Re: More on Suppliers

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Some corrections/additions Gwen --

On March 31, 2005 Gwen Smith wrote:

> Ya'll,
> 
> Here's what I've found already, just to add to the knowledge base.
> Again, some of this may well be specific to the 1964 model year.
> Additions and corrections gladly accepted!
> 
> The alternator and voltage regulator were provided by Motorola, who also
> provided radio gear.

Yes, but only stock for AC equipped cars. Alternator was optional on others (35A standard, but a larger one was a fleet/HD option, I think 55A but check your TSM).
195.6 OHV and 232 engines received Delco electrics (distributor, starter, and generator) and the 195.6 L-head received Autolite electrics. I forget what the V-8s had, but I think they were Delco in 64, may have been Autolite though. Again, check a TSM! I think the GEN-1 V-8s used both, just different years. Could have been simultaneously on different sizes, I haven't looked into that. That would go right along with the reason both delco and Autolite were used on the 195.6 models. If one supplier had a problem meeting demands or a major shut down (fire, strike, etc.) the other could step right in. 

> The automatic transmission was crafted by Borg-Warner, and sold under the
> name "Flash-O-Matic."  It is similar to the "Ford-O-Matic."

It IS a Ford-O-Matic, or rather the FOM is a Borg Warner design. Studebaker developed an auto trans in conjunction with BW. Ford later came in on the deal too. The Ford models (Ford-O-Matic, Merc-O-Matic, Cruise-O-Matic, and FMX) have a slightly different case design and a totally different valve body, but the rotating assembly is nearly identical to the BW models used in all other makes. Flash-O-Matic is just the AMC name for the BW auto, I forget what Studebaker called theirs. The same rebuild kit works for all the BW based trannys, there are different valve body gaskets in the kit for different models. Clutches, bands, and most seals are identical. 

> Wagner brake systems were used on 1964 6-cylinder cars, while Bendix
> systems are found on the V-8 cars.  Some cars may also have had Bendix
> disk brake systems.

No disc brakes in 64. They weren't an option until 1966, maybe mid year 65? Wagner brake components may be hard to find, but shoes are available. Parts are especially hard to find for the non-servo rear drum brakes used with the Bendix four piston disc brakes. 
 
> Ignition parts, such as the distributor and ignition coil, came from
> Delco-Remy.

As noted above - 195.6 OHV and 232, and I think the V-8s.
 
> Original spark plug wires were Packard-branded, and the plugs themselves
> were Champion.
> 
> Carburetors for 6-cylinder engines were made by Carter, and V-8 carbs
> were produced by Holley.

195.6 L-head engines used a Carter YF 1V carb. 195.6 OHV used a Holley 1909 1V in the American, I think a Holley 1931 1V in the Classic. The optional 195.6 2V was a Carter WCD 2V. The WCD was also used on the 232, not sure what the 199 used. I don't recall the Holley models for the 2V and 4V carbs on the V-8s. 

> Radiator clamps were made by Wittek.

Good find on this one! 

> Shock absorbers on 6-cylinder cars were Monroe "Monro-Matics," with
> Gabriel shocks on the V-8 cars.  Monroe also provided the "Load-Leveler"
> shocks, available as an option.
> 
> Windshield wiper systems were produced by Trico.
> 
> Seat belt components were made by Hickok.
> 
> Rambler approved trailer hitches were available from Draw-Tite.
> 
> The spotlight was created by Unity, and door ventshade kits were made by
> Auto Ventshade.
> 
> "Full-Fill" coolant, available as an common option for dealer radiator
> fills, was produced by Dow Chemicals.

No comments on the rest. I'm not criticizing you Gwen, great research here! 

> 
> Cheers,
> Gwen Smith
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