Kev,

I took a look at the chart this morning and it looked great at first pass. I have not had a chance to look it over in great detail. Great job pulling all that information together.

Regards,
Robert.

They may not have them listed on the website but they do have them in their catalog.

Give them a call on 800-882-3711 and ask for Tom.

Regards,
Robert.

Brian, I commend you for making them yourself. After all my trials and tribulations with my front end I was happy to outsource that aspect of my engine compartment.

I used classictube with very good results. They had the patterns for brake, fuel, vacuum, oil canister and transmission cooler lines. It took about 6 weeks to get my order so order them ahead of time as I do not believe they have them prebent in stock.

Regards,
Robert.

Thanks guys for all the feedback.

Randy, next time I have the car on a rack I will give the rear wheel a turn to see the behaviour. Hopefully acts like a TT

HH56 thanks for your reply.

The 45C may or may not be original to my car as Brian alluded to in his post. The previous owner had tremendous access to Surplus Studebaker inventory so that tag could have been added at some point for show. I have never seen a TT tag so that may be even more desirable.

Did all of the Caribbeans come with TT standard? I was under the impression they did.

Thanks,
Robert.

Brian thanks.

I believe when my car was removed from storage the rear end and brakes were gone over thoroughly so that might explain the condition. As you know, my Carib was stored in doors for the better part of twenty years so it is mostly all there. Certainly no trailer queen and I should post a picture of the rusted rockers to prove it

I appreciate the url on the google search. Very interesting data.

Best Regards,
Robert.

Thanks for your reply. Mine matches the pictures and description for the 56 senior cars in the Service manual. On page 13 I just found the explanation of the first tag:

"This tag is stamped to indicate the number of teeth in the ring and pinion assembly....a 46-13 denotes a 3.54:1 axle ratio, a 43-15 tag denotes a 2.87:1 axel ratio"

No mention of the 45C tag in the Service manual.

I was under my Caribbean today and found these tags on the differential interesting. Two stamped tags one on each side. One is stamped 46 over 13 and the other is stamped 45C. Anyone know the significance of these differential tags?

Thanks,
Robert.

Edit: The 46/13 matches the 3.54:1 gear ratio.

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Damien,

Thanks for contributing many pictures, advertisements and the Monte Carlo article. The period B&W pictures are fantastic. Always exciting to see period pictures that I have not seen before.

Sincerely,
Robert.

That is such a tease

I certainly respect the wishes of the individual who shared the information with you and look forward to the time when you are able to share it.