GAGT - Newbie AKA: Glenn Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Viola, IL Posts: 3 Vehicle: 1996 Grand Am GT Coupe	"Old" Newb checking in. Just bought a fairly clean '96 GT Coupe for a work car a couple days ago and I'm really enjoying it so far. Since I'm a bona fide old fart I probably won't post much unless I have a question I can't resolve through the search function. Most of my time, money and knuckle meat goes to my '55 Studebaker coupe but if the GT treats me nice who knows it may get some love too but for now a little detailing and a better stereo will be about it. I'll try not to be a PIA when I do post.

07-08-2009, 08:09 PM	#2
LeapingLizzy iLurk AKA: Lizzy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC Age: 31 Posts: 98 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SE Sedan	Hey nice to meet you! A Studebaker! That's hardcore, right on! Post some pics for sure! __________________ Army Wife FTW I have boobs and I mod my car. Yay.

07-09-2009, 05:39 PM	#3
55 Stude GAGT - Newbie AKA: Glenn Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Viola, IL Posts: 3 Vehicle: 1996 Grand Am GT Coupe	Well, if you insist.............. but remember YOU ASKED! It's no show piece but it's VERY solid, it sat in a machine shed for the better part of 25 years until the owner died. The guy I got it from had it 12 years and only put about 2,000 miles on it but spent a ton of money on it before selling it to me. The engine is a 289 4 bbl. out of a '56 Studebaker Sky Hawk and has never been apart that I can tell. Leaks like the Exxon Valdez but runs like a top. The trans is a 3 Spd. overdrive on the column with 4.27 gears but I'm swapping those next week for a 3.73 posi along with rebuilding the rear suspension and replacing the clutch. The GA will blow it's doors off and gets MUCH better mileage but somehow just doesn't seem to draw as much attention. Go figure......... Later on I have a vintage Edmunds twin 2 bbl. intake to put on it. It's not fast but it's a blast to drive. It sounds great too, if I do say so myself. Last edited by 55 Stude; 07-09-2009 at 05:42 PM.

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